how do i make my retard acquaintances understand that calling me 'paddy' and mimicking my accent isn't funny

Question

ok the point about paddy is a difficult one insomuch as it is a shortened form of my name and the potential offence lies in its other use as a generic term for irishmen.but where do people get off mimicking an irish accent in front of me;i get total strangers insulting me to my face;and because the irish and english races have shared so much history people do it unthinkingly in an affectionate way all the time.as a well bred person i would never use any personal info until someone mentions it themselves and then only wiht great caution and i would be afraid on a practical level of getting a crack on the jaw;is the irish nation some sort of a special category ;i.e.they are everyone's mate and the favoured butt of every joke.pls let me in on the rules

are there other forms of this;if you are a hairdresser do people always make hte same slightly sarky snide comment or if you are a blonde do ppl treat you like a moron?-i wonder what gaffes i am gulty of

Answer 1

And where do you get off using the term "retard" in such a derogatory way? It's offensive and insulting to people who have legitimate developmental disabilities. I suspect you get as good as you give.

Answer 2

you can't. Most people can't see beyond there own needs, wants and amusements. They choose not to understand. Its not just the irish though. Its gotten ridiculas how many times i have been told that I am not of my own Maori culture because I dont sound like i came from the movie once were warriors. Stereotypes are a real pain in the butt. I like the Irish....I married one :)

Answer 3

I grew up in Limerick and moved to the States when I was 13 and I know what you're talking about. I got to the point where I completely dropped the Irish accent so I wouldn't have to put up with it.

Answer 4

Tell them that racism went out of style about a decade ago. It is very incorrect now-a-days to make racial jokes.
When they copy your accent, you can kind of laugh it off by critiquing their accent. You can say something like," well, that's a good try, but you haven't quite got it down yet!" Or you could say, "I'm very flattered that you are so enthralled with my accent, but it just doesn't fit you!" Or here's one more comeback: "you'll have to practice that accent a lot more if you want to attract as many women with it as I do, women just love a foreign accent!" (that really is true you know - I bet women really do love to be around you, just to hear you speak - I know I would!)

Answer 5

Hi Patrick

It's certainly not just the Irish. This happens the world over. The sensitivity of the person (in this instance, you) is the real issue here. If it offends you that much, ask people to stop. If they won't stop, don't acquaint yourself with them.

Calling them "Retards" probably won't do your plight any good.

Answer 6

get drunk kick his butt then eat a potato lol

Answer 7

Punch them in the face.

They'll get it.