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      03-14-2014, 02:36 PM   #1
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Gypsies and their cars...

I was watching the Belgian news today and there was a segment about a Romanian gypsy who at age 11 was stealing from supermarkets and due to his age, nothing could be done about it.

They showed what their campground looked like. I was shocked at the cars these people drive. Have a look:





I see a late model BMW M3, a Mercedes R-class, two E70 X5s, a E-class coupe and a damn Porsche Panamera!

Unbelievable. I guess if you don't pay your taxes and live in a camper, there is money left for expensive cars...
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Priorities. Gypsies are all about mobility and as the old adage goes, you can sleep in your car but you can't drive your house.
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Those pics look hilarious with those expensive cars parked out side the trailer park.
I know of 2 Gypsies families(related) that i deliver to. Either they love or they have stock in MercedesBenz. Each house rocks 4 Merc's S,E,G and GL. The crazy part they turn them in and get new ones every 2 years
Like text book......drive by and Oh snap, 4 new Mercs in the driveway. It feels like im at a benz dealership for a moment
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Priorities. Gypsies are all about mobility and as the old adage goes, you can sleep in your car but you can't drive your house.
You cant sleep in a Kia?
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Rednecks do it too. Plenty of shambling trailers down south with Challengers and turbo-diesel trucks parked outside. It's all about priorities.
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what exactly is a gypsy. I remember seeing a 20/20 special on "travellers" back in the 90s. are they the same?
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what exactly is a gypsy. I remember seeing a 20/20 special on "travellers" back in the 90s. are they the same?
It's a foreign concept to most Americans but you really have to go to Europe to see a true gypsy. I spent several weeks in Bulgaria a few years back and the gypsies were a highlight.
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It's a foreign concept to most Americans but you really have to go to Europe to see a true gypsy. I spent several weeks in Bulgaria a few years back and the gypsies were a highlight.
Haha, I'm originally from Bulgaria and our gypsies with their donkeys are funny.
And to OP, I'm pretty sure these cars are stolen... Gypsies aren't exactly law-abiding citizens.
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what exactly is a gypsy. I remember seeing a 20/20 special on "travellers" back in the 90s. are they the same?
Travelers who set up shop on land that is typically owned by a different party whom is unaware, or on land specifically for travelers only usually rented off by a gypsy landlord, as they don't typically take in outsiders.

I think there is an (extreme) show about them on TV.

They basically make it look like a travelling European version of the Jersey Shore. Same haircuts, clothing, dancing, and all.
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Keep in mind with gypsy, it is all about the bling and appearances.
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