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We are not all the same (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 10 months ago by sapetoku@sh.itjust.works to c/memes@lemmy.ml

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[–] sloppychops@lemmy.ca 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Could be wrong, but I think that might only be true for English.

[–] sapetoku@sh.itjust.works 7 points 10 months ago

In Spanish, American (the demonym) translates to "estadounidense" and in French there's "étasunien" that basically translate to "USian". While some get offended, it's more accurate and avoids the automatic imperialism.

[–] JustAnotherKay@lemmy.world -4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

What is the official name of Mexico?

[–] sloppychops@lemmy.ca 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Meh hee koh.

[–] JustAnotherKay@lemmy.world -5 points 10 months ago

So are you being intentionally obtuse or just can't be bothered to debate in good faith?