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You can't insult an Englishman
Can you think of a really insulting term for a Brit? Something that elicits the emotions of the N word? No, you can't.
I believe this comes from the fact that if a group is in a dominant position for long enough that terms meant to be derogatory do not take on an offensive meaning.
On my first trip to speakers corner this African was really giving out about the Queen and Britain in general. The English businessmen on lunch break who were listening were not upset I only heard one of them comment, and he only said, "Rubbish, entirely rubbish." and kept listening. Maybe this phenomenon is what got Rush Limbaugh. Remember when commentators would comment about NBA teams keeping one token white on the team? No one got in trouble for that.
I believe this comes from the fact that if a group is in a dominant position for long enough that terms meant to be derogatory do not take on an offensive meaning.
On my first trip to speakers corner this African was really giving out about the Queen and Britain in general. The English businessmen on lunch break who were listening were not upset I only heard one of them comment, and he only said, "Rubbish, entirely rubbish." and kept listening. Maybe this phenomenon is what got Rush Limbaugh. Remember when commentators would comment about NBA teams keeping one token white on the team? No one got in trouble for that.
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[nq:1]Can you think of a really insulting term for a Brit? Something thatelicits the emotions of the N word? No, ...
- [nq:1]Can you think of a really insulting term for a Brit?
- Something thatelicits the emotions of the N word?
- No, ...
- Remember whencommentators would comment about NBA teams keeping one token white on the team?
- [/nq] To insult any nationality, you must first find the sensitive spot, then hit it hard.
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[nq:1]Can you think of a really insulting term for a Brit? Something thatelicits the emotions of the N word? No, ... Remember whencommentators would comment about NBA teams keeping one token white on the team? No onegot in trouble for that.[/nq]
To insult any nationality, you must first find the sensitive spot, then hit it hard. The African orator should have done more research, and should hav
To insult any nationality, you must first find the sensitive spot, then hit it hard. The African orator should have done more research, and should hav
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[nq:1]Can you think of a really insulting term for a Brit? Something that elicits the emotions of the N word? No, you can't.[/nq]
Limey looked good for a while, but now they just shrug it off.
[nq:1]Maybe this phenomenon is what got Rush Limbaugh.[/nq]
Limbaugh said on ESPN what he believed to be the truth. He probably got spoiled by being allowed to say whatever he liked on his radio
Limey looked good for a while, but now they just shrug it off.
[nq:1]Maybe this phenomenon is what got Rush Limbaugh.[/nq]
Limbaugh said on ESPN what he believed to be the truth. He probably got spoiled by being allowed to say whatever he liked on his radio
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Thus spake Rushtown:
[nq:1]Can you think of a really insulting term for a Brit? Something that elicits the emotions of the N word? ... commentators would comment about NBA teams keeping one token white on the team? No one got in trouble for that.[/nq]
Call us late for dinner. That upsets us.
Simon R. Hughes
[nq:1]Can you think of a really insulting term for a Brit? Something that elicits the emotions of the N word? ... commentators would comment about NBA teams keeping one token white on the team? No one got in trouble for that.[/nq]
Call us late for dinner. That upsets us.
Simon R. Hughes
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[nq:2]Can you think of a really insulting term for a Brit? Something thatelicits the emotions of the N word? No, you can't.[/nq]
[nq:1]Limey looked good for a while, but now they just shrug it off.[/nq]
Pom works reasonably well - Lager Lout isn't bad and Brit Scum might raise a tiny hackle.
Phony Tony's poodle might to quite well and New 'error of judgement' Labour lickspittle would b
[nq:1]Limey looked good for a while, but now they just shrug it off.[/nq]
Pom works reasonably well - Lager Lout isn't bad and Brit Scum might raise a tiny hackle.
Phony Tony's poodle might to quite well and New 'error of judgement' Labour lickspittle would b
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[nq:1]Can you think of a really insulting term for a Brit? Something thatelicits the emotions of the N word?[/nq]
"American?"
Just kidding,
John
"American?"
Just kidding,
John
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No, that isn't a laughing matter, and would be very truly insulting if imagined, for a microsecond, to be true!
The happiest people on earth are those few fortunates who seem to be in a state of mild, stable hypomania. - David Horrobin 'The Madness of Adam and Eve' (How schizophrenia shaped humanity)
The happiest people on earth are those few fortunates who seem to be in a state of mild, stable hypomania. - David Horrobin 'The Madness of Adam and Eve' (How schizophrenia shaped humanity)
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Thus spake Peter H.M. Brooks:
[nq:2]elicits the "American?" Just kidding,[/nq]
[nq:1]No, that isn't a laughing matter, and would be very truly insulting if imagined, for a microsecond, to be true![/nq]
This Brit is assumed to be American from time to time, and it never fails to amuse me.
I think Rushtown was looking for a universal insult to the British.
There isn't one. I
[nq:2]elicits the "American?" Just kidding,[/nq]
[nq:1]No, that isn't a laughing matter, and would be very truly insulting if imagined, for a microsecond, to be true![/nq]
This Brit is assumed to be American from time to time, and it never fails to amuse me.
I think Rushtown was looking for a universal insult to the British.
There isn't one. I
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Thus spake Simon R. Hughes:
[nq:1]If you start making "English" and "British" synonyms, you'll upset the majority of the Scots, Welsh, and Northern Irish. But how to racially insult the English as well as that lot? That's a tricky one.[/nq]
I'm self-Oying this.
Simon R. Hughes
[nq:1]If you start making "English" and "British" synonyms, you'll upset the majority of the Scots, Welsh, and Northern Irish. But how to racially insult the English as well as that lot? That's a tricky one.[/nq]
I'm self-Oying this.
Simon R. Hughes
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[nq:1]Can you think of a really insulting term for a Brit?[/nq]
Not all Brits are Englishmen. If you mean "Englishman", how about Sassenach?
Joe Fineman (Email Removed)
Not all Brits are Englishmen. If you mean "Englishman", how about Sassenach?
Joe Fineman (Email Removed)
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[nq:2]Can you think of a really insulting term for a Brit?[/nq]
[nq:1]Not all Brits are Englishmen. If you mean "Englishman", how about Sassenach?[/nq]
Just means Saxon.
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[nq:1]Not all Brits are Englishmen. If you mean "Englishman", how about Sassenach?[/nq]
Just means Saxon.
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