I have never heard "un mail" used in place of "email" in France, but I moved away eight years ago or so. Still, I have plenty of French friends still and have never run across this. And how is "un mail" any less English? But, yes, the French government does concentrate quite a bit on preserving the French language and culture. For example, I think there is still a requirement that a certain percentage of music played on the radio (what is that?) has to be in French.
Actually, I think the 3-d is almost necessary to really enjoy the film. He worked very hard on that aspect. It's truly immersive - there aren't any fast cuts or annoying clutter around the edges of the screen.
But, wtf with the albino alligators? Oh, Werner... you are so Werner.
To be fair, I assume the hospital is actually being paid to use the gossipy handwashing system. Surely there is advertising involved. I do like the phrase "gossipy handwashing system," though.
It actually relaxes the vocal chords. It will "damage" your voice eventually and of course kill you, but there is a reason that a wide number of singers smoke.
Well, I work in publishing, so our price limit was always something absurd like ten bucks. You almost HAVE to get something jokey at that price. I can't claim that I got screwed last year, though, because I got a bike light that I actually use.
Secret Santa at the office. Ugh. I am so glad we're not doing it this year. At our department meeting yesterday it was dismissed with a cheerful "We're not doing Secret Santa this year because we realized that everyone hates it."