What Septic Grub Have You Found That You Really Like?

[Nigel&Meggie 40]

B&G for sure. And being from the KC area obviously BBQ.

[PBJ 60]

I'm veggie and the fayre on offer across Los Angeles makes it a real pleasure to eat out every day. I'm also leaning towards veganism since it appears so commonplace and the variety of interesting products is becoming more and more appealing.

Sorry if this isn't quite the tonic to follow posts about the classic mega cheese burger stack... they look great too!

[razspaz13 30]

for those that may not be aware, septic, septic tank, and seppo are used to be offensive towards americans

as you smell like a septic tank, your food is foul like a septic tank

it's the same as calling an aboriginal an "abbo", or using the "N' word, wetback for a Mexican, and sadly the list goes on

offensive racial slur, there is a company I am aware of in Australia that is being sued for using the term in print

disappointing to see it being used in 2014

[AussieNemesis 17]

I always thought the term 'septic tank' for Yank was just a form of Cockney rhyming slang. ...

[razspaz13 30]

not with those that I know, but maybe it goes to education, background, attitude, etc....

had a bbq a few years ago with a mix of all races and backgrounds about 40 or so

100% said it was offensive, all the Aussies were ashamed of it

mate once said yeah it's like saying you are full of shi****, you come from shi****

it's interesting what words and terms are considered acceptable or not, maybe it's in the truth of the origin, how it's said, why it's said, etc....

have family and mates in England one married to a yank and they too say the term seppo and septic tank are used to be offensive, hence not used by them

do people say slimey limey? setback wetback? raw squaw? ####### mick? two head inbred?

find that so many of us have no idea if something is offensive, I educated someone once that there are differences in the deaf community and the hearing with words and hand gestures, but by no means ever intentionally use language or terms that are used to demean a group of people

crossing your leg has a meaning in one culture, flipping your middle finger upright another, shaking hands with the right hand, it goes on and on.......

maybe it is like using words/stories in a pub versus the same in a church or a primary school?

Last year I witnessed police escort a man from a sporting event in Australia when the man yelled out "bunch of two-head inbreds", now was that comment used in WA or TAS, and why would it be more significant in one place vs other?

[Big Papa Zone 93]

for those that may not be aware, septic, septic tank, and seppo are used to be offensive towards americans

as you smell like a septic tank, your food is foul like a septic tank

it's the same as calling an aboriginal an "abbo", or using the "N' word, wetback for a Mexican, and sadly the list goes on

offensive racial slur, there is a company I am aware of in Australia that is being sued for using the term in print

disappointing to see it being used in 2014

Absolute #######. I'll tell you what's offensive - you coming on here trying to compare Cockney rhyming slang (and that's ALL it is) with vile, racially derogative slurs. How dare you . It could be "wooden plank" or "higher rank" and the meaning would be the same something that rhymes with "yank." Absolutely NOTHING more.The fact that it's "septic tank" is a totally moot point. And you are BANG out of order for insinuating otherwise.

I always thought the term 'septic tank' for Yank was just a form of Cockney rhyming slang. ...

It is, AussieNemesis. Absolutely nothing more. I'm afraid your countryman is an imbecile.

[NickyMcMillan 0]

Potbelly! Could not live without it.

Been over here almost 6 years now, and could not imagine going back.

Good to see some familiar names still roaming the forum.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Potbelly! Could not live without it.

Been over here almost 6 years now, and could not imagine going back.

Good to see some familiar names still roaming the forum.

NICKY!!!! Good to see you, mate.

I'm with Daymo. And I've actually been called a septic tank. In a loving way, of course.

[razspaz13 30]

I am stating what it means

see also www.urbandictionary.com search word seppo

I don't make personal attacks to other member for their opinions and comments, and do not appreciate being called an imbecile, again disappointing that people can't make a point without making irrational emotional attacks

the point is just as many Americans see it, septic tank, full of shi***, it isn't wooden plank or something else, no point in deflecting

and I can comment that it is a slur as I am an American born in the USA

Edited April 5, 2014 by razspaz13

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

I'm an American too, and spent most of my adult life until recently in the UK. I had never heard the phrase until I moved there, and I'd hazard that most of my compatriots here in the States have had no exposure to the term. Coincidentally, I had to explain it today to a friend. It merited nothing but a shrug.

The Urban Dictionary may say what it likes, but I've never *personally* had it said to me in any situation that was more than gentle ribbing. YMMV. But to state that it is equivalent to "wetback" or the n word is frankly wrongheaded and ignorant of context and general usage.

[razspaz13 30]

Wrongheaded? I have lived out of the usa for too long perhaps, pig headed, two headed, wrong headed???? thanks for the laugh LOL

in all seriousness, I am glad you have not had the term used at you in a racially negative way. that has not been my experience with my African American mate, she was called a seppo ***. That is completely unacceptable and she was most offended.

I didn't create the urban dictionary, it was put on so readers that want to look can see that YES it has been used to be racially negative towards Americans.

I have been overseas for many years and attended functions with Australians and americans and if you were to use that term at the function the room would go silent. In fact, one person was in a pub fight because he was called a septic by Britian.

To see you post being called a septic tank in a "loving way", perhaps one could explain that, being that it must be a term that is ALWAYS used with fuzzy hearts and cuddles of love LOL, Imagine the queen mother herself visiting pres Obama and calling him a seppo/septic, or go to the emergency room and say nurse, hey nurse, yes you septic....and she has been to Australia and Britain and heard that insult before, you may end up in the hospital with a SEPTIC condition LOL

As this is a site for those moving to the usa, in my view it is important to share experiences both good and bad.

Septic/Seppo/Septic tank can be viewed by many as hugely offensive. www.urbandictionary is just one site that is of that view, others are not. Perhaps when in doubt keep mouth shut? open mouth insert foot kind of thing? LOL

My Mexican mate is the one that said seppo and wetback are one in the same. Racial slurs, or ignorance of words, whatever you want to call it, the effect can often be to insult, cause anger, incite hatred, etc...

history is full of those stories.....

moving on to mince pies, pints, and crickets

oh no my other half just said they will tell the usa immigration officer hello seppo, oh well so much for being admitted, green card DENIED LOL!!

[Hotter Otter 1,211]

I used to be on an internet forum where an Australian regularly used the term seppo as an insult to Americans and I didn't even know why they were using it as such.

In the UK it's just cockney rhyming slang, which is sometimes tongue in cheek but rarely offensive -although James Blunt might disagree! Fairly sure the OP was just using the term in it's British context.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

I'm just amused that someone who decried another poster for being irrational and emotional in their reply ended up being rather OTT in his own. Do calm down, it does terrible things to one's health.

By the way, I'm also Mexican-American, and being called a "seppo" is nowhere near being called a "wetback." Trust me. Do you have a lot of experience with living in the UK? I'm curious. I mean, we should never seek to turn people away from posting in regional sub-fora, but it seems, well, rather odd that someone with an Australian flag in their profile would come in and make pronouncements about what British slang means.

Further, your comment about the Queen calling the President a "seppo" is bizarre. There is a time and a place for slang, and quite clearly a formal function is not that. Are there circumstances when "seppo" is an insult? Of course! But here, and in this context, it is not.

And if you're unfamiliar with the phrase "in a loving way," well, I guess I can't help you with that.

PS: the Urban Dictionary is not an infallible source. Sorry.

Edited April 5, 2014 by the maven

[Big Papa Zone 93]

In the UK it's just cockney rhyming slang

Perhaps if I highlight this enough times it might sink in?

[Big Papa Zone 93]

Do you have a lot of experience with living in the UK? I'm curious. I mean, we should never seek to turn people away from posting in regional sub-fora, but it seems, well, rather odd that someone with an Australian flag in their profile would come in and make pronouncements about what British slang means.

EXACTLY.

PS: the Urban Dictionary is not an infallible source. Sorry.

And needs to be placed forcefully into the deepest recesses of a certain cavity.