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As a European, it is always very fascinating to see just how differently the word gypsy and the ethnic group(s) of gypsies are considered culturally over the po
by perching_aix 2y ago
As a European, it is always very fascinating to see just how differently the word gypsy and the ethnic group(s) of gypsies are considered culturally over the pond.
- GJim 2y agoProbably due to the American fixation on race and cultural identities. The modern reality is that the arrival of dozens of semi-homeless people with no visible means of employment, sanitation and waste disposal is generally unwelcome (and certainly isn't romantic).
- perching_aix 2y agoMy guess is that there are just far fewer of them in North America, both in absolute and relative terms, so they're mostly discussed only on a very high level. I do also maintain the chance that they just managed to integrate better by luck, so it's mostly their historical tropes that remain. No clue. There is definitely a prevalent romanticization of other cultures in NA that I feel is a lot less significant elsewhere, so I do see you point too though.
- dmazin 2y agoDamn dude, I just want you to know that there are people out there who think what you just said is utterly bigoted.