I mean... I am not familiar with the story, but I have read that this word was of normal used in US before 1960 -why some people can't say it... is it really racism?. I hope nobody gets offended with my question because is just that: A question. I am not racists at all, in my country I could say "*****" (spanish word for ******) to a person in a friendly way and it is ok, of course probably our story could be different. It is like say gringo to an north american... which is most likely an insult, because it refers to military ocupation on Mexican teritories.. (Green Go!) but all "gringos" do not seem to care that much. ...ok i talk too much. I'd like to know why it is offensive. that's it. Thanks.
More information on:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/******
2007-02-24 01:56:12 · 6 answers · asked by El mundo es ancho y ajeno 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I checked the story of the word N-I-G-G-E-R on this pages first:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/****** (n-i-g-g-e-r all together, it 's kind of interesting...
2007-02-24 03:40:47 · update #1
cuz well people made it that way, that's kinda the word that the Spanish used to call the people of Africa when the first captured them to make them slaves, since the word for it in Spanish is ***** (black). Well the white people in America called them that, then that word came from it. Well then at that point nobody cared. Throughout the years thought the white people used it as an insult to black people. But (here's the funny thing) its an insult if white people use it, but not if a black person uses it. In America I've noticed that Black people are always calling each other that, and i have no idea why! I can't even ask without offending anyone either!
2007-02-24 02:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by sarah 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
in basic terms some operas... I cant be stricken writing a huge record. bear in suggestions that maximum operas end with a refrain, not a solo singer. Les Contes Des Hoffmann (Offenbach) - female. it is the inspiration who sings the final line. Carmen (Bizet) - guy. Don Jose. l. a. Boheme (Puccini) guy. Rodolfo Madama Butterfly (Puccini) female. Koko San Tosca (Puccini) female. Tosca. Suor Angelica (Puccini) female. Suor Angelica. l. a. Cenerentola (Rossini) female. Angelina. Il Trovatore (Verdi) guy. count extensive sort di Luna screaming "and that i could stay" Rigoletto (Verdi) guy. Rigoletto. Salome (Strauss) guy. Herod. I provide up!
2016-10-16 09:30:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is a horrible word and should not be used at all. However, it is sort of like the word, "gay." It meant happy until someone started using it in another way, so now people use it as an insult("I can't believe you did that! You're so gay!") The same thing happened to this word. It is rather unfortunate, but I wouldn't reccomend calling someone that, no matter what race you are. I am African American, and I am offended by anyone of any color that uses that word in my direction.
And in response to Sarah's question, not all African Americans use the word towards each other. I find the use of it reprehensible, and there is absolutely no logical reason for it.
2007-02-24 02:47:52 · answer #3 · answered by TheTruthHurts 3 · 3⤊ 5⤋
One of the problems with the re-make of the Dambuster is trying to gloss over the name of Guy Gibson's dog (which is the "N word")
It was a black labrador, not a racist statement.
Some people are just too sensitive.
2007-02-24 02:05:05 · answer #4 · answered by Mighty C 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If it's the word I think it is, it is a derogatory and hate filled term when used by non-blacks.
2007-02-24 02:04:47 · answer #5 · answered by castle h 6 · 5⤊ 10⤋
You can sa ****** all you want, as long as you're a ******.
2007-02-24 13:22:01 · answer #6 · answered by a really long name on yahoo 1 · 8⤊ 10⤋