I never heard this phrase in my life until the Carlos Mencia show came on Comedy Central. He says it constantly, so I think he considers himself one. Is this like black people calling themselves "THE N WORD" but nobody else can or is it just a harmless nickname or whatever? I am just curious.
2006-10-27 09:26:41 · 15 answers · asked by melouofs 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It is exactly like black people calling each other the N word. Only other Mexicans can call each other Beaners.
2006-10-27 09:28:50 · answer #1 · answered by Kristen K 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A "beaner" normally is a derogatory name for a person from Mexico. (due to a diet with lots of beans in it) when you say Hispanics you refer to all people of Hispanic heritage, like Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, etc. so that would be the equivalent of calling an Irish person a WOP (term for Italians, stood for waiting on papers, because many were held at Ellis island for so long)
2016-05-22 01:28:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
black people will say the "N-word" to each other in terms of endearment or greetings.
mexicans will not call each other "beaner" in any situation.
all other races living around mexicans will often call them beaners behind their back or to identify them.
i wouldnt say its harmless, more harmful than anything.
i wouldnt use the term loosely.
2006-10-27 10:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by Ask the Kevins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-10-27 09:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just like black people calling each other the N word. It's offensive when anyone of another race uses it though. Call me dumb, but I just don't get it.
2006-10-27 09:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by brainy_blonde 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But between friends (Angl-Hispanic) it doesn't seem any worse than calling a pal 'Baldy' or 'Shorty' or a lady 'Toots'.
But their doesn't seem to be any excuse for referring to their issue as 'Bean Sprouts'...unless they are really close friends.
2006-10-27 09:38:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah....its a racist term for a mexican thats like calling a native american a chug, i mean its ok if i called my sister a chug, and its ok for a mexican to call another mexican a beaner but if your white or something else....dont do it
2006-10-27 12:03:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I depends how close you are to the person you are calling it and if you are saying it to be offensive. If you don't usually use slang-then don't.
2006-10-27 10:48:53 · answer #8 · answered by Sugar Junkie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You`re right they`re the same.
2006-10-27 09:30:56 · answer #9 · answered by Hamish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not very nice for anyone to call another such a thing, regardless if they share the same heritage..
2006-10-27 09:54:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋