Mrs Mungo Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I downloaded a "Latin word a day" application for my iphone. There was a one-star review on the first page of reviews. It said (paraphrasing): This app is horrible! All of these words are wrong! I should know because I'm Latino and my dad said I needed to learn more Spanish but these words are wrong! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 :lol::lol:That's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Oh, my! There are no words. Well, there are words, but they fall under the "if you can't say anything nice" category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 :lol: Too funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Too funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Why is it that Spanish and Mexican people are referred to as Latins? :confused: I've never understood that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 Why is it that Spanish and Mexican people are referred to as Latins? :confused: I've never understood that. Because they come from Latin America? I think it's called Latin America because they speak a variety of romance languages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 (edited) Edited February 4, 2010 by MariannNOVA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 (edited) Why is it that Spanish and Mexican people are referred to as Latins? :confused: I've never understood that. Mexicans are Spanish and Indian. Technically they have only half of a Latin heritage. They are Latin and Native Americans. Italians are also said to be of a Latin heritage. But while Italians are "Latins", but not "Latinos." The word "Latin" refer to people and countries of Latin culture and language (Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Romania), while "Latino" actually means "Latin American", and refers to people from Latin America who have Latin blood. Edited February 4, 2010 by Parrothead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Thank you, thank you! You have no idea how much I needed the laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 LOL!! Thanks for the laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I really want to laugh, but just cant... I'll just smile :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 :lol::lol::001_huh::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thea Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Oh my. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosehaven Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I needed a good giggle....... Blessings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I really try not to laugh at people but that's just too amazing! Thank you! That's just too good! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I downloaded a "Latin word a day" application for my iphone. There was a one-star review on the first page of reviews. It said (paraphrasing): This app is horrible! All of these words are wrong! I should know because I'm Latino and my dad said I needed to learn more Spanish but these words are wrong! :tongue_smilie: Ha!!! What's the link?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I really needed a laugh tonight. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Wow! Just, Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I downloaded a "Latin word a day" application for my iphone. There was a one-star review on the first page of reviews. It said (paraphrasing): This app is horrible! All of these words are wrong! I should know because I'm Latino and my dad said I needed to learn more Spanish but these words are wrong! :tongue_smilie: Oh. My! :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Mexicans are Spanish and Indian. Technically they have only half of a Latin heritage. They are Latin and Native Americans. Italians are also said to be of a Latin heritage. But while Italians are "Latins", but not "Latinos." The word "Latin" refer to people and countries of Latin culture and language (Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Romania), while "Latino" actually means "Latin American", and refers to people from Latin America who have Latin blood. Thank you for the explanation. I've always wondered that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Oh, that is just too cute! Off to download that app now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Because they come from Latin America? I think it's called Latin America because they speak a variety of romance languages? Mexicans are Spanish and Indian. Technically they have only half of a Latin heritage. They are Latin and Native Americans. Italians are also said to be of a Latin heritage. But while Italians are "Latins", but not "Latinos." The word "Latin" refer to people and countries of Latin culture and language (Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Romania), while "Latino" actually means "Latin American", and refers to people from Latin America who have Latin blood. Thanks for the explanations! I figured it had to do with speaking romance languages, but I have to admit that I have never heard it applied to the French or Italians. That's why it has always seemed odd to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaHadley Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 oh, man! that's classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoMama Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 oh.my.word! :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Okay, I feel for the guy. About two years ago they were having "Latin" cook off at the dental clinic where my husband was stationed. When I heard about it I was completely confused. I couldn't figure out for the life of me how you cook food based on a dead language. Apparently they meant Latin American food, not food based on Latin. Opps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Nice! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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