Horse or cow?

[ColinEssex]

So sayeth a Yank, or is it Yankee, you're clutching at straws again

I lived in Australia for 3 years and was called "Pom", "Pommie" and "Pommie Bast*rd" - thats the way it is, its just a name they use for English people. . . . . . . whats the problem?

Col

 

[dan-cat]

So sayeth a Yank, or is it Yankee, you're clutching at straws again

and you're drawing conclusions without sound argument again

 

[Rich]

and you're drawing conclusions without sound argument again

and you're judging using American standards

 

[ColinEssex]

and you're drawing conclusions without sound argument again

I don't know why you're getting so uptight

Rich has demonstrated that his use of the word "Chinkie" was actually referring to a restaurant on this occasion.

"Chinkie" is used in the UK - get used to it for christs sake

Col

 

[dan-cat]

I lived in Australia for 3 years and was called "Pom", "Pommie" and "Pommie Bast*rd" - thats the way it is, its just a name they use for English people. . . . . . . whats the problem?

Col

And what of the word "Chink". Does that refer to Chinese people or to people with Oriental looks?

 

[ColinEssex]

And what of the word "Chink". Does that refer to Chinese people or to people with Oriental looks?

In the context of this discussion it refers to a meal or restaurant that is Chinese.

However, you appear to use the word for Chinese people.

Col

 

[Rich]

And what of the word "Chink". Does that refer to Chinese people or to people with Oriental looks?

Define oriental looks, are you referring to Indonesians, Malaysians, Vietnamese, Japs, Monguls ?

 

[KenHigg]

I never heard of it before now. The only thing derogatory I've ever heard a person form Asia called was a 'slant'. In fact, I feel bad even posting the word here...

 

[Pauldohert]

Rich clearly uses Chinkie as restaurant and chinese person - he now seems to ignore the reference he made supporting its use as Chinese person.

Its offensive either way.

 

[KenHigg]

Its offensive either way.

I think I'll play it safe and NOT use it...

 

[dan-cat]

I don't know why you're getting so uptight

I know you don't. That's why you're comfortable with the term

Rich has demonstrated that his use of the word "Chinkie" was actually referring to a restaurant on this occasion.

I demonstrated that he used the word to refer to an individual. He asked the question "where"?. I answered it for him.

"Chinkie" is used in the UK - get used to it for christs sake

So is the term "paki". Do you refer to a newsagent as a "paki-shop"?
If not, why not?

Derogatory terms are used for blacks, jews, asians and all other ethnic cultures in the USA. I won't get used to their use thanks very much.

I'm quite capable of deciding what I find offensive and what I don't.

 

[Rich]

. He asked the question "where"?. I answered it for him.
.

No you didn't, I posted the original quote, you ignored it to try and support your argument and all this from a country that still refers to the Japanese as Japs, I don't think so

 

[Rich]

Rich clearly uses Chinkie as restaurant and chinese person - he now seems to ignore the reference he made supporting its use as Chinese person.

Its offensive either way.

No more offensive than Brit, Limey, Pomme, Wop, Jap, Yank

 

[Pauldohert]

I think I'll play it safe and NOT use it...

Well said Ken, shame Rich and Col don't agree.

The pair of wankers!

 

[Rich]

Well said Ken, shame Rich and Col don't agree.

The pair of wankers!

Fuck off !

 

[Pauldohert]

"Wankers" is used in the UK - get used to it for christs sake.

 

[dan-cat]

No you didn't, I posted the original quote, you ignored it to try and support your argument

Rich I'm quite aware that you used it to refer to both an individual and a Chinese meal. You asked where you had used it to refer to an individual and I duly gave your answer.

The fact that you use the word for two different meanings just shows the lack of care with which you use the term.

and all this from a country that still refers to the Japanese as Japs, I don't think so

ahhhh - the inevitable stereo-typing. Pack me away into that nice little box labelled "USA" - so I can't hurt anyone. Pathetic.

 

[KenHigg]

Fuck off !

Time to disappear n that one...

 

[Rich]

"Wankers" is used in the UK - get used to it for christs sake.

So's twat, get used to that one too

 

[ColinEssex]

So is the term "paki". Do you refer to a newsagent as a "paki-shop"?
If not, why not?

Yes, we have a paki newsagent across the road from us. He's very nice, he's open from 6am to 7pm, very handy.

Plus we have 2 chinkies and a chinkie chip shop within half a mile.

Don't Americans call black people "niggers" in the south?

Col