Q Talk

[Group 5 minus 1]

When our youngest grandson was in high school-just a few years ago- they were not permitted to use the term gypsy. Had to say Romany .

[beach-mom]

@Group 5 minus 1 - That's interesting. I think the term "Romany" is more specific to one country and would get a lot of pushback. I have a good friend whose daughter is marrying someone from Romania next month.

 I see nothing wrong with the term "gypsy." To me it's like "cowboy."  :

[PickyPicky3]

The Roma people find the word gypsy insulting and reject any use of it to refer to them.

[Desertdi]

Here's the difference (compliments of Reddit) between Romanian and Romani peoples:

"Roma and Romani- terms referring to a specific European ethnic group. Also known as Gypsies, although this term is now considered derogatory. Romanian- relating to the nation of Romania. The name "Romania" is not at all related to the Roma, although, as with many European countries, many Roma do happen to live in Romania."

[moonandthestars]

I've grown up admiring gypsies - wild and free, very artistic.  bohemian culture and lifestyle. I used to dress as a gypsy as a little girl for many halloweens - guess I better not run for office!   

I just did a quick search on roma or romi and I think I gather that 'gypsy' people are not all one people, not all romi.   Romania, Hungary, northern India. baltics, i think too.

[Imaoldhippie]

Oh the horror of it all, good grief!

[faeriemoon]

I too was kind of surprised they got away with naming a company "gypsy" anything.

[CalminHeart]

Perhaps those in the area are offended by gypsy. Just call people what they want to be called.  It's really that simple and easy to respect others.

[Witchy Woman]

@Group 5 minus 1 

Aside from the name, I was curious about their offerings so I tuned in---for about 5 minutes.

Most of their items I've seen at Hobby Lobby and elsewhere.  That's not a bad thing, but nothing unique in my view.

I wish them well, however...but I'm sure their name will continue to be a sore spot for many.

[LindaSal]

I never would have thought of gypsy as being offensive.   Stevie Nicks uses the word in some of her songs as did Cher, "gypsys tramps and thieves"........that was a great song.

When we visited Spain the word gypsy was used often, there are many there and we were warned about them as they are known for stealing from the tourists.