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Nala63
Member
09-20-2005
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:22 pm
we from boston have been called beaners for centurys, lol....but thats not the way it was used, he meant it as mexican and that is totaly insulting.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:23 pm
Holly I have lived here since my freshman year in college. Now that is more years then I care to admit, and if you want to know exactly you will have to come visit, cut me open and count my rings. That said, I have never ONCE heard anyone called a Beaner here EVER. It' sounds so cliche, but one of my dearest friends is Hispanic and lived here for many years until going for warmer climate a few years back. I can call her and ask if it's a word she knows, but it's not one I ever heard. And as Bee so accurately said, don't have to be prejudiced to hear most words out there, so I'm surprised I haven't. Did the folk on BB specifically say it ties to Boston???
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:24 pm
The thing is, there's a line. if this was the UKBB, they might be thrown out for it (but they've been really sensitive on the ethnic slurs ever since some incidents a couple of years ago)...but there are worse things that have been said- remember Chelsia's rant to Natalie calling her a "baby killer" and a "white trash trailer park C-word"? That I thought was more vile..
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:26 pm
Thank you, Nala. I've only known it to be associated with Boston.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:26 pm
Scorpiomoon...I didn't hear Jesse say that. Wish I had. I would have been delighted to put him on my sh*t list for it. So far, I've heard Jeff Jordan Russell Braden So, now add Jesse. And someone mentioned Casey. Has he said something?
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:26 pm
Why are the cameraman insistent on showing us a close up of Chima brushing her tongue. It's dinner time here.
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:26 pm
You know how high schools have mascots that are things like cougars, etc. A local high school here had to stop being the warriors because their logo was an indian and someone complained. Now I took using an indian as meaning strength and honor but others don't agree which is fine. But when it comes to BB, surely you have to expect people with opposing opinions.
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:27 pm
You can add Lydia to the list, Bee.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:28 pm
Nala you're in Boston? My brain must be going...thought you were somewhat close but not here. Geez I'm getting so confused about my neighbors--sorry. Speaking of which, my beloved Donut has been MIA (keep hoping she'll show up), not to mention a few other locals. Sure could use them for this chat. I'm trying to figure out if it might be a word from certain parts of the region??? Just weird that I never heard it.
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:28 pm
Great, now we get Jordan's tongue.
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Caycaye
Member
09-14-2001
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:28 pm
I just wanted to add my I never heard of "beaner" as a derogatory remark either....but I am from south Louisiana, and up until KATRINA time....I have never even seen a person of Mexican descent around my little town. Now, we have several groups of Mexicans down here on work Visas because there weren't enough people to do all of the work.....and I realize how prejudiced some people are about them. Just like some people down here are really still prejudiced against black people (That is the minority in Louisiana)...... ANYWAY.....I always thought that Boston was called "Beantown" from their famous "Boston Baked Beans"......seriously.......someone should Google it....LOL!
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:30 pm
"And someone mentioned Casey. Has he said something?" Not that I'm aware of but he has spoken to both Braden and Jeff so he is therefore guilty by association. 
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:30 pm
I gotta admit that when Kevin was going around saying, "I'm not even Mexican, I'm not even Mexican" it was sort of funny. I mean, Braden tried to really insult Kevin but he used a term that has nothing at all to do with Kevin. I've been seeing this in Braden all along, though. Very early on. In fact, withing the first hour that feeds were on.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:31 pm
Kel...adding Lydia. I missed what she said. Can you clue me in? And LOL, Kappy. Guilt by association.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:31 pm
Ok just left a message for a good friend of mine. He's Black not Hispanic BUT he was a Boston cop for decades and at least one of his partners I knew well was from a Hispanic background. And in his old line of work, well if there is anything bad to hear he heard it lolol. Of course I got his voice mail, bu can't wait to hear if this is common to him or not! It's bugging me now!
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Caycaye
Member
09-14-2001
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:31 pm
That's disappointing Beekind....I havent been able to watch the feeds much.
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Sportsfan
Member
09-03-2007
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:32 pm
You can add Chima to the list too
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:32 pm
She told people that Braden was a "M-F****G White A**ed Gringo. You can fill in the blanks.
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Caycaye
Member
09-14-2001
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:33 pm
Yes, Keldog...I heard Lydia said those words.... She sounded like a hypocrite!
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:34 pm
People...if I'm not mistaken, even that cartoony thing, South Park, has done its thing with the word "Beaner"
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:34 pm
Actually, before Atlanta got the Braves, they were in Boston- and one of that team's earlier names was the Boston Beaneaters (and they won the National League in 1897) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Braves http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1897_Major_League_Baseball_season
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Lori32
Member
07-04-2008
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:34 pm
Poor Bee... Me and her all terrified Casey did something wrong..rofl..I love me some Casey,did I mention that?
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:35 pm
Cay...like I say, Boston Baked Beans is definitely a "known for" thing BUT only in a tourist gift shop kinda way lolol. And the only time you see them on the menu is in one that specializes in tourists. So none of us really understand it, but I vaguely recall some story dating back to colonial times and beans. But it's def not a current thing ie Philly cheese steaks.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:35 pm
Adding Lydia. Now, what did Chima say?? It IS disappointing, isn't it, Cay? That's like half the house.
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Bblagirl
Member
07-19-2008
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:36 pm
It appears that when people let their emotions get control over their mouths that they all tend to go into the gutter... whether it is racial slurs or cussing... it is all wrong.
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