Here's an interesting video, about the racist origins of some everyday phrases. I knew about the g-word, as they say, but not the others, although I realised that "no can do" and "long time, no see", weren't the Queen's English! Apparently, there are plenty more "Decoded" videos for you to enjoy!
Mr Leah
http://www.bustle.com/articles/115848-6-common-phrases-you-didnt-know-were-racist-so-lets-stop-using-them-immediately-video
PS The title of the video is misleading, as she doesn't tell us to stop using these expressions.
Good to know it... Also, didn't know half of them ^^'.
ReplyDeleteI find it scary that the racism can be rooted even in the daily language.
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