So, no one at Penguin Books had the nerve to tell Conrad Black, "um, Lord Crossharbour, the term 'Newfie' isn't acceptable usage anymore."
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Replying to @colbycosh
@colbycosh@HeerJeet But I know other Newfoundlanders who'd quickly invite a fellow to step outside for saying it the wrong way.3 replies 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @stphnmaher
@stphnmaher@HeerJeet But that’s true of ethnic, national, and cultural descriptors generally, isn’t it?3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @colbycosh
@colbycosh@HeerJeet Does anyone get angry now if you call them Mick? How about Hunky? I'd say Newfie is closer to the latter.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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Replying to @CorComm
@CorComm@colbycosh@HeerJeet I think it's similar. Polack. Newfie. Friends might use if affectionately. Not cool from a snobby stranger.2 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
@stphnmaher @CorComm @colbycosh Specifically, not good in a history book written by an Upper Canadian "Lord" & used in a dismissive way.
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