Is it racist, or is it comedy? Both?

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

You know what they say.... big nose, big...

big Arab?

it is thought that peoples with large noses have evolved that b/c they live in arid areas (hot deserts for the Arabs), and all very cold areas are arid b/c the cold air just cannot hold much water vapor

the big nose helps retain more water vapor - so less water loss

the big nose has nuthin' on the nasal tubercles of the Kangaroo rat of course...

[K. Roman]

Could you tell me more about this? I'm indian and have never met an Indian who would like to be called a NA.

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

I know several Native Americans that will let you know they are NOT and Indian if you call them Indian.

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by RWebb

big Arab?

it is thought that peoples with large noses have evolved that b/c they live in arid areas (hot deserts for the Arabs), and all very cold areas are arid b/c the cold air just cannot hold much water vapor

the big nose helps retain more water vapor - so less water loss

the big nose has nuthin' on the nasal tubercles of the Kangaroo rat of course...

Unless of course it's a grog blossom.



For those not familiar, grog blossom is kinda funny reading if you look it up.
Basically a big bulbous red nose sometimes accompanied by red blotches on the face from an excess intake of grog.
Ever see a total drunk with a WC Fields type of nose? that's a grog blossom.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by K. Roman

Could you tell me more about this? I'm indian and have never met an Indian who would like to be called a NA.

Why not just call em by name

[RWebb]

might not know the name - I think we are talking about referring to a group here, Byron

I'll usually use the most specific term I can - e.g. River Tribes for ones along the Columbia