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Old 09-16-2011, 06:17 PM   #49 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Arragonis View Post
The word quoted has been used online and in print in my experience in a shortened term for "American" however on glancing at this thread I wondered what the fuss was about. After seeing the link (above) I realise the word has different meanings.
That meaning has nothing to do with it. The "Merkin" as you used it comes from our previous president, who couldn't pronounce "American" properly in his speeches. (See also: "nukular")
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