2007-01-08 15:39:35 · 7 answers · asked by gordon h 2 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ St. John's
we've been called worst gordon. I dont think its that bad I'm one and proud of it. Its when the term newfie is combined with stupid or some other in appropriate term; that, is when it get offensive to me.
2007-01-09 06:50:27 · answer #1 · answered by wynesworld10000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just when they call me a goofie newfie.. lol. No , not really. I live in Louisiana so most people have no clue where Nfld is. So it's actually kind of nice when I hear someone from here call me a newfie, when they find out I'm from there.
2007-01-11 18:49:28 · answer #2 · answered by pussnboots333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a 'Kiwi', I don't think being equated with an animal or bird is bad. If "Newfie" is meant derogatorliy, of course I would.
If it's just an expression to indicate where you come from - why worry?
I 'insulted' a US guy from Texas by calling him a 'Yank' - he was quite quick to point out, technically, Texans had never been "Yankees".
If it bothers you, try and get over it.
2007-01-08 15:52:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Limey with a Polish father living is Canada, and I get called a newfie all the time.
So am I a limey pollock newfie cannuk ?
I married a French Canadian - Nova Scotian
So my kids are limey pollock newfie frog bluenoser cannuks
But whats in a name !
2007-01-09 06:25:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont find it offensive. Its not like it really symbolizes something bad. So I dont mind it, in fact i call myself and others Newfies all the time!!
2007-01-10 04:58:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, proves I'm related to the "Newfoundland."......a wonderful breed. lol
2007-01-08 15:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by Incognito 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure why you would? I'm from Manitoba, living in Ontario and I get called "Toban", "Flatlander" etc. We call people from Saskatchewan "Gappers" etc
2007-01-08 15:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by Cariad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋