Re: Bill to keep Sioux nickname
Originally Posted by
StL Bison Fan
They are all derogatory names for Italians
The Hill in StL was called Dago Hill. Many great restaurants there
That’s where Joe Garagiola is from. He called it the Hill during broadcasts
My father in law was Siciian (as is my spouse then of course). He said that the term WOP is an acronym for "With Out Papers" and dates back to early immigration from Europe(Italy) at Ellis Island when these people would hop off a boat with no travel documents.
Don't know anything about the origination of the other terms...
Don't believe everything you think.