• @robocall@lemmy.worldOP
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    23 months ago

    American here. I have never seen a fellow American refer to themself as a Yank. I thought that word was reserved for WWII British soldiers.

    • Maeve
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      23 months ago

      You never sang “Yankee Doodle,” or “Yankee Doodle Dandy” on July 4, even as a kid? I’m southern as can be and these were staples on the Fourth, Memorial and Labor Days, as well as bright red hotdogs, chips (crisps), soda and Budweiser and PBR.

      • @robocall@lemmy.worldOP
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        13 months ago

        I’ve heard those songs, but it doesn’t mean I call myself a yank in conversation. It sounds antiquated.