Americans and America

[crowcr]

ok, on a similar note:

Why does "Latino' mean 'Latino American'.

I though Latino meant people from countries with a language that is primarily of Latin origin. That would include Spaniards, French, Italians, etc, no?

yes you r correct its just another word even rumanians go into this list it just been given a wrong meaning to thw word latino tks for the smart observation

 

[RunLeeRun]

I think it's just easier to say American than US Citizen. Why would Ticos go around saying "Vea, estadounidense hijueputa" when "Gringo " is so much easier.

 

[fuzebox]

you just kicked raouls post for the most idiotic post ever, grats.....<><>
:grandmais

Shrug, that's what I'm here for.

 

[fuzebox]

Jizzbox is just confused, he´s Canadian. Its like they don´t exist, they are considered gringos by everyone but the gringos.

This is very true, it's frustrating not being accepted by anyone

 

[gamingdude]

LATINO = LATIN AMERICAN


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latino

Gasp! Wikipedia said so... OMG they MUST be right... I've heard wikipedia is even more accurate than God's word. hno:

Language isn't an exact science. The different meaning words gain over time is representative of the way the world is going. Yes, American is easier than US citizen, but there is something more profound than that.

A link to George Carlin's wonderful euphemism track:
http://www.iceboxman.com/carlin/pael.php#track15

 

[Manginho]

Gasp! Wikipedia said so... OMG they MUST be right... I've heard wikipedia is even more accurate than God's word. hno:

It has to be cuz I'm one of the editors