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[-] Adm_Drummer@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Yes, the slur "Coon" definitely exists up there. Very likely imported from american media/influence.

It holds the same place in Canadian vernacular as a hateful slur in many places. Though you will also get a lot of unknowing folks who just call raccoons "Coons" still.

this post was submitted on 13 Nov 2024
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