On 15/07/2011 3:18 AM, Darren New wrote:
> On 7/14/2011 18:07, Stephen wrote:
>> On 14/07/2011 6:09 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> > Oreo is also derogatory American slang.
>>> I hadn't heard that -
>>
>> Black on the outside. White on the inside.
>
> Exactly. I think it refers to individuals of african descent who act in
> a way the local community perceives as that of european descent. I.e., a
> black guy sucking up to a white guy to get white guy perks would be an
> oreo.
>

You think? O_O ;-)
AFAIK It also applies to (I'm at a loss for the correct term) people of 
colour who want to better themselves and leave their community behind. 
Similar to working class folk who want to get out of the slums

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Regards
     Stephen

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