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1. www.irishtimes.com › culture › tv-radioWho are ‘the Micks’, the British regiment at the heart of a ...

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   Jun 2, 2022 · On BBC television on Thursday, the term “the Micks” was used to describe the Irish Guards regiment in the British army. Perhaps understandably, there was a swift reaction, with many people on...

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3. www.irishcentral.com › news › micks-irish-guardsIrish Guards referred to as "Micks" on BBC - is it offensive?

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   Jun 2, 2022 · "Micks," while officially deemed derogatory, is used "affectionately" to refer to the Irish Guards regiment in the British Army. The Irish Guards, led by Prince William, performed the...

4. www.reddit.com › r › irelandHow offensive is it for a British person to call an Irish ...

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   It is an insult because its Thick Micks i.e. stupid irish. Juvenile and harmless enough but still. Bad form like.

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   During the BBC's coverage of the Queens jubilee, a commentator referred to the Irish Guards regiment by their nickname "The Micks', while also claiming that ...

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6. www.irishcentral.com › culture › craicNegative terms used to describe Irish everywhere - IrishCentral

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   Sep 30, 2024 · Micks. Used mainly in America and often embraced by the Irish as a badge of honor e.g. “The Mick Clique” —a few years back to describe leading Irish American journalists who dominated the...

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   Jun 2, 2022 · BBC viewers were outraged as a former British soldier tried to explain why the word ‘Micks’ isn’t offensive to the Irish. The conversation between host Huw Edwards and former officer in Irish Guards Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton occurred during the BBC’s coverage of Jubilee celebrations.

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   Was 'Micks' an insult?

   • *** The Irish Guards veteran who, on BBC’s jubilee commentary, tried to persuade listeners that “Micks” was not an insult, quoted Lawrence of Arabia when he praised the regiment’s “fantastic mix of guard’s discipline [and] irrational tenth”.

   Taking the Mick – Frank McNally on racial epithets, dogs of war, and

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   Are Irish Guards 'Micks' a bad name?

   • BBC coverage of Irish Guards at Jubilee sparks criticism A former British officer in the Irish Guards said on BBC that negative connotations of the regiment's "Micks" nickname have worn off, but Irish people disagree.

   Irish Guards referred to as "Micks" on BBC - is it offensive?

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   Are 'Micks' a derogatory term?

   • The Irish Guards, led by Prince William, performed the Trooping of the Colour today, June 2, at the start of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee ceremonies in London. However, one BBC clip covering Thursday's events has stirred some controversy for its mention of the term "Micks," a derogatory term for Irish people or people of Irish descent.

   Irish Guards referred to as "Micks" on BBC - is it offensive?

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   Who are the Micks & why are they called Micks?

   • On BBC television on Thursday, the term “the Micks” was used to describe the Irish Guards regiment in the British army. Perhaps understandably, there was a swift reaction, with many people on social media appalled at commentators’ use of the term.

   Who are ‘the Micks’, the British regiment at the heart of a social

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   Is 'Micks' offensive to the Irish?

   • Edwards was quick to ask his guest to elaborate on what he meant as some might not take kindly to the term ‘Micks’. BBC viewers were outraged as a former British soldier explained why the word ‘Micks’ isn’t offensive to the Irish. Photo: Guy Bell

   Viewers outraged as British commentator refers to Irish as 'Micks' on

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   How long has the Irish Guard been called Micks?

   • As some pointed out, there is a 120-year history to the term (others said historical usage is no excuse for using an offensive word). The Irish Guards, a part of the British army since 1900, have been known as “the Micks” for generations and have themselves appropriate the name for their regiment.

   Who are ‘the Micks’, the British regiment at the heart of a social

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9. www.irishtimes.com › opinion › an-irish-diaryTaking the Mick – Frank McNally on racial epithets, dogs of ...

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   Jun 3, 2022 · The Irish Guards veteran who, on BBC’s jubilee commentary, tried to persuade listeners that “Micks” was not an insult, quoted Lawrence of Arabia when he praised the regiment’s “fantastic...