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FYI, from what I understand the use of "dutch" in this way comes from the Anglo-Dutch wars: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_courage https://en.wikipedia.org
by magarnicle 3y ago
FYI, from what I understand the use of "dutch" in this way comes from the Anglo-Dutch wars: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_courage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_courage
- the_third_wave 3y agoKnowing this does not make the insult any less (or more) than knowing the origin of the name "Indian", this being silly Columbus thinking he'd found the long-sought passage to the east. Nay, repent I say, the name of my fellow countrymen has been dragged through the mud long enough.
- magarnicle 3y agoI wasn't trying to justify it, just letting you know the background, hence why I said "FYI". I'm half Dutch and it annoys me too.