Evra accuses Suarez of racism

[Shaggy]

I wonder how many people have said "lets get a chinky tonight" when refering to a chinese takeaway and not don't see that as a problem.

Used to be prevalent in this country but I think it's changing these days. I used to say it when I was younger and had no idea that it could be offensive.

Anyone who says "chinky" now is gonna provoke a few raised eyebrows.

[RedReet]

I wonder how many people have said "lets get a chinky tonight" when refering to a chinese takeaway and not don't see that as a problem.

Not many I'd guess, and not because they think it's racist.

[Tee]

I wonder how many people have said "lets get a chinky tonight" when refering to a chinese takeaway and not don't see that as a problem.

I can honestly say that I have never ever heard anyone say that.

I have heard casual use of the P word though.

[Zapater]

Perhaps. But what Suarez thoughts are, is his business. Its what he says and how he acts that matters, and I dont think his teammates would tolerate it. Not at all.

But there are grades of racism. If our thoughts was monitored we would all be racists to an extent. IMO.

In the worst end of the scale: Ku Klux style. Physical racism and killing. Pure hate!

In the other end: On Danish telly before a game against Norway. Norwegians was called: "Fjeldaber" (Translates to "mountain monkeys"). I even think we gave them a shirt with "Fjeldabe" on their back - all on national telly. Is that racism? It must be, but IMO it's rather harmless.

Of course, was just making the point that not every racist is as drastic as the KKK.

I.e. I would be lead to believe that Luis Aragoes is a racist despite being friends with Senna and Donato. Simply because I don't believe anyone who isn't racist would use that terminology to describe Henry (Who in all fairness is a prick).

[Shaggy]

I can honestly say that I have never ever heard anyone say that.

[RedReet]

Used to be prevalent in this country but I think it's changing these days. I used to say it when I was younger and had no idea that it could be offensive.

Anyone who says "chinky" now is gonna provoke a few raised eyebrows.

Oh, first I’ve heard of it. ‘Chink’ or ‘Chinks’ maybe, but Chinky sounds a bit …….(insert a more PC version of retarded.)

[Zapater]

I've heard "going down to the chinks" quite a bit a while ago. Not so much "chinky". Although as stated above evaporated in recent years.

[cannotmakeit]

Not many I'd guess, and not because they think it's racist.

I haven't lived in the UK for over 17 years so i have no idea if it has changed but i would hope so. Growing up and working in a chinese takeaway all of my childhood that's all i have heard and more! Even from my close friends who would come out with statements like "can you make it out on this friday or do i have to work at your Chinky?"

[Tee]

I have heard the word 'chinky' but not used in that context.

[RedReet]

I haven't lived in the UK for over 17 years so i have no idea if it has changed but i would hope so. Growing up and working in a chinese takeaway all of my childhood that's all i have heard and more! Even from my close friends who would come out with statements like "can you make it out on this friday or do i have to work at your Chinky?"

But is that not just like calling a chip shop a chippy?

[cannotmakeit]

I have heard the word 'chinky' but not used in that context.

not old enough then

[Zapater]

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[cannotmakeit]

But is that not just like calling a chip shop a chippy?

yeah maybe it's the same thing but chippy won't be considered an offensive word for potatoes

[Fivex]

Used to be prevalent in this country but I think it's changing these days. I used to say it when I was younger and had no idea that it could be offensive.

Anyone who says "chinky" now is gonna provoke a few raised eyebrows.

Maybe it's a regional thing? I've heard it plenty of times.

[Shaggy]

Maybe it's a regional thing? I've heard it plenty of times.

Millions mate. To be honest when I was growing up not many people went for a Chinese takeaway or to a Chinese restaurant...it was simply "getting a Chinky in" or "going out for a Chinky". Even had a mate who called it "going for a pen & ink" FFS