I am Black and referred to my White boyfriend as an "aryan god" earlier today. He gave me an odd look and seems to be a little disturbed but he has yet to say anything. Please help!!! I was just giving him a compliment to reflect how I was feeling about him in that moment. no mean answers please, it has been a long day.
2007-03-05 04:40:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Huh, I don't know. If my girl referred to me as a Celtic Hero I'd probably get all warm and fuzzy. I think, because of all the crap from the KKK and other American terrorist groups a lot of phrases that should be innocent are now tainted. E.G.: I am proud of my parents and learning about my family tree, and learnng about my heritage and culture, so shouldn't I say I have White Pride? Yet if I use that phrase and I can't help thinking I am one big jerk. We just can't simply say we're happy to be who we are without someone sounding the PC alarm. Best of luck to you; hope it helps. : )
PS: If he's German, how about Visigoth Warrior?
2007-03-05 04:49:59 · answer #1 · answered by wanfuforever 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOU might've meant it as complimentary, but the Aryans were a white supremacist race that were around during the Nazi period (1939-1945). Many, many people consider WWII to be an incredibly traumatic time and would therefore be disturbed by the idea of Aryans being seen as good (In case you didn't know, the Nazis treated anybody who didn't come under the criteria for a 'good person' was treated very badly, and many were actually killed in concentration camps)
So, don't say it again... OK?
2007-03-05 12:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by swelwynemma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word Aryan brings up connotations of Nazism and White Power Skinhead activities.
2007-03-05 12:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by zaphodsclone 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he could conceive of it as insulting. Since Hitler is associated with the Aryan nation and various white supremacist groups as well.
Next time, tell him he looks like a Greek God. My boyfriend loved it when I called him that after some particularly good sex one night.
2007-03-05 12:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by Firespider 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a black man and I find it offensive, so I know he found it VERY offensive!. I can't say for sure, but I think most white Americans do not want to be associated with Aryans.
2007-03-05 12:49:57 · answer #5 · answered by Dane Cruz 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Aryan to a lot of whites means the Aryan Nation. They are a group of white supremists. I can see why he would be upset.
2007-03-05 12:43:50 · answer #6 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The Aryans are a gang of extremely racial white sepremists- they hate everyone who is not white and will kill them.
Also, if he's your Aryan god, he might want to know who your African god is.
Nextime, I would just call him my sunshine.
2007-03-05 12:47:37 · answer #7 · answered by person 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word Aryan has a bad connotation. Yes you may have offended him.
2007-03-05 12:43:55 · answer #8 · answered by D'Arcy P 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it appears that the moment of your utterance was not proper.also matters is what he heard and understood.sometimes it happens when ones mind is not attentive.take it easy and call him immediately and clarify.you will be surprised that the same person takes it as a compliment and thanks you.
2007-03-05 12:46:13 · answer #9 · answered by gem_76_1999 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just say sorry and go kiss and made up.
2007-03-05 12:43:51 · answer #10 · answered by MiSz JaY 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋