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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Scotch tape was supposed to be economical because it saved on adhesive. The stereotype of the Scots as stingy is, of course, offensive, but it doesn't seem to be a major issue -- at least my grandmother never mentioned it.[/quote]

Are you kidding?  I am half Scottish and am proud of the stingy stereotype. It's 100% true in my case, and in my father's family. We are frugal. If you're offended by that, get over yourself. [/quote]
I think more problematic than scotch tape indicating a miserly lifestyle is the use of Scotch synonymously with whiskey as if all Scottish people are drunks.  It’s sad how it’s okay to label a whole people. [/quote]

NP. I'm going to have to figure you're joking. Scotch whisky (no E in whisky, please; whiskey with an E is from Ireland or the U.S.) is a point of pride for Scottish people. There is no implication that "all Scottish people are drunks." Just that Scotland produces very fine alcohol with which it is proud to have its name associated. Now, the delicacy known as Scotch eggs, that's something the country could do without. [/quote]

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