Here's How Greeks REALLY Feel About The Germans

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As we mentioned earlier, the internet is going nuts over a new poll from Pew showing that everyone in Europe thinks the Germans are the most hard working people in Europe. The one exception: Greeks think Greeks are the hardest working people in Europe.

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It seems to be a startling insight into how people view themselves.

But if you want to see how Greeks really feel about Germans, you have to check out this survey from VPRC, which we found via Mark Dow.

Let's put it this way: When Greeks are asked to do a word association with Germany, words like "Hitler" and "The Third Reich" are high on the list.

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The words associated with Germans are just terrible

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When people think about Germans, they feel "fury"

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Nobody likes Germany

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Everyone thinks that Germany is hostile

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Opinions of Angela Merkel are overwhelmingly negative

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The assumption is that Germany is trying to dominate Europe

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Lots of people see Germany establishing a 4th Reich

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Greeks think they should be paid back for the war

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Greeks think that German economic success is the result of subterfuge

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When it comes to just the German people, the attitudes are a little less negative

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