the suffix applied to terms for non-white ethnic groups (i.e. African-American) to indicate that American it's describing is different from other Americans-- because as everyone knows, "American" is an ethnicity. And if one is not WASP, he isn't deserving of the singular appellation, and must have a stupid prefix slapped onto it before it's considered "accurate".
origin: the United States' incompetency when addressing its diversity.
origin: the United States' incompetency when addressing its diversity.
Mr. Smith is a citizen of the US and is of German descent. Therefore he is American.
Mrs. Johnson is a citizen of the US and is of English descent. Therefore she is American.
Mr. Obama is a citizen of the US and is of partial African descent. Therefore he is-- wait, what was that? That one would actually be African-hyphen-American.
Mrs. Johnson is a citizen of the US and is of English descent. Therefore she is American.
Mr. Obama is a citizen of the US and is of partial African descent. Therefore he is-- wait, what was that? That one would actually be African-hyphen-American.
by plain old American October 10, 2008
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One of America's "legacy carriers" and the largest airline in the world by passenger-revenue-miles. Headquartered in Forth Worth, Texas. CEO is Gerald Arpey. Has hubs in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, New York and Boston.
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It's no better than rugby, defianately no worse. It's totally different is all. Footbally players hit harder mainly because they are on average bigger faster stronger and meaner than those in any other impact sport.
We played american football in germany, taught some of the locals how to play and by the end of the day they were a wreck and realized why pads are needed, in American football.
We educated them, most euros are too enamored with themselves to learn. They'd rather assume everything.
..I will grant all the breaks are boring, even to me as a rabid football fan.
It's no better than rugby, defianately no worse. It's totally different is all. Footbally players hit harder mainly because they are on average bigger faster stronger and meaner than those in any other impact sport.
We played american football in germany, taught some of the locals how to play and by the end of the day they were a wreck and realized why pads are needed, in American football.
We educated them, most euros are too enamored with themselves to learn. They'd rather assume everything.
..I will grant all the breaks are boring, even to me as a rabid football fan.
And to the aussies calling american football players and fans fat and such. I'd like to congratulae your nation on surpassing the USofA in fatassedness. You are now #1 at something.
Kudos to you.
Kudos to you.
by donLk October 2, 2005
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A make-money-fast idea that is dragging on while it can.
A make-money-fast idea that is dragging on while it can.
by Anna July 16, 2004
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by Jay Sherman (AKa The Critic) January 29, 2009
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A clothing store that I love.
A clothing store that I love.
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