Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
There is a name that is used here in the UK as a collective noun to specify those from the USA. As youngsters we were told pretty firmly not to call the GI's it(we did though), and I am never sure if it causes offence or not, I don't think it does, although I can see a historical problem between certain states of the USA, perhaps you chaps from the USA could enlighten me? The word used, is the description of pulling sharply on a piece of rope. Yes? Got it? Of course you have!
Jock, like so many words I think it is all down to tone of voice and context. My feeling is that only the objectionable would ever object.