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I don't think "camel herders" was meant to be taken any more seriously than "cheese-eating surrender monkeys". One generally ribs one's regional neighbours. Th
by Nexxxeh 10y ago
I don't think "camel herders" was meant to be taken any more seriously than "cheese-eating surrender monkeys".
One generally ribs one's regional neighbours. There are obvious exceptions, but I wouldn't necessarily assume it was meant with the tone you seem to be attributing to it.
- mildbow 10y agoSure, it's possible. After all, it's easy to misunderstand an online comment. However, parent did say that persians had a great and ancient civilization and don't like to be compared to camel herders. And calling arabs camel herders is an actual insult, so "frogs" vs "cheese-eating surrender monkeys". I considered the ribbing angle, but looking at the parent's account he doesn't look persian or arabic. Regardless, since the comment was flagged, the point is moot. It's probably for the best, since the parent has his real identity tied to the comment/account. To that end, I'll happily delete my comments if he wants to delete his :)
- travmatt 10y agoI'm not associated with that region in any way, but I'm struggling to find a way in which calling someone a camel-herder isn't designed to be an ethnic slur.
- Nexxxeh 10y agoThe English call the Welsh "sheep shaggers". That's an ethnic slur. It only serves to illustrate my point. Just because it's an ethnic slur doesn't mean it's meant (or should be interpreted) as something hostile.