The origin of the word "kike"

[Aconite]

I learned this the other day and found it very interesting. "Kikel" is the yiddish word for circle. And they're called that because Jewish immigrants arriving at Ellis Island in the early 20th century were asked to sign immigration forms. Many who could not write in English refused to sign with an "X," as they associated that mark with the Christian cross. Instead, they drew a circle.

 

[psychopathic]

I remember learning about the origin not long ago and I've been using both iterations since. Kikel is just as convenient and funny as kike in certain scenarios.

 

[Deleted member 273003]

total kikel death
i just dont like circles

 

[Aconite]

I remember learning about the origin not long ago and I've been using both iterations since. Kikel is just as convenient and funny as kike in certain scenarios.

lol never heard anyone call a Jew a "kikel". Gonna have to start using that.

 

[Banana ★ 🍌]

I learned this the other day and found it very interesting. "Kikel" is the yiddish word for circle. And they're called that because Jewish immigrants arriving at Ellis Island in the early 20th century were asked to sign immigration forms. Many who could not write in English refused to sign with an "X," as they associated that mark with the Christian cross. Instead, they drew a circle.

They just be makeing anything slurs just to get mad over it lol

 

[Sigma]

I learned this the other day and found it very interesting. "Kikel" is the yiddish word for circle. And they're called that because Jewish immigrants arriving at Ellis Island in the early 20th century were asked to sign immigration forms. Many who could not write in English refused to sign with an "X," as they associated that mark with the Christian cross. Instead, they drew a circle.

Very needed information

 

[sorrowfulsad]

I learned this the other day and found it very interesting. "Kikel" is the yiddish word for circle. And they're called that because Jewish immigrants arriving at Ellis Island in the early 20th century were asked to sign immigration forms. Many who could not write in English refused to sign with an "X," as they associated that mark with the Christian cross. Instead, they drew a circle.

man fuck them lmao most people in israel also don't use the + symbol cause it looks too close to a swastika

 

[bourgeoizyzz]

I thought it was because the French used to throw them from hot air baloona

They called it "flying a kike"

 

[Aconite]

man fuck them lmao most people in israel also don't use the + symbol cause it looks too close to a swastika

No, they dont use it because it looks too close to a cross. They actually use an alternative symbol in schools, too.

 

[Aconite]

I thought it was because the French used to throw them from hot air baloona

They called it "flying a kike"

I would pay anything to see that