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11/14/2014 4:01:31 PM
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Is this offensive to you?
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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Edited by NeoZephyr: 11/14/2014 5:00:28 PMGenerally speaking, I find humor in it. We use it tongue in cheek to poke fun at the more ridiculous extremes in American society and culture. Just like any derogatory word pertaining to a group of people, it's somehow more acceptable when coming from someone belonging to said group, and it's usually only perceived as acceptable from someone outside the group if the intent is clearly lighthearted and not malicious. The context and delivery you described it being used in wouldn't be so funny to me, though, as it feels like the speaker was serious. I don't like being associated with violence or stupidity because of gun laws, lesser educated people, or the decisions of my government.
