Here in Liverpool the Catholic cathedral is affectionately known as 'Paddy's Wigwam' on account that it is shaped like a wigwam and it was build by Irish labourers.
Is this racist?
If it is, could you suggest another nickname that still implies the debt of gratitude that people here in Liverpool owe to those who built it?
2007-01-31 21:08:27 · 13 answers · asked by footynutguy 4 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Liverpool
Certainly not,it's a humerous name!
2007-02-03 01:32:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jakers!
It's no a wigwam; it's a tepee.
I find that REALLY embarrasing to the Irish.
How can the Brtish be Racist to the Irish. We are exactly the same race. Even St Paddy was Welsh!
Mind you, is people so tic that they don't know the difference between a tepee and a wigwam.........................
2007-02-01 05:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I'm Irish Catholic and I would say that some would be offended by that - some with a little shorter fuse than myself may try to dot your eye as well - personally I don't find it overly offensive, maybe just insensitive.
You could always just refer to it as a Cathedral - I mean, I'm sure it has a name, right?
2007-02-01 05:19:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm neither Irish nor Native American, which would seem to be the likely offended groups, however I would say that the nickname is not racist.
It is politically incorrect but I don't fault anyone for political incorrectness. I think political correctness is stupid and completely unproductive.
You have defined the perception of the cathedral when you say the word "affectionately."
2007-02-01 05:20:09 · answer #4 · answered by Warren D 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I suppose if one wanted to create a fuss it could be, but being Irish myself and having a dear love of the scousers I would not be offended, just the scouse sense of humour.
2007-02-01 05:26:34 · answer #5 · answered by nosy old lady 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be so silly - the Irish in Liverpool love the fact that it's called that - they are proud of it.
2007-02-02 17:31:49 · answer #6 · answered by the cat 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would not call it as racist for me racist is when you get picked on and hit you and that is not right
old good nick name's stick and it's not being rud,just what made them have a laugh when they worked heard and went down the pub for a pint.
2007-02-03 09:28:41 · answer #7 · answered by mariolla oneill 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is racist. When you refer a place of worship by a nickname, it's disrespectful also so you should not come up with another nickname at all.
To recognize the work of those who built it, put up a plague on or near the cathedral for all to see.
2007-02-01 05:25:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
The Irish arnt pathetic enough to use the racist card.
2007-02-01 05:12:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I dont think its racist, it correct and funny
2007-02-01 15:05:46 · answer #10 · answered by leigha 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋