[Jake.]

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

[Lister of Smeg]

Perez is Latino as well both his parents are Cuban.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Mercado

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.

Lets all take a minute to reflect on our first ever post on this forum and realise we'll never be as cool as this guy

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by LuciaX

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

Poor Patsy she's clueless.She'd be horrified if she knew she was using racial slurs.She almost topped herself after asking Alex to take her to Compton

[Mick McMick]

Originally Posted by Jake.

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

Bring back Ken!

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by InOne

He's Cuban so it's all good.

Exactly.

Perez is afraid of no Chola.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Amy Jade

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.

Really? More like you was looking out for it because it was Perez saying it.

[abhorson]

So happy that i never got involved in this one. For a change no infractions

[Caballo]

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!

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Caballo

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!

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.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

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.

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

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Mercado

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.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

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

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

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

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

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

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

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

His 3rd favourite to win?

His making a Pereiever out of us all.

[Caballo]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

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.

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.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Caballo

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.

Fair enough with your post, at least you are not pretending not to have heard the other two say the word though.

[Jose Mourinho]

Originally Posted by Amy Jade

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?

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.

[Vanessa]

She will be gone tonight, so I won't have to see this pathetic excuse for a human being anymore. YAY!

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by Lister of Smeg

Perez is Latino as well both his parents are Cuban.

Makes no difference

[Jose Mourinho]

Originally Posted by Amy Jade

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

Makes no difference

n 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.

Modern usage, THX.

[smudgie]

Originally Posted by Jose Mourinho

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.

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

[Jose Mourinho]

Originally Posted by smudgie

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

THIS!

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by smudgie

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

This reminds me of last year, when people were desperately trying to stop Gary from winning. It failed!

[johne]

Originally Posted by Caballo

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!

And while you've got your mirrors out take another long hard look, and wonder why you've spent four pages of debate concerning what politically correct word is or isn't acceptable this week. Doesn't it make you think that perhaps society is getting rather sinister????