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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:37 pm
by Tiberius
And now they're going to start re-editing the classic episodes of Trek to incorporate this new design asthetic...
SCOTTY: I's nae good, Cap'n! Water's got inta the d'lithium crystals, and they warp coils are getting soggy and starting to tear! I need more sticky tape!
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:46 pm
by Tsukiyumi
I suppose a German might take offense to 'kraut' as well, because, as Rochey pointed out, those terms were indeed used in an offensive context during the war.
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:07 pm
by Mikey
Exactly. I wouldn't take offense at the word "Yank," unless it was clearly meant as offensive, because the etymology of the word doesn't derive from a derogatory context. The term "Jap," while technically just being short for Japanese, patently DOES derive from a derogatory usage.
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:13 pm
by Tsukiyumi
Couldn't have said it better myself, Mikey. Perhaps because I'm a little sloshed at 3PM...
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:15 pm
by Mikey
Tsukiyumi wrote:Perhaps because I'm a little sloshed at 3PM...
Ah, but that's when the truth comes out, isn't it?
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:17 pm
by Tsukiyumi
Always does.
The trick is getting just tanked enough to keep from telling too much truth.
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:19 pm
by Mikey
