Originally Posted by Mercado (Post 7533885)

It's true that in most of Latin America Chola can be used pejoratively but in Los Angeles a chola is also known as a "homegirl" and there is a homegirl culture and the term is not derogatory. Fergie and. Gwen Steffani have used chola culture in their videos. Cholas are often tough girls that "don't take no **** from nobody", so it would make sense Cami would call herself a Chola as would Perez.

Originally Posted by LuciaX (Post 7533616)

It's not just Perez who's saying it it's Patsy too...

Originally Posted by Jake. (Post 7533959)

Or perhaps nobody gets warned and we let them get on with it? :think:

Originally Posted by InOne (Post 7533599)

He's Cuban so it's all good.

Originally Posted by Amy Jade (Post 7533728)

If they've said it then yeah maybe they should. Tonight is the only time I have noticed it and thought it was said in a derogatory fashion.

Originally Posted by Caballo (Post 7534527)

Remarkable double standards on this thread, I'm amazed that some of the most vociferous denouncers of Ken for his use of Negro are allowing their 'integrity' to be compromised defending Perez. Get your mirrors out people, some of you need to take a long hard look in them!

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock (Post 7534535)

Being serious I don't believe that Perez should be using the term either, but I believe that none of them in there should be using that term imo as it's offensive.

It is only words though so I wouldn't warn these Housemates from using it, it's just not what I want to hear.

But why Perez is the only one getting attacked for it is beyond me, the detractors are getting desperate now.

Originally Posted by Mercado (Post 7533885)

It's true that in most of Latin America Chola can be used pejoratively but in Los Angeles a chola is also known as a "homegirl" and there is a homegirl culture and the term is not derogatory. Fergie and. Gwen Steffani have used chola culture in their videos. Cholas are often tough girls that "don't take no **** from nobody", so it would make sense Cami would call herself a Chola as would Perez.

Originally Posted by Vanessa (Post 7534540)

It's ok for Patsy and Cami to use that word, but not Perez. :suspect:

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock (Post 7534547)

According to the anti-dick crowd I would say you're right.

Originally Posted by Vanessa (Post 7534549)

Perez is 3rd favourite to win, so it's all good. This is not even worth bothering about. It's nit picking. :spin:

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock (Post 7534535)

Being serious I don't believe that Perez should be using the term either, but I believe that none of them in there should be using that term imo as it's offensive.

It is only words though so I wouldn't warn these Housemates from using it, it's just not what I want to hear.

But why Perez is the only one getting attacked for it is beyond me, the detractors are getting desperate now.

Originally Posted by Caballo (Post 7534556)

I agree non of them should be using it, look at the context in which it's being used for your answer as to why Perez is copping the main flak (haters aside). He's using it as a derogatory term in monologues to camera, the other two are mimicing Cami in coversations with her.

Originally Posted by Amy Jade (Post 7533578)

Cholo*(Spanish pronunciation:*[ˈtʃolo]) is an ethnic*slur*created by*Hispanic criollos*in the 16th century. In sociological literature, it is one of*castas,[1]*and refers to individuals of mixed or pure*Native American*ancestry, or other racially mixed origin. The precise usage of "cholo" has varied widely in different times and places. In modern American usage, it most often applies to a low-income*Mexican-American*sub-culture and manner of dress.

From Wiki ^^

Why is nobody clocking the racial sterotyping?

Originally Posted by Lister of Smeg (Post 7534096)

Perez is Latino as well both his parents are Cuban.

Originally Posted by Amy Jade (Post 7533578)

Cholo*(Spanish pronunciation:*[ˈtʃolo]) is an ethnic*slur*created by*Hispanic criollos*in the 16th century. In sociological literature, it is one of*castas,[1]*and refers to individuals of mixed or pure*Native American*ancestry, or other racially mixed origin. The precise usage of "cholo" has varied widely in different times and places. In modern American usage, it most often applies to a low-income*Mexican-American*sub-culture and manner of dress.

From Wiki ^^

Why is nobody clocking the racial sterotyping?

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy (Post 7534673)

Makes no difference

Originally Posted by Jose Mourinho (Post 7534597)

In modern usage in the United States, the term "cholo" usually indicates a person of Mexican or Mexican-American descent, generally mestizo or Amerindian, who is associated with American cultural subgroups such as the "lowrider" car culture, or the hip hop scene in general. The term is used in Caló slang, but it in turn has infiltrated into mainstream American English.

That's why.

Originally Posted by smudgie (Post 7534681)

Exactly, but people will/can choose to ignore the information as it is much more convenient to have something to whinge about.:laugh::laugh:

Originally Posted by smudgie (Post 7534681)

Exactly, but people will/can choose to ignore the information as it is much more convenient to have something to whinge about.:laugh::laugh:

Originally Posted by Caballo (Post 7534527)

Remarkable double standards on this thread, I'm amazed that some of the most vociferous denouncers of Ken for his use of Negro are allowing their 'integrity' to be compromised defending Perez. Get your mirrors out people, some of you need to take a long hard look in them!