ARmy Rumour SErvice

**Trip_Wire** · 16-08-2006, 20:46

Awol:

I was born in a State, where the word Yankee, may be considered derogatory, because of the Civil War. (At least with those Southerners, still fighting that war,)

I don't recall 'Yank' being used in a derogatory way. It was used quite commonly in WW II to refer to Americans in our own media. It is still used by some media and others. Even the ones here and there in the world who hate us, generally use 'Yankee,' go home, etc. (Not Yank.)

I think most Americans, would approve of being called a 'Yank'. I can't say the same about Speptic or SPAM. (I'm not buying that SPAM canned meat stuff either!) :P

**Awol** · 16-08-2006, 20:59

Originally Posted by Trip_Wire

Awol:

I was born in a State, where the word Yankee, may be considered derogatory, because of the Civil War. (At least with those Southerners, still fighting that war,)

I don't recall 'Yank' being used in a derogatory way. It was used quite commonly in WW II to refer to Americans in our own media. It is still used by some media and others. Even the ones here and there in the world who hate us, generally use 'Yankee,' go home, etc. (Not Yank.)

I think most Americans, would approve of being called a 'Yank'. I can't say the same about Speptic or SPAM. (I'm not buying that SPAM canned meat stuff either!) :P

How do you feel about 'Limey'?

**Trip_Wire** · 16-08-2006, 21:09

Awol:

quote:
"How do you feel about 'Limey'?"

I think its a bit outdated, given the basis for it first use!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limey

I wouldn't use the term; however, its not what I think of it, its what a Brit it is used on might think of its use. I prefer to use 'Brit.'

**J_D** · 16-08-2006, 21:12

Originally Posted by Fifth_Columnist

If he went to London, he would be bl**dy lucky to stop someone who speaks English.

You bumped into terry from Sydney aswell??

**PassingBells** · 16-08-2006, 21:25

Originally Posted by Trip_Wire

Awol:

quote:
"How do you feel about 'Limey'?"

I think its a bit outdated, given the basis for it first use!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limey

I wouldn't use the term; however, its not what I think of it, its what a Brit it is used on might think of its use. I prefer to use 'Brit.'

That doesn't bother me, I've been called worse. As far as I'm concerned, you're more than welcome to call me, Limey, Rosbif, Sassenach, Pom etc to your little heart's content - that's as long as it starts with a Capital Letter!

Now back to the topic.

**leveller** · 16-08-2006, 21:35

For the more secular members Brit is not popular over here and Scotland and Wales are not small towns is the north and west of Engerland! Bit like my Indian friend who doesnt like the word asian its put him in the same group as the pakistani's, thats not too popular either, but it does wind him up, so useful if he touches my open nerve!

**Trip_Wire** · 17-08-2006, 00:47

Originally Posted by leveller

For the more secular members Brit is not popular over here and Scotland and Wales are not small towns is the north and west of Engerland! Bit like my Indian friend who doesnt like the word asian its put him in the same group as the pakistani's, thats not too popular either, but it does wind him up, so useful if he touches my open nerve!

How about POM?

**Tilbake** · 17-08-2006, 01:14

Originally Posted by Trip_Wire

How about POM?

Short for Pommy B@st@rd or Whinging Pom.

Nope, I don't imagine anyone here has a problem with that.

Derived from Aussie Rhyming Slang; "Pomegranate" being the closest they could get to "Immigrant".

Oddly enough, Australia's not renowned for its poetry.

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**Trip_Wire** · 17-08-2006, 01:47

Originally Posted by Tilbake

Originally Posted by Trip_Wire

How about POM?

Short for Pommy B@st@rd or Whinging Pom.

Nope, I don't imagine anyone here has a problem with that.

Derived from Aussie Rhyming Slang; "Pomegranate" being the closest they could get to "Immigrant".

Oddly enough, Australia's not renowned for its poetry.

.

Yup!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/POM

**Steven** · 17-08-2006, 05:54

Tell me something Trip, does the excess of politically correct verbiage that is abundant in the US (and the UK to a lesser extent) not sometimes get on your wick?

You are not allowed to use terms and expressions once widespread just on the off chance that you might somehow offend a very small but overly vocal minority of the population?

Can't say how gay someone is being because the word has been hijacked by militant queers opps I mean the LBGWT community.
Blackboards, manholes, policeman, etc etc all infradig as some militant small minded, petty, provincial, self-centered, selfish and niggardly (opps)Merchant Banker gets a strop on.

If these things have ever been of any concern to you whatsoever then take a good look in the mirror.