real gringos are American. real Americans are Anglo Saxon. so if you are Irish or French, you are not a gringo. Irish are celtics. French are Latin. Italians are the original Latins so all those mestizos in Central/South America claiming to be Latin bettere step off. they are Indio. Latin was a Roman language spoken by the people of the Roman empire. Rome is in Italy.
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Lionheart says on Jan 26, 2005, 02:49: this is too much tonight - I give up My shift is over ... my bed is calling ... and I have been made a Latino because of my French/Italian heritage. So, since Americans live in North/Central/South America, I am also a real American, and I have Anglo-Saxon heritage as well, so I am a gringo too. Therefore I am a gringo latino ... or is latino gringo correct? Wait, I almost forgot I am 1/4 Native American. Therefore I am indio latino gringo, or latino indio gringo, or gringo latino indio ... Did I get this right? Hey, I forgot the Celts originally lived on the continent before they wandered off to Ireland ... so I am celtic indio gringo latino .... welcome to my nightmare, I am a bastard, I belong to four races! shoot me now ... good night everybody ...
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kat1 (Moderator) says on Jan 26, 2005, 02:53: What a load of rubish, get yo morgus
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chicharron says on Jan 26, 2005, 03:05: WHACKO Morgus, have you been partaking of something you shouldn't ?
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jccg says on Jan 26, 2005, 03:19: Are you in the kkk? how many blacks did you burn this weekend? Did you went to hig school?... This is just the true!! 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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dwmte says on Jan 26, 2005, 03:29: i dunno, lionheart.... that's a pretty tough row to hoe....
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dwmte says on Jan 26, 2005, 03:58: lionheart... you sure you're not a hindu in disguise?
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Albatross says on Jan 26, 2005, 04:24: And the Winner is... "Real Americans are Anglo Saxon" gets my vote for the most ignorant statement ever posted at PBH. (However, the rest of your post is a noteworthy attempt at stupidity also) “Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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kernow62 says on Jan 26, 2005, 04:50: Actually to be classed a Celt one only needs to speak a Celtic language. The people that made up what we loosely term Celts were made up of many peoples bound together by a then common language that we call proto-Celtic. This later divided as the people went to various regions of Europe and became the languages we have today. Just because you are from Ireland or Scotland does not make you Celtic.
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isaactraveler says on Jan 26, 2005, 04:51: another troll sticks his head out of the sand this guy is next.
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lanegratomasa says on Jan 26, 2005, 05:11: Morgus, imbecil What an at £$%^^&^&! No one dies a virgin, Life screws us all. -Michael J. Trent 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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chicharron says on Jan 26, 2005, 05:59: we are ra peepol Morgus (in his rant) has raised the interesting question as to how far language goes in defining national identity -if ye ken fit I mean jimmy
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babygirl says on Jan 26, 2005, 06:03: Hey guys is there a spanish word for Red Neck? hahahaa. cheers 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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william_andrew_channell says on Jan 26, 2005, 06:28: Spanish (or at least Mexican) for redneck = cuellorrojo (I think this is only used by pochos, however) or my favorite: tlacuache
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LaloG says on Jan 26, 2005, 06:38: What a dredful black and white world Morgus lives in. Just wish maybe he could start to see a little color. . .it´s so much more interesting.
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Albatross says on Jan 26, 2005, 06:53: Chicharron At the risk of lending credence to the initial post, language often does go very far in defining national identity. The Quebec succession movement has been largely driven by the language difference with the rest of Canada. “Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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chicharron says on Jan 26, 2005, 07:05: no danger in the first instance Albatross...
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elmodefoque says on Jan 26, 2005, 07:08: Morgues, you ignorant slut, jejej (from “Saturday Nigh Live” Jane, you……) you have just insulted the crap outta most Colombians except me. The one thing they hate the most is to be called INDIO. I was called that a lot, by people looking not much different than me, but I on the other hand took great pride in that word. To be honest I preferred to be called Guajiro hijueputa! Anyway, I’m a native (Indio) modefoque that spoke my language (Wayuu) before I spoke Spanish, and I also used to hang around stuffing coca paste between my teeth and gum and would not change who I am for all the tea in china. PROUD ENEMY OF THE RIGHT WING!!!!!! THANK YOU! 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Lauthra says on Jan 26, 2005, 07:08: LOL Comparing 'gringo' to celtic, the roman empire... Yeah, I can just see the chapter on gringo history on Encarta... Nato (='.'=) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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lozza says on Jan 26, 2005, 07:23: "gringos are American"
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chicharron says on Jan 26, 2005, 07:25: The rise and fall of the gringo empire - surely no more than a footnote ?
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fzrdan says on Jan 26, 2005, 07:28: I imagine 'American' is because the word America is part of the country name.
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lozza says on Jan 26, 2005, 07:34: Of course that's the reason - but if you say 'American' to a lot of people in Latin America they don't immediately know you're specifying people from the United States.
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chicharron says on Jan 26, 2005, 07:39: Americans are not Asians the term AMERICA is supposed to be derived from the Italian Amerigo Vespucci - who was considered the bright dude who figured out he was not in ASIA - but don't worry Morgus that does not make all Americans Italians.... ( neither are all Italians mopeds, they are bipeds )
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suzannyo says on Jan 26, 2005, 07:44: We could use... "UnitedStates-ian", but that sounds a little funny. I usually just say "I'm from the States" or some such phrase to avoid the whole situation.
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lozza says on Jan 26, 2005, 07:46: In Britain people say 'American' and 'yank' is just a nickname we use.
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kat1 (Moderator) says on Jan 26, 2005, 08:16: I remember a guy in Colombia when I asked him where nationality he was, he said North American (norteamericano) But that will include Canada as well. I usually called the people from U.S.A norteamericano.
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babygirl says on Jan 26, 2005, 08:35: up here we call people from the states "yanks" as a slang or americans, and anyone from central / south america is "latin /south american", but i know from travel that even in england canadians and americans get lumped together. how many times was i called a yank or an american overseas? cheers 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Albatross says on Jan 26, 2005, 08:46: American I suppose it's uncool that we've taken over the name, but right or wrong, if you say that you're "American" in any part of the world outside of the Americas, people will think you're from the U.S. “Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Crazy4Cali says on Jan 26, 2005, 09:05: Of course, if you're Dan Quayle you go to Latin America to speak latin with the locals.
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babygirl says on Jan 26, 2005, 09:06: albatross hahahaaaa thanks for the tip..by the way i say yank as a term of endearment not a slur cheers 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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elmodefoque says on Jan 26, 2005, 09:06: Kat, when I first saw you, the thing that came to mind, was india LINDISIMA! PROUD ENEMY OF THE RIGHT WING!!!!!! THANK YOU! 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Miamigo says on Jan 26, 2005, 09:10: Estadounidense That's what I use. As Kat says, norteamericano includes Canadians. Estadounidense. What's the big deal?
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ColombianoX says on Jan 26, 2005, 09:16: "I remember a guy in Colombia when I asked him where nationality he was, he said North American (norteamericano) But that will include Canada as well. I usually called the people from U.S.A norteamericano." ColombianoX 'Defensor de la Colombianidad' 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Miamigo says on Jan 26, 2005, 09:26: CX It's a great word. It rolls off the freakin tongue, you know what I mean? I don't know if there will ever be an English equivalent. If someone who is "canadiense" is a Canadian, someone who is "estadounidense" is a State Unitian? United Statian?
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Tinto (Moderator) says on Jan 26, 2005, 09:27: several syllables and the word "dense" (when compared to "American") haha
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ARMacleod says on Jan 26, 2005, 10:11: How far back? Who is going to draw the line? The brain is like a parachute, it only functions correctly when it is open. Pax vobiscum. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Albatross says on Jan 26, 2005, 10:15: ¿ Qué ? I'm pretty sure I'M not related to you... “Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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ARMacleod says on Jan 26, 2005, 10:39: Would you lay money on that? Or, could you prove that you were not. Are you Christian? or have you any religion? the answer is there, or perhaps you just happened. No, as I have said even if we accept Darwins broadest theory. We all came from the same source. The brain is like a parachute, it only functions correctly when it is open. Pax vobiscum. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Miguel says on Jan 26, 2005, 12:01: que cosa Cannot believe I burned 100 pesos reading this thread. Some good barbs and comments, but once again Morgus, if you were a radio station you would be called "todo papaya 24-7".
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Lionheart says on Jan 26, 2005, 13:19: good morning Live long and prosper .... in this thread. It tool me 2 large cups of coffee to get to the end. What does this tell me: Write total insanity to get the most response, knowledge and wisdom is boring. Looks like cowboy isn't around yet ... he will go bezerk on this one.
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utopiacowboy says on Jan 26, 2005, 13:26: Actually, Lionheart, I read the thread and I got tired reading it. I was so tired when I got to the end, I just couldn't add anything to it. Except this. Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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vladimiro says on Jan 26, 2005, 13:43: Indo-Europeans "And as almost all European languages, including Latin are originally from the Indian sub-continent we should all start calling ourselves Indian. So why do people get upset when they call tech support for their PC and get a guy in Mumbai?"
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dwmte says on Jan 26, 2005, 18:51: ouch, vlad, say what? everyone of you knows, that if you speak american, your american. somebody even said something like that above....
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DeDerechosHumanos says on Jan 26, 2005, 19:37: though i am not fully in accord with op's logic, i share his probable confusion as to why people generally, and especially minorities, do not distinguish between white americans. as a full-blooded italian-american that has been all over latin america, as well as england, i would consider myself "latin" way before anglo-saxon.
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jack73534 says on Jan 26, 2005, 21:40: gringo ok yankee not Im from the southwest U.S. and I have mexican friends that joke with me about my gringo a** going to South America this does not bother me but do not under any reason call someone from the south a YANKEE!!!
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utopiacowboy says on Jan 26, 2005, 21:48: He's right. As Yosemite Sam would say, "Them's fighting words!" There is still a lot of rancor between the North and South about the War for Southern Independence, believe it or not. Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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isaactraveler says on Jan 26, 2005, 22:41: i wouldnt go so far as to say the war between north and south but being from texas, I hate to be called a yankee. I much prefer gringo over yankee. weird huh?
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kat1 (Moderator) says on Jan 27, 2005, 01:42: You can called me India anytime, and you can be as white as a washing powder but still I won't go out with you. I read all of your post and I go to the conclusion that I have a better time with my goldfish.
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nanis says on Jan 27, 2005, 07:12: MORGUS i will have to disagree with you on this one!!!! First of all we are not Latin!! We are Latinos!!
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miamimike says on Jan 27, 2005, 12:22: Senora Gomez-you are Hispanic and a Latina... Senora, to make this distiction--all Hispanics are Latinos but not all Latinos are Hispanics. This is the case with Brazil-they are considered Latinos by virtue of the fact that their langauge My Avatar-- Sarah Palin Says " "You know the difference between a pit bull and a hockey mom?? Lipstick!" Now on a Short Verbal Tether by the Honorable John McCain 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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elmodefoque says on Jan 27, 2005, 12:30: "thats going to be my new pick up line in Colombia: "eres India"? " morgus PROUD ENEMY OF THE RIGHT WING!!!!!! THANK YOU! 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Chevere33 says on Jan 27, 2005, 12:40: We should lay this one . . . . . . to rest. After reading the initial post, and others from Morgus, I can pretty much figure that he has only written them to stir things up. I can also assume that he hasn't read much history. Quote: "well Ms Gomez, the difference is in North America all the Indians were killed and not much mixing." This is fiction, not fact. Read your history books, Mr. Morgus. The fact is that about every fourth person in the United states claims to be "part Indian", myself included, and many tribes were left intact. The US isn't as mixed as some South American countries, particularly Colombia, but . . .
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kernow62 says on Jan 27, 2005, 17:17: Hey wait a minute Miamimike, didn't all those Indians walk over from Russia or somewhere? How are they the only ones who can be called natives? ;-)
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miamimike says on Jan 27, 2005, 17:35: Jim You are right! Now I know why I look like I do! My Avatar-- Sarah Palin Says " "You know the difference between a pit bull and a hockey mom?? Lipstick!" Now on a Short Verbal Tether by the Honorable John McCain 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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babygirl says on Jan 27, 2005, 17:42: why is it an issue if you're indian or whatever? pardon my ignorance but i was under the impression that there wasn't as much racism in south america... i guess i'm wrong... please don't tell me it's like north america! cheers 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Miguel says on Jan 27, 2005, 20:36: hmm Looks like Morgus and Zagarise found each other on match.com
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Lionheart says on Jan 27, 2005, 20:49: Morgus Stop inventing stories and only post facts. Your stories are insulting and do not belong here. So far some posters have written racist comments against one race, you have managed to attack all races with false statements.
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Albatross says on Jan 28, 2005, 04:25: Adios... “Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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YEP says on Jan 28, 2005, 07:04: Hmmm what about the OP's/Mod's called for links to those facts ------------------------------------------------------------------- Just another scandinavian getting ready to explore South America 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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elmodefoque says on Jan 28, 2005, 07:34: Lucky most Spaniards did not come across a band of lesser known Indians deep in the Venezuelan jungle called the Mariconis. Those guys used to go into Spanish settlements, to kill the women and rape the men. PROUD ENEMY OF THE RIGHT WING!!!!!! THANK YOU! 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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elmodefoque says on Jan 28, 2005, 07:36: i think Chavez is from that tribe. PROUD ENEMY OF THE RIGHT WING!!!!!! THANK YOU! 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Crazy4Cali says on Jan 28, 2005, 09:11: WTF? yummmm!
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kat1 (Moderator) says on Jan 28, 2005, 09:14: LOL crazy4cali. I think I better stop reading his post cos otherwise I am going to have an identity crisis.
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Jan 28, 2005, 09:30: kernow yes, the similarity between the Sami and the Native Americans is something that is apparent and logical from the CircumPolar Perspective. There was a recent exihibition in the Museum of the Sámi Culture in the town of Inari, in the Finnish Lapland about the CircumPolar Perspective; I was there last summer and found it fascinating. It focused mainly in the cultural unity of the FennoScandinavian and Kola Peninsula Sámis and the other related cultures of Northern Asia, but there was plenty reference to the possibility of finding cultural and linguistic similarities with the people of the American Arctic too. "When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth) 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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YEP says on Jan 28, 2005, 09:39: Well one excellent and obvius example is the inuits in northern Russia / Greenland / Canada NW. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Just another scandinavian getting ready to explore South America 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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ARMacleod says on Jan 28, 2005, 11:18: You see, I knew that I was correct. Anyway, I am from Z-Zorg (just to the right of centuar 24/35 in the maxton nebula tolon. I will not have anyone say anything against aliens of any kind. I will beam you up to face the Galactic Ogre, Dodgy Numb Nuts. The brain is like a parachute, it only functions correctly when it is open. Pax vobiscum. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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ARMacleod says on Jan 28, 2005, 11:22: Being of unsound mind and dubious disposition, I cannot be held legally liable for any indiscretions."¡El diablo me hizo hacerlo!" But don't worry, be happy. The brain is like a parachute, it only functions correctly when it is open. Pax vobiscum. 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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Lionheart says on Jan 28, 2005, 11:32: Don't Panic The answer to all questions is 42!
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