perching_aix 4 days ago | next |

As a European, it is always very fascinating to see just how differently the word gypsy and the ethnic group(s) of gypsies are considered culturally over the pond.

GJim 4 days ago | root | parent |

Probably due to the American fixation on race and cultural identities.

The modern reality is that the arrival of dozens of semi-homeless people with no visible means of employment, sanitation and waste disposal is generally unwelcome (and certainly isn't romantic).

perching_aix 3 days ago | root | parent | next |

My guess is that there are just far fewer of them in North America, both in absolute and relative terms, so they're mostly discussed only on a very high level.

I do also maintain the chance that they just managed to integrate better by luck, so it's mostly their historical tropes that remain. No clue.

There is definitely a prevalent romanticization of other cultures in NA that I feel is a lot less significant elsewhere, so I do see you point too though.

aaron695 4 days ago | prev |

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mock-possum 4 days ago | root | parent |

Okay but redditors are not a historically oppressed group - the Roma are. It’s not really a fair comparison.

It may not be a slur to you, but it’s not up to you to decide for others what’s hurtful or offensive - if you care, the best you can do is listen to what they tell you.