Filipinos, do you like being called or reffered to as "FIips"?

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tranquil

The origin of the word came from the american G.I.'s who call the local as Flip. It is actually an acronym for "F***ing Little Island People.

In time the real meaning got forgotten, some changed the first word to mean Fantastic or Fabulous; others think of the term in its actual english meaning (example: flip = to react with excitement).

Personally, it is just another word. It will only annoy me if I let it.

It's similar to dark-skinned individuals who are called as "Blacks". Some are fine with it, some would rather not be called as such.

Panda007

A 'flip' is basically an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return. Or, a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water. It can even mean a hot or cold alcoholic drink containing beaten egg !...
So, I do not think that any self-respecting Filipino, or Filipina, would care to be referred to as a 'Flip' - by a flippant [very inappropriately comical] person.

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Of course not, maybe it's the only way racist can degrade Filipinos. By typing filipino in flipino, it's not a typo error. It was type on purpose.

ELSEE

Not at all, It is just a short way of calling us the Filipinos. It is easier to say so no.

tomoyuki

were not flip,were just jolly person

1stimemom

no..coz FLIP is an acronym for "F*****g little island people"

and also "flip" in PI means crazy...

Aref H4

If they call me "FLIP", I call back "FLOP".

"Hi ya, there, FLIP!"

"YO! FLOP! How ya doin'?"

jara

no...

flip is lyk a slang...

which means may sayad... baliw... abnormal

crazy...

who would want to be called crazy?? hehehe!

piaryel

No, no, no!

I grew up in the Philippines during the time when FLIP means someone is CRAZY so no!

Troubadour

UMmm? I wonder if white Americans feel the same way about being called "Joe"?

Flip is a term used colloquially by Filipino American youth to refer to those of Filipino descent.

According to the late journalist and activist Alex Fabros, Sr. (1903â€“1999), the term was FIRST USED BY FILIPINOS sometime after his immigration to the United States in 1929

While Flip is usually used inoffensively, the folk etymology of the term is that it is an acronym for (words deleted but you can read answer above) which was ALLEGEDLY coined by American soldiers during World War II. In response, many young Filipino Americans changed the first word of the acronym to funny, fine, or friendly. The slang flip was invariably used as an acronym for fine-looking island people by Flip Gear, a California-based clothing brand[1] .

A more plausible etymology of the term is that it is derived from the word Filipino.

There are Filipinos who do avoid the term for other reasons (such as "flipped" being used to mean "gone crazy", giving the term a perceived negative connotation) and prefer to be simply called Filipino or Pinoy/Pinay instead.

Don't believe every thing someone says (LOOK IT UP FOR YOUR SELF).

Rode|ette Û©

FLIP has a different meaning in the Philippines i'm sure no one will like it.

Go ahead call yourselves FLIPS! just don't address it to me i might pull a gun in your head.

Juan C

no, if possible... just call me Filipino, or Pinoy...

Angel-ene

NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kojak

Filipino people are justifiably a very proud people. Due to around 200 years of degradation and occupation by egocentric foreigners they are justifiably sensitive to disrespect. I know of no nationality which enjoys being referred to by a degrading slang term. The Japanese do not like to be call "Japs". Chinese do not like to be referred to as "Chinks". .....and Filipinos do not like to be called "Flips".

SIDEBAR: When in doubt.....be respectful.....women do not like being called "bitches" either

A Worshiper of JAH

I knew it is a slang word / term.
Although, I did not know that it means 'crazy.'
I didn't care,
only in the sense that I was recognized as a Philippina*.
Now, that I know what it is, I will be polite;
but inform the user, that ; that is not o.k.
My ppl** don't use that term, but some1 else, may.

*I'm multi-cultural.
** the ppl I am with, associate w/; family, friends.

`â™¥â€¢Debbie the PINAY`â™¥â€¢

no, just plain Filipino is fine

windblown

No because it is offensive. We must use the proper words or terms when we're talking about people or citizens of other countries.

â™¥angelfireâ™¥

I was never refered to or called as a flip.
I was always refered to as filipina.
Therefore I wouldn't want to be refered to as "flip"...as I am not a flip, Filipinos aren't flips!