Originally Posted by merlinextraligh
Question to the moderators? Why is it permissable for Australians to refer to Americans as Seppos? My understanding of the derivation of the term is that comes from septic tanks, which rhymes with Yanks. A derogatory stereotype for an entire group of people, especially when used in a post that is rather hostile to one individual of that group would not appear to be consistent with BF's policies. Certainly, everyone would agree it would be inappropriate to refer to other vaqrious nationalities by a host of derogatory titles, which I won't list, but you all have heard. Then why is it ok to call Americans Seppos?
Now I've seen everything! Ok...to all you seppo's out there....calling you guys 'Seppo's' is not a derogatory term...it's ryhming slang for American, as in 'Yank rhymes with Septic Tank' Typical Oztralian verbal laziness has over the years became 'Seppo'.....It has no derogatory connotations at all...if ya don't believe me, drop 'expatriate' a PM....he's a seppo who has actually lived here (& a 'mod' around here) & will be able to confirm this...you are what you are...next we'll have Pom's on here whinging as well! (derives from 'Prisoner Of Her Majesty')...get over yourself