There was a big discussion on this forum last year about how Argentinians consider the term "Argie" a derogatory term.I feel like this is Aussies to lose, playing at home, argies with a rough week
hope im wrong, would like to see the argies come out firing for a good game
Apologies, I don't remember ever hearing thatThere was a big discussion on this forum last year about how Argentinians consider the term "Argie" a derogatory term.
I haven't even heard this term before couldn't understand who do you call "Argies" before I started to read this thread )) so, Russians will be Russies?)Apologies, I don't remember ever hearing that
AFAIK it's from the Falklands War - or that era.Apologies, I don't remember ever hearing that
@Cruz_del_Sur @Felipe why out of curiosity? is it not simply an abbreviation like Aussies?
not arguing with if its offensive in some way, if it is it is and i'll do my best to stopI haven't even heard this term before couldn't understand who do you call "Argies" before I started to read this thread )) so, Russians will be Russies?)
wow, ok, learn something new every day, cheersAFAIK it's from the Falklands War - or that era.
It might just be a shortening of Argentina but - like with the first four letters of Pakistan - it was the intent behind it.
Yes, I added it to my previous messageAFAIK it's from the Falklands War - or that era.
It might just be a shortening of Argentina but - like with the first four letters of Pakistan - it was the intent behind it.
Yes, I understood. Just haven't heard "Argies")I think its just commons to shorten things to a couple of syllables
Not good enough. It is simply unacceptable that in 2020 i have to put up with this sort of verbal abuse. Inexcusable.Apologies, I don't remember ever hearing that
thanks for being understandingNot good enough. It is simply unacceptable that in 2020 i have to put up with this sort of verbal abuse. Inexcusable.
I expect Oly to take this criminal behaviour of yours seriously and even amend the tos to allow the enforcement of even harsher punishments, retroactively if possible. Legal actions and all.
As per the latest standards, I want your employer to remove your captaincy and suspend your paychecks till further investigation. Apologies will be futile.
You wanted harsher punishment for this sort of behaviour? We'll give you just that.
All your base are belong to us.
unrated and i will lead the vengeance inquiry. Sorry, the investigation inquiry.
Jk. No apologies needed. I judge those sort of comments based on the intent I perceive from the one using the term. You clearly had no intention to insult. All good.
To be fair, it'd say it's 50/50 nowadays. Some might take it as paki and feel offended, but just as many could take it as aussie and be ok with it.
there is actually a user from arg who goes under the handle "justanargie".
I remember when the nickname for Russians was Russkies here in America. There was even a comedy movie with that ***le made before the break up of the Soviet Union. Times change and so does terminology. Were all friends now...sort of.I haven't even heard this term before couldn't understand who do you call "Argies" before I started to read this thread )) so, Russians will be Russies?)
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