Originally Posted by
carleton
That term is also used as a pejorative reference to a particular ethnic group.
Innocent in one context, inflammatory in another.
I know I know
I hate to get regional here, but sadly that's a lot more applicable slur down in your neck of the woods than it is out west.
If I used that term on some of my Colorado friends, they wouldn't know what the heck I was talking about ---- they'd likely say
"No, but i'll take some Ladyfingers, as im making a Tiramisu later "
(dang -- just thinking about carbs all morning )