>>>>>>> It is derogatory. But most Americans under the age of 60 probably aren't really aware of it. The derogatory usage dates at least back to World War 2, where it was generally used when refering to the Japanese in a negative fashion. >>>>>>
I was aware of the derogatory usage in WW2, but I think we have moved past that haven't we? I don't think even the racists use that one anymore do they? But it wasn't created to be an ethnic slur was it? It seems more like someone "kidnapped" it. What I mean is that it wasn't a newly created word was it? >>>>>> In any event, while I have every confidence that the mistake was an innocent one, it's something that people should be aware of. >>>>>> I agree. -------------------------------------------------- The Gundam Mailing List MK-II [email protected] Archives: http://www.gundam.com/gml Help: Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with this in the BODY: help list
