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Post by Anittas on Feb 12, 2012 16:02:35 GMT -5
Uz made a good suggestion when he said that there should be a Bulgarian subforum focusing on the Gypsies. I believe it is needed. Ioan and Ivo could be the moderators.
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Post by uz on Feb 12, 2012 16:04:26 GMT -5
Moron, you know what I meant. If anything it should be in the Balkan section, or the anti-forum, where you seem to already have a reputation. lol
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Post by uz on Feb 12, 2012 16:08:08 GMT -5
question, which term came first; "Gypsy" or "Roma" ?
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Post by Anittas on Feb 12, 2012 16:08:23 GMT -5
It was a good suggestion. Why spoil it? It's not every day you say something smart. Just ride on the wave, Uz. Ride it!
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Post by uz on Feb 12, 2012 16:11:06 GMT -5
Why don't you give it a shot and answer the question.... oh you left... the wave was cut short.
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Post by Anittas on Feb 12, 2012 16:14:28 GMT -5
I'm not sure, Uz, I'm not sure. You can research it, but if the Gypsies claim that they have always referred to themselves as Roma, then I'm thinking that they were known as Roma before they were known as Gypsies.
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Post by uz on Feb 12, 2012 16:21:16 GMT -5
interestin....Etymology Earlier Middle English gipcyan gyptian, from Old French gyptien, short for Egyptian, from Latin Aegyptius; when they first appeared in England in the sixteenth century they were believed to have come from Egypt. en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gypsy
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Post by Anittas on Feb 12, 2012 16:26:31 GMT -5
Yes, that is well known, Uz. Maybe not for the average American, but for the rest of us.
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Post by uz on Feb 12, 2012 16:28:00 GMT -5
You could have saved me the 20seconds it took me to get that info and just say it... maybe you weren't confident enough?, being in the spotlight n' all I can understand that.
I only know that they are many different theories on their origins, but what do you think?
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Post by Anittas on Feb 12, 2012 16:52:58 GMT -5
You didn't ask for the etymology of the word Gypsy, Uz. You asked me to tell you which of the two names were older, and I answered you.
There aren't many theories on their origins and there's no disagreement on the issue that they hail from an Indian tribe.
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Post by uz on Feb 12, 2012 16:56:07 GMT -5
anyway ... I think this suggestion got shot down before even trying.
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Post by Anittas on Feb 12, 2012 17:20:12 GMT -5
I like the Nietzsche citation you posted there, Uz. Ah, that reminded me of ... er, nevermind!
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Post by uz on Feb 12, 2012 17:21:26 GMT -5
^ what do you make out of that quote?
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Post by Anittas on Feb 12, 2012 17:50:06 GMT -5
Oh, Uz, I like the way you like to start a debate. On just about anything, regardless of the mood, the context, the subject of the thread. Lolz. You smart cookie, you!
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Post by uz on Feb 12, 2012 18:01:25 GMT -5
This thread is a good example of gypsy mannerism. A debate implies that there is a right and wrong answer, the quote you're reffering is a bit more personal and it would defeat the purpose to debate about it. Since you pointed it out (I assume you like the quote) what's your point of view?
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Post by Anittas on Feb 12, 2012 18:05:59 GMT -5
Haha, Uz. A debate doesn't "imply that there is a right and wrong answer". Where did you get that from, boy? Two people could debate on an issue they both agree on; and they might not seek any answers.
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Post by uz on Feb 12, 2012 18:13:47 GMT -5
Are we debating what a debate is?
So something like knowledge spill-over would suffice? Since there is no rival, simply an exchange of ideas among individuals or maybe there is rivalry I wouldn't know!!! we didn't even "debate" what was intended to be debated upon.. wtf we talking about annitas.. the crack treatin you well this sunday afternoon?
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Post by Anittas on Feb 12, 2012 18:24:07 GMT -5
I'm not doing drugs, Uz; and don't be blaming me for jumping from subject to subject. That's your trademark, not mine. I was merely pointing out that you're definition for what constitutes a debate is a twisted one. I'm going to bed now, Uz. Good night, boy.
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Post by uz on Feb 12, 2012 18:27:49 GMT -5
Yes you need some rest.
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Post by Moe Lester on Feb 13, 2012 1:17:40 GMT -5
interestin....Etymology Earlier Middle English gipcyan gyptian, from Old French gyptien, short for Egyptian, from Latin Aegyptius; when they first appeared in England in the sixteenth century they were believed to have come from Egypt. en.wiktionary.org/wiki/GypsySimilar story with the Native Americans being called Indians ;D
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