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Originally Posted by Slipdigit  Never heard of the term Skippy for the Aussies. Is it a Commonwealth term? |
Skippy was an Australian made show in the late 60's about a Kangaroo that was "very bright" (like Rin Tin Tin or Lassie) and was released in many countries around the world including the US and Canada.
"Skippy" or "Skip" is used as a derogatory term for Australians f Anglo Saxon descent.
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We don't take too kindly to being called "Yanks" either
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Must admit I had "yank" first then altered it to "Hick".
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seeing as how I am from south of the Mason and Dixon Line and my ancestors fought the Yankees in the War of Northern Aggression in 1861, aka called the Great Unplesantries of 1861-1865.
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Also recall that the Alabama boys fought the last battle of the Civil War at Fort Blakely "after" Lee had signed on the dotted line at Appomattox Courthouse.