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Arab

The Headmaster
Posted on: 6 November 2005, 9:44pm

Not an offensive term but could be illustrated in a manner that reinforces stereotypes. See 'Gypsy'.

The Headmaster
Posted on: 14 March 2006, 4:32pm

An elegant Iranian friend of mine was always peeved when people, on hearing where she was from, would ask "have you got a camel?" A bit like asking a London or New York sophisticate if they have a donkey or a mule. So I think our Arab should have a camel, maybe a pyramid too, and be dressed up in desert garb. Perhaps accessorised with a Kalashnikov.

The Lawyer
Posted on: 20 March 2006, 4:08pm

She just didn't get the joke.

Compare:
"Have you got a light Mac?"
"No, but I've got a dark brown overcoat."
(Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band)

She should have replied: "I don't smoke."

Kostik
Posted on: 27 April 2006, 11:40am

Quoted from The Headmaster, posted 14 March 2006, 4:32pm:
“Perhaps accessorised with a Kalashnikov.”

Kalshnikov is good for Rebel.

The Headmaster
Posted on: 28 April 2006, 12:52pm

Kostik - Kalashnikov now has an alphabet card all of its own - its under 'Rifle'.

The Headmaster
Posted on: 12 March 2006, 3:03pm

Arab is the undisputed winner of the "Which card should I illustrate next?" poll (attracting a staggering 4 votes) so say 'hello' to our friend from Arabialand, with pyramids, camel and AK47. And some sand. I only just managed to squeeze them all in. See also his fellow Semite 'Jew'.