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Re: Yet Another Episode 1 Question
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 19 Apr 2000 22:24:47 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Eric Joslin writes:
> In lugnet.starwars, Ahui Herrera writes:
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> > You should really
> > really read the book and you will fell that the movie was a jip!
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> A lot of people aren't aware of this, but the phrase "to gyp" someone is
> actually a racist slur against gypsies, just as the term "to jew" someone is a
> slur against, well, jews.
As a Hungarian of gypsy ancestory, I didn't know that's where that term comes
from, how cool - my very own racial slur! I must remember to be offended each
time it's used by others, while using it myself among other Hungarians. Also, I
must demand retribution for past usage of this term. Hey, do you think this
qualifies me for Affirmative Action? I'm oppressed and can't get a job, it's
not fair! I'm a Gypsy, d*$# it, and demand my respect! Let my people go!
:0)
Bill, who loves satire
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| (...) A lot of people aren't aware of this, but the phrase "to gyp" someone is actually a racist slur against gypsies, just as the term "to jew" someone is a slur against, well, jews. I know you probably weren't aware of this, because most people (...) (25 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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