2007-01-16 15:52:17 · 8 answers · asked by calee2 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
It is pidgin for the English "hello".
or...
It is the first word in the common greeting, "how are you?"
2007-01-16 15:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Native Americans as you call us never said that.Its another perpetuation of the white man to make us look like fools..But I do enjoy Mr Magoo..he is your typical white man.
2007-01-16 17:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by N C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is probably an indian word that was change by the media or the story tellers because they didnt know how to say it in English. Personally I always thought they know HOW, they just want a CHANCE to prove it..
2007-01-16 15:55:55 · answer #3 · answered by P.A.M. 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because white cartoonists devised that greeting.
2007-01-17 02:25:07 · answer #4 · answered by Ebony Goddess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short for "how do you do".
2007-01-16 15:56:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's a cartoon.Duh.
Another white person thing.
2007-01-16 16:04:17 · answer #6 · answered by Rainy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
perhaps short for how did you white guys ever manage to kick our butts?
2007-01-16 15:59:18 · answer #7 · answered by Edward J 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's short for "How do you do sir?"
2007-01-16 15:56:36 · answer #8 · answered by Docta Jones 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋