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posted by
adventurer02
on August 5, 2015 at 10:44 AM
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kidnykid
Actually, I
did know that--though I learned it just recently. I've been reading a lot into my own ethnic history lately and found that out in one of the books I have! According to the book, "without papers" was also a way for the powers that be on Ellis Island to reject the Italians application to enter America and become citizens. Although, also according to the book, they aren't really
absolutely sure that WOP is derived from "without papers," but say that it is likely.
posted by
Jemmie211
on April 7, 2005 at 3:37 PM
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Did you know...
that WOP originally meant "without papers?" Many Italians came to the USA without identity papers proving their national origin, so that's how the Ellis Island workers allegedly would record their status.
posted by
kidnykid
on April 7, 2005 at 12:58 PM
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Sassy
LOL I'll have to remember that one!
posted by
Jemmie211
on March 21, 2005 at 11:54 PM
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Lol
Being married to an Italian, I will add another one. What does an Italians flat tire on his car sound like? Wop, wop, wop
posted by
Sherri_G
on March 21, 2005 at 11:37 PM
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