Philip wrote:
>
> Why would "Jap" be so offensive? I've always thought
> it was just shortening the word Japanese. I don't
> think it's any different than Brit or Yank. Just my
> opinion, though.
The word seems harmless but the context wasn't. It was used by Americans to
describe Japanese people during World War II. They not only called the enemies
(The people of Imperialist Japan) "Japs" but they also called Japanese-Americans
(Most of whom were born US-citizens who were proud to be Americans and in fact
for the most part did support the fight against their corrupt emperor) "Japs" as
well, and put them in internment camps. I guess you had to be around back then
to really understand.
No one calls Japanese people "Japs" anymore. The term now means "Jewish American
Princess." (which is a term used by people within the Jewish community).
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