I would like to know of it is offensive to Americans when someone in a fireteam party says "Merica!" or refers to one as a "Murican". And not also when playing Destiny but also in this forum. I am not from the U.S. so I would like to know.
Last night doing the raid one party member blew himself up by firing a rocket launcher directly inside a Titan's shield, and when he laughed someone else said "...that's not funny...it may be to you because you hail from Murica!"... and I thought that was funny but did not laugh because silence ensued. Everyone kept quiet about it.
So is it an offense? The internet tells me Americans like to joke about it too, but I dont know if its the same as being called a bitch or an idiot.
Any thoughts?
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This person used the term 'Merica incorrectly, it is originally a pseudo-redneck" battle cry" for doing something simply because you have the freedom to do so... not an insult. This was purely a stab at the individual and shows the person has disdain for America. In general. You read the situation correctly, it would qualify as a funny jab but could have also been offensive to the rocketman lol.