Re: banana?

Sho wrote:
OK. I think I'm ready to get involved in a decent, constructive
discussion with Sean over the case in point . But in order for that
thread not to degenerate into needlessly ugly and stupid flame wars that
may arise out of pure ignorance on my part, I'd better know just how bad
"bananas" sounds to the ears of NSOEs when used to refer to Asian
Americans, Americans of Japanese origin, East Asians living in their own
regions or Japanese nationals in particular. This is purely out of my
curiosity, so please spill the beans, and tell me what you feel the real
picture is, everyone. Comparisons with Japs, Nips, Knees, or whatever
else most welcome.

I'm another of the apparent majority who had never heard such a use of
"banana" before.

I kind of wish I had skipped this thread. I don't enjoy that kind of
education.

Bart
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