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I studied in Grenoble (near Voiron where the Chartreuse is made) and had a lot of hangover because of it. The "party-cocktail" over there is TNT (Tip'n'top) : C

by se0 4y ago

I studied in Grenoble (near Voiron where the Chartreuse is made) and had a lot of hangover because of it. The "party-cocktail" over there is TNT (Tip'n'top) : Chartreuse / Vodka / Orangina on shooters. Good memories.

franky47 4y ago
Same here (ENSERG/Phelma). I find it funny that the name for Chartreuse + Hot chocolate in English is "Verte chaud" (I'll skip the conjugation error), while it's "Green chaud" in French.
- mytailorisrich 4y ago
  That's because marketing people in France have to use English words for everything, for some reason. They think it sounds cool but in this case it is really ridiculous.
  - franky47 4y ago
    You could argue the same thing in English here (using a French word). But yes I agree we overuse (and abuse) English words. Don't get me started on the misuse of 's.. <facepalm's/>
  - grokx 4y ago
    Or maybe it is to disambiguate "vert chaud" (hot green) and "verre chaud" (hot glass) that are pronounced the same way. =)
    - mytailorisrich 4y ago
      Well that's what happens when you disturb the natural order of things by mixing hot chocolate and Chartreuse ;)
    - franky47 4y ago
      Verte chaude would be grammatically correct, though if there's just a dash of Chartreuse in a cup of hot chocolate, I'd wager the gender of the most statically significant beverage should prevail (Vert chaud). Also chances are you'd drink those from a mug or cup, not a glass.
- throwaway744678 4y ago
  And another one here as well! Was wondering how many of us are browsing HN...
  - aconst 4y ago
    Former Polytech'Grenoble (from the transition from ISTG) here :D
  - mhermher 4y ago
    There were so many English speaking students while I was there. I wonder if it's unique to Grenoble.