SANTO DOMNGO.- The Web site tmz.com today reports that a Dominican-American group is demanding an apology from one of the United States’ most popular television shows, claiming that its host Regis Philbin “practically agreed with laughter over what the two (he and co-host Kelly Ripa) thought was a joke, that a “donkey” represents Dominicans.
“A donkey might be a good symbol for the Democratic Party, but that doesn't mean Dominicans want to be compared to one on national TV,” the Web site said.
It said the incident on the popular TV show may have been a slip of the tongue of Philbin’s perennial sidekick. “Here's what went down. Kelly Ripa told a story on Monday about how one of her 37 kids was learning about government and said the elephant represented the Republicans and the donkey represented the Dominicans. Regis then quipped, "She's pretty close." Ay, caramba!”
Jesse Ramirez, of the company PrincipePromo, said Dominican-American and Latino leaders will stage a protest outside the ABC studios tomorrow in NYC where the show airs.
“Tomato, tomahto, Democrat, Dominican -- let's call the whole thing off!,” quips tmz.com, though the flap is sure to warrant another episode.
Written by: Jander, 31 Oct 2008 9:22 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Dominican-American ? what is that ? a new race ?
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
tempest in a teapot
From: Canada
Oh no, a huelga in New York!
Hopefully they won't cut down the trees of Central Park to block Broadway. If they need some tires to burn, grab 'em from the cabs okay.
From: United States, Lawrence, massachusetts
they were refering 2 Hippo, he thinks like a donkey
Written by: BASTA, 31 Oct 2008 10:11 AM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs
yes true but lio-nelly is an ass and thinks like one.
From: United States
Jander Dominican-American is not a race..its a fusion of both cultures..come on now..I just want to say that having worked for ABC and this show in particular a couple of years ago I'm appalled and disgusted...I never would have expected this attitude or comment from Ripa but goes to show she forgot who she married..but what her hubby forgot where he's from too..Hes a Spanish born Mexican who doesn't even speak Spanish. Goes to show how little importance this comment has...
From: United States
LOL..... "Hopefully they won't cut down the trees of Central Park to block Broadway"
Written by: AzuaNYC, 31 Oct 2008 10:39 AM
From: United States, Washington Heights, NYC
I hope they apologize.
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Mao Valverde & Miami
eradicatecorruption you are right as long as hipolito is alive we can't get angry with burro refences
towards dominicans.
From: United States, Reality Check
What are Dominicans doing to tear down or diminish stereotypes? Are we reinforcing stereotypes instead? Well, look at 80% of the new on DT.com and it would seem to me that many Dominicans in power act to build-up and reinforce stereotypes instead of overcoming them. This is the saddest part of all.
Society used to make fun of Jews, Blacks etc but individuals can overcome this and prove society wrong! Don't think for one moment that Micheal Jordan growing up in segregationist North Carolina was never ever referred to by the "N" word (often)! The firehouses and police dogs attacking peaceful civil rights activist all happened in his lifetime (even though the same people that attacked activitist are too ashamed today to talk about their segregationist position in the 60's and 70's).
I remember anti-bussing protests in Boston etc. We needed a reality check on this issue.
Like the Jews, Dominicans & RD Gov should spend more time proving society wrong & less time burning tir
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
dominicanation just because josean and hippo are that way does not make everybody that way
Written by: MrSloth, 31 Oct 2008 12:47 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Staging a Protest over this will really make you look like an ass. You have to admit, it is kind of funny.
Written by: anthonyC, 31 Oct 2008 1:21 PM
From: United States
Some people really need to get a sense of humor.
Written by: Jander, 31 Oct 2008 1:56 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Sorry
That was impulsive post, no one has the right to pin the tail on the Donkey no matter what ethnic group they belong too. I don't agree or condone the senseless remarks , but then again eveyone needs to lighten up a bit and try and change the stereotype of foreigners in general in the US.
We need to practise what we preach.
Here the term "extranero' stranger, is used for everyone that doesn't look Dominican.
Written by: anthonyC, 31 Oct 2008 2:12 PM
From: United States
I am wondering what was so offensive?
All she was doing was repeating what her child had said.
From: United States
Jander, Dominican Americans are a group of people of Dominican descent or orgin that are also US American. For example: African American, German American, Puerto Rican American, Cuban American. Italian American, Irish American, Chinese American and of course Dominican American.
From: United States
Regis and Kathy Lee are at it again. Sorry I mean Kelly. Regis you old dumb bagpipe and lets not forget his faithful sidekick clueless twit Kelly. Then again someone should pin the tail on the real jackasses in this case the Dynamic Dumbass Duo on ABC. REgis I'll pray you don't have another stroke, you walking heart attack. As for you Kelly tie your tubes babe, you breeding factory. You give a whole new meaning to barefoot dumb, and pregnant.
Written by: generoso, 31 Oct 2008 2:24 PM
From: United States, Quisqueya La Bella
Let's sue the bastards for some money for a Dominican charity!
Regis Philbin is about 85 years old and doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground but if we were Puerto Ricans we would have been movilised en masse in congress already asking for apologies as well federal grants and pork from the government and initiate a class action suit demanding compensation from the station.
A bunch of NY lawyers will be happy to oblige for their nice cut!
Anyway the publicity is good for us. So all is well.
From: United States, Richmond, Texas
by: anthonyC, 31 Oct 2008 2:12 PM
From: United States
I am wondering what was so offensive?
All she was doing was repeating what her child had said.
That is exactly what I said yesterday in the forum post on this subject!!
From: United States
Well if her child is saying that, she as a mother should correct the ignorance in her child and not celebrate such a comment. I wish her child was around other little Dominican children when it said that. I'm sure they would have showed it what Donkeys do and kicked it right in the ass. I wonder if her child used the "N" word to describe an African American would Kelly have repeated it? on her live show? Let's be real and not think this is a light hearted joke or a slip of the tongue cause it is not. If I had a live talk show and had a "slip of the tongue" in regards to certain segments of the white american population, I'm sure my show would either be cancelled, I would be hunted like a runaway slave and calling for my head to be chopped along with other body parts or many people would be angry, disturbed and down right disgusted with the comment. It may be a joke for some and a joke for none.
From: United States, Richmond, Texas
Have any of you watched the video of the incident--
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HixR2u4MHM4I think if you watch the video and listen to the story she is telling it is about her child explaining what the elephant and donkey mean as symbols of the US political system. Kids have a knack for saying the damnest things. I have an 8 years old who still says Glubs for Gloves. I think you folks are reading to much into this and making a mountain out of a molehill.
Written by: jacirez 
, 31 Oct 2008 5:30 PM
From: Iran, Zähedän
Are you kidding me!? Of course a donkey is an appropriate symbol for the Dominican Republic (or Mexico, Colombia,. Cuba) or any other Latin America (or Third world country) where it is an abundant and cheap mode of cargo...
The Same can be said for the Camel and the Middle East/North Africa...I do not see a controversy here.
Keep in mind that most Gringos don't have a clue about much outside their border...The fact they knew the Dominican Republic was a country is a good sign...
Written by: ambioriv, 31 Oct 2008 5:38 PM
From: United States
we, Dominicans really aren't used to this stuff, forgive us. All doh it is a little silly, and who cares cause no DOminican actually watches this stupid show anyway, but it was a little offensive you have to admit.
Written by: willmo, 31 Oct 2008 6:55 PM
From: Dominican Republic
What's the fuss about? What are Dominican proud of ? With the kind of president and functionaries that we have we are much less than donkies.
Written by: generoso, 31 Oct 2008 7:47 PM
From: United States, Quisqueya La Bella
I saw the video and I am offended by the god damn white anglo saxon protestant superiority.
We should sue this bastards for a lot of money and we will win.
I think that racial bias, gender, age, is a thing of the way back past, but since Regis is 85 years old
and lives in the 19 TH century that's up to date with him!
Let's sue the goddamn bastards!
If I was in NYC I would be the first on the picket line!
Written by: Trujillo, 31 Oct 2008 7:59 PM
From: Dominican Republic
It's not offensive and I would've never known about this if some people weren't so sensitive. So get over it, jackasses!
Written by: generoso, 31 Oct 2008 8:01 PM
From: United States, Quisqueya La Bella
trujillo you are a worse dummy than your stupid handle.....get a life!
With a name like that you represent everything bad that Dominicans want to leave in the PAST!
Written by: anthonyC, 31 Oct 2008 8:31 PM
From: United States
"I wish her child was around other little Dominican children when it said that. I'm sure they would have showed it what Donkeys do and kicked it right in the ass."
Then you wonder why people make fun of Dominicans!!!
What a twit!!!
Written by: Edward, 31 Oct 2008 9:30 PM
From: United States, Faux News: Unfair Imbalance
What were they thinking? That was very inappropriate and they should apologize. I don't think they meant harm and they were just trying to be funny, but they need to be more careful!
Written by: anthonyC, 31 Oct 2008 10:25 PM
From: United States
Why should thay apologize?
It was a JOKE!!!!
Jeez.
What a bunch of self-absorbed, low self-esteem losers.
Written by: Jander, 31 Oct 2008 10:41 PM
From: Dominican Republic
This is sort of how the US works..
Ethnic Background (check only one)
0 (A) Asian or Pacific Islander: Persons having origins in any of the peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands. This area includes, for example, China, Japan, Korea, the Philippine Islands and Samoa.
0 (B) African American (not of Hispanic origin): Persons having origins in any of the black ethnic groups.
0 (H) Hispanic: Persons having origins in any of the Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American or other Spanish cultures, regardless of ethnicity.
0 (I) Native American or Alaskan Native: Persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America, and who maintain cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.
0 (W) Caucasian (not of Hispanic origin): Persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.
From: United States, Somewhere in the World
well dduuuhhhh its gonna rival dominican-american feathers, the way that kelly said it was ok she was quoting her child. but the way shriveled up jalapeno express it...... really felt like he was laughing at the domincan population, after all no one likes being called a "burrrrooo", wait but thats what LF is considered, hhhhhhhmmmmmmm, could be why theres no progress going on in the DR
From: Dominican Republic
Not only is it funny, but it has a ring of truth.
There's no security, no electric, you need a birth certificate every six months (and it'll have mistakes that were never there) You need to pay for water, yet provide your own. Pay for elctiricity, and provide your own.
It sounds like we are being governed by a group of Jack asses.
Written by: Trujillo, 1 Nov 2008 5:48 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Generoso, you don't know me. It seems you, like many others don't know what you're talking about. Still a cry baby, I see.
Written by: Trujillo, 1 Nov 2008 5:52 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Once again, this is NOT offensive. Some need to learn how to read and listen.
Written by: ambioriv, 1 Nov 2008 8:51 PM
From: United States
Dominicans just spaek spanish, let the hatians talk to themselves. in english
Written by: ambioriv, 1 Nov 2008 8:51 PM
From: United States
Trujillo, why don't you say something positive for a change
Written by: willmo, 1 Nov 2008 9:08 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Democrat/Republican:Dominican Republican:donkies/elefants. What's the big deal about this? A child could easily err on this verbal analogy. Aren't you guys tired of discussing this joke. Enough is enough!!!!!
From: United States
Well though some may find it humorous and an irrelevant comment not needing apologies. The question is not whether it was humorous or not but rather acceptable by the group to whom it was directed.
What if an equal statement was directed at Cubans, Mexicans or Blacks. I am quite sure that those groups would be requesting an apology as well. Jesse Jackson Al Sharpton, La Rasa or the Cuban Exile Community would have been picketing ABC every day demanding their share of respect.
But since its not, so many feel that the comment was as "relevant" as the group to which it was targeted and it's OK. An indication of the discriminatory ethnocentric views of many.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
talk of donkeys and donkeys appear
Written by: anthonyC, 2 Nov 2008 9:50 AM
From: United States
Written by: ladronaso, 1 Nov 2008 10:05 PM
Well though some may find it humorous and an irrelevant comment not needing apologies. The question is not whether it was humorous or not but rather acceptable by the group to whom it was directed."
Not its not.
It is a JOKE!!!!!!
Nobody has the right to decide what is an acceptable joke or not.
There is nothing that is excluded from being made fun of.
Written by: anthonyC, 2 Nov 2008 9:51 AM
From: United States
"What if an equal statement was directed at Cubans, Mexicans or Blacks. I am quite sure that those groups would be requesting an apology as well. Jesse Jackson Al Sharpton, La Rasa or the Cuban Exile Community would have been picketing ABC every day demanding their share of respect. "
And they would be wrong as well.
BTW The Cubans for the most part wouldn't bother. They have a sense of Humor.
Written by: ABR23, 2 Nov 2008 11:01 AM
From: Puerto Rico
43 comments on this sh*# and two on economy issues. So who is the Donkey?
From: United States
Anthony C the next time someone calls you a dumb jackass to your face, just tell yourself it's JOKE!!!
Chalk it up to someones sense of humor. HHHHAAAHAHAHAHA!!!
Written by: anthonyC, 3 Nov 2008 1:56 PM
From: United States
"Written by: snoopyy3k, 3 Nov 2008 11:54 AM
From: United States
Anthony C the next time someone calls you a dumb jackass to your face, just tell yourself it's JOKE!!!"
In Kindergarten they taught me "Sticks and Stones"
Plus if you saw me I doubt you would have the balls to do it.
From: United States
Okay Mahatma Ghandi.
But living in th US where racism, prejudice and discrimination is the specialty of day on the menu, one gets tired of the sticks and stones bit really quick, and just in case you did not know, words hurt just as hard or even hard than stick and stones. The wound that is inflicted by words take longer to heal than those made by sticks and stones.
And believe you me if I did saw you, I have not only have the balls to tell, I would laugh at you as I say it.
Written by: ABR23, 4 Nov 2008 11:26 AM
From: Puerto Rico
Over 20 million white people will vote for Obama, how many white Dominicans (%) voted for PENA-GOMEZ. Come to think of it not even black (which DR thinks it has none ) voted for Pena.
47 comments on this sh&* and 4 on economy.
Written by: anthonyC, 4 Nov 2008 12:29 PM
From: United States
Racism in the DR is much more prevelant and institutionalized than it is in the US.
From: United States
I beg to differ my friend. Having the opprtunity to have lived and live on both nations, in the US of A there are still place in cities like NYC, Boston, Atlanta and many others that just for being of color you get the crap beaten out of you. And you're lucky if you do not get linched. Apart from the fact that the cops will be called on you just for looking "like you don't belong there". I have experienced this in the US, to date not in the DR. Do not forget that slavery is still more so sewn into the fabric of US American society than it is in that of Dominican Society. Regardless of what issues Dominicans may have with color and the Haitian issue, it does not nearly compare with what transpires in the US.
From: United States
So that sticks and stones crap is not true. Cause words are much more powerful and longlasting damage than just sticks and stones.
From: United States, Somewhere in the World
snoopyy3k your so right, there still is a lot of discrimination here in the good ol US of A, unfortunatly things here we'll never change no matter what the law says, its peoples attitudes and the way there brought up, racisim is always going to exist, they have just learned how to curb their violent side because they know they could get into trouble, I can tell you right now maybe to outsiders you all see the USA as the land of oportunity as far as making money and getting ahead but it's bad here, I live here and have never liked it, because of all the discrimination. you all say this is the land of the free, but free of what, you have to watch very carefully what you say, how you say it, how you look at someone, because they could get offended and sue you, and its always someone that really doesn't need the money.
Written by: ABR23, 5 Nov 2008 11:29 PM
From: Puerto Rico
And the UTOPIA without those problems is where?
From: United States, Somewhere in the World
UTOPIA what the h....l is that, must be from outer space, I guess it should stay in OUTER SPACE!!!
ABR23 isn't it past your bedtime,,,,,,,,,,,,,go to bed, UTOPIA you must be in some weird dream, go back to sleep!!!!!!
Written by: ABR23, 6 Nov 2008 1:16 AM
From: Puerto Rico
I know cat's come out at night, meow and get shoes thrown at them.
Try understanding that, other countries have the same problem or worse. On a day like today where in the last 24 hours we had one of the most overwhelming shows of support for racial equality , prosperity and hope. We are moving in the right direction.
You Kitty Have a tendency to stress the negative or unfavorable, or take the gloomiest possible view. A belief that evil in the country outweighs good (pessimist). But 57 million or so proved you wrong yesterday. Join us on the side of hope.
Written by: ABR23, 6 Nov 2008 1:25 AM
From: Puerto Rico
PS: Stay cordial, be nice. Express your views. Reason does not offend, it convinces.
Have a sense of humor.
By the way I am 50+, but just to be sure I checked with my mom who is 83, and she says I can stay up as late as I want. LOL
"YOU HAVE TO WATCH WHAT YOU SAY HOW YOU SAY IT, SOMEONE MAY BE OFFENDED"
That is where this started, they were not trying to offend anyone. it was a kid and a pundit..
Written by: anthonyC, 6 Nov 2008 8:39 AM
From: United States
"Written by: snoopyy3k, 5 Nov 2008 1:00 PM
From: United States
So that sticks and stones crap is not true. Cause words are much more powerful and longlasting damage than just sticks and stones."
Only if you are a BIG WUSSY!!!
From: United States
Anthony the wounds you get from sticks and stones heal quite quickly, unless you have some severe skin disorder, which prevents wounds to heal quickly. The wounds that are inflicted from words last a lifetime. Ask anyone that knows.
FYI, growing up in the Souht Bronx the last thing on earth that anyone would considere me to be is a WUSSY. Only guys that use the word WUSSY like you are WUSSIES!!
I personally prefer to use a combination of other words to describe that, but this is not the time or the place to call you out of your name.
From: United States
Gatitapequena let's not also forget that here in the good ol' USA is home to many White Supremasist Groups such as the KKK, the Skin Heads and other factions that just love t ogo head hunting on people that are other than white.
Written by: ABR23, 6 Nov 2008 1:26 PM
From: Puerto Rico
That is the other great thing, we are all entitled to our opinions.
Goes to show you never know where a thread may lead.
From: United States
I totally agree. We all agree to disagree in a respectful manner, without being disrespectful to anyone just because of a difference of opinion.
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Hopefully they won't cut down the trees of Central Park to block Broadway. If they need some tires to burn, grab 'em from the cabs okay.
towards dominicans.
Society used to make fun of Jews, Blacks etc but individuals can overcome this and prove society wrong! Don't think for one moment that Micheal Jordan growing up in segregationist North Carolina was never ever referred to by the "N" word (often)! The firehouses and police dogs attacking peaceful civil rights activist all happened in his lifetime (even though the same people that attacked activitist are too ashamed today to talk about their segregationist position in the 60's and 70's).
I remember anti-bussing protests in Boston etc. We needed a reality check on this issue.
Like the Jews, Dominicans & RD Gov should spend more time proving society wrong & less time burning tir
That was impulsive post, no one has the right to pin the tail on the Donkey no matter what ethnic group they belong too. I don't agree or condone the senseless remarks , but then again eveyone needs to lighten up a bit and try and change the stereotype of foreigners in general in the US.
We need to practise what we preach.
Here the term "extranero' stranger, is used for everyone that doesn't look Dominican.
All she was doing was repeating what her child had said.
Regis Philbin is about 85 years old and doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground but if we were Puerto Ricans we would have been movilised en masse in congress already asking for apologies as well federal grants and pork from the government and initiate a class action suit demanding compensation from the station.
A bunch of NY lawyers will be happy to oblige for their nice cut!
Anyway the publicity is good for us. So all is well.
From: United States
I am wondering what was so offensive?
All she was doing was repeating what her child had said.
That is exactly what I said yesterday in the forum post on this subject!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HixR2u4MHM4
I think if you watch the video and listen to the story she is telling it is about her child explaining what the elephant and donkey mean as symbols of the US political system. Kids have a knack for saying the damnest things. I have an 8 years old who still says Glubs for Gloves. I think you folks are reading to much into this and making a mountain out of a molehill.
The Same can be said for the Camel and the Middle East/North Africa...I do not see a controversy here.
Keep in mind that most Gringos don't have a clue about much outside their border...The fact they knew the Dominican Republic was a country is a good sign...
We should sue this bastards for a lot of money and we will win.
I think that racial bias, gender, age, is a thing of the way back past, but since Regis is 85 years old
and lives in the 19 TH century that's up to date with him!
Let's sue the goddamn bastards!
If I was in NYC I would be the first on the picket line!
With a name like that you represent everything bad that Dominicans want to leave in the PAST!
Then you wonder why people make fun of Dominicans!!!
What a twit!!!
It was a JOKE!!!!
Jeez.
What a bunch of self-absorbed, low self-esteem losers.
Ethnic Background (check only one)
0 (A) Asian or Pacific Islander: Persons having origins in any of the peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands. This area includes, for example, China, Japan, Korea, the Philippine Islands and Samoa.
0 (B) African American (not of Hispanic origin): Persons having origins in any of the black ethnic groups.
0 (H) Hispanic: Persons having origins in any of the Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American or other Spanish cultures, regardless of ethnicity.
0 (I) Native American or Alaskan Native: Persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America, and who maintain cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.
0 (W) Caucasian (not of Hispanic origin): Persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.
There's no security, no electric, you need a birth certificate every six months (and it'll have mistakes that were never there) You need to pay for water, yet provide your own. Pay for elctiricity, and provide your own.
It sounds like we are being governed by a group of Jack asses.
Well though some may find it humorous and an irrelevant comment not needing apologies. The question is not whether it was humorous or not but rather acceptable by the group to whom it was directed.
What if an equal statement was directed at Cubans, Mexicans or Blacks. I am quite sure that those groups would be requesting an apology as well. Jesse Jackson Al Sharpton, La Rasa or the Cuban Exile Community would have been picketing ABC every day demanding their share of respect.
But since its not, so many feel that the comment was as "relevant" as the group to which it was targeted and it's OK. An indication of the discriminatory ethnocentric views of many.
Well though some may find it humorous and an irrelevant comment not needing apologies. The question is not whether it was humorous or not but rather acceptable by the group to whom it was directed."
Not its not.
It is a JOKE!!!!!!
Nobody has the right to decide what is an acceptable joke or not.
There is nothing that is excluded from being made fun of.
And they would be wrong as well.
BTW The Cubans for the most part wouldn't bother. They have a sense of Humor.
Chalk it up to someones sense of humor. HHHHAAAHAHAHAHA!!!
From: United States
Anthony C the next time someone calls you a dumb jackass to your face, just tell yourself it's JOKE!!!"
In Kindergarten they taught me "Sticks and Stones"
Plus if you saw me I doubt you would have the balls to do it.
But living in th US where racism, prejudice and discrimination is the specialty of day on the menu, one gets tired of the sticks and stones bit really quick, and just in case you did not know, words hurt just as hard or even hard than stick and stones. The wound that is inflicted by words take longer to heal than those made by sticks and stones.
And believe you me if I did saw you, I have not only have the balls to tell, I would laugh at you as I say it.
47 comments on this sh&* and 4 on economy.
ABR23 isn't it past your bedtime,,,,,,,,,,,,,go to bed, UTOPIA you must be in some weird dream, go back to sleep!!!!!!
Try understanding that, other countries have the same problem or worse. On a day like today where in the last 24 hours we had one of the most overwhelming shows of support for racial equality , prosperity and hope. We are moving in the right direction.
You Kitty Have a tendency to stress the negative or unfavorable, or take the gloomiest possible view. A belief that evil in the country outweighs good (pessimist). But 57 million or so proved you wrong yesterday. Join us on the side of hope.
Have a sense of humor.
By the way I am 50+, but just to be sure I checked with my mom who is 83, and she says I can stay up as late as I want. LOL
"YOU HAVE TO WATCH WHAT YOU SAY HOW YOU SAY IT, SOMEONE MAY BE OFFENDED"
That is where this started, they were not trying to offend anyone. it was a kid and a pundit..
From: United States
So that sticks and stones crap is not true. Cause words are much more powerful and longlasting damage than just sticks and stones."
Only if you are a BIG WUSSY!!!
FYI, growing up in the Souht Bronx the last thing on earth that anyone would considere me to be is a WUSSY. Only guys that use the word WUSSY like you are WUSSIES!!
I personally prefer to use a combination of other words to describe that, but this is not the time or the place to call you out of your name.
Goes to show you never know where a thread may lead.