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    Why do they call Brits limeys, and do you find this offensive?

    Question #20142. Asked by Hank. (Jun 29 02 1:43 PM)


    mk2norwich

    		This comes from the time when British sailors were given a ration of limes, which were rich in vitamin C, so helped prevent scurvy. Hence 'Limeys'! I've never been called this, but I wouldn't take offence.

    Jun 29 02, 2:05 PM
    mibmob

    		I haven't ever been called a limey - a pom maybe but not a limey. I would find it laughable.

    Jun 29 02, 4:44 PM
    sundayboy

    		Nope, don't (didn't) find it offensive at all. Nor being called a Pom.

    Jun 29 02, 5:10 PM
    Hank

    		OK whats a Pom?

    Jun 29 02, 8:38 PM
    Norwich

    		It's a term used by Australians when referring to the English.

    Jun 30 02, 1:19 AM

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