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Myanmar - also called Burma. We get it !!!!
Posted on 11/5/15 at 7:46 am
Posted on 11/5/15 at 7:46 am
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Is anyone else tired of hearing the talking head on TV or radio say the country of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. It has been 26 years and they are still saying this every time a news story covers something in Myanmar.
You don't hear Thailand, formerly known as Siam. Or Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia. It's just weird and annoying to hear it all the time.
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Is anyone else tired of hearing the talking head on TV or radio say the country of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. It has been 26 years and they are still saying this every time a news story covers something in Myanmar.
You don't hear Thailand, formerly known as Siam. Or Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia. It's just weird and annoying to hear it all the time.
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Posted on 11/5/15 at 7:46 am to danieltzedekah
This annoys me also
Posted on 11/5/15 at 7:46 am to danieltzedekah
Never heard of it
Posted on 11/5/15 at 7:47 am to musick
It's because of Seinfeld.
Posted on 11/5/15 at 7:48 am to danieltzedekah
Quite annoying but they know their base has no idea what they are talking about
Posted on 11/5/15 at 7:49 am to danieltzedekah
Now this is a strange thing to be angered by.
Posted on 11/5/15 at 7:50 am to danieltzedekah
Posted on 11/5/15 at 7:50 am to danieltzedekah
IM SURE YOU HAVE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS IN YOUR LIFE TO GET UPSET ABOUT.
Posted on 11/5/15 at 7:50 am to danieltzedekah
Posted on 11/5/15 at 7:50 am to Artie Rome
Yeah. First world problem for sure. It just strikes me as weird to hear it as often as I do about a minor country. Just thought I'd share.
Posted on 11/5/15 at 7:51 am to danieltzedekah
Hey Myanmar?
Posted on 11/5/15 at 7:51 am to danieltzedekah
When they start referring to Burma Shave as Myanmar Shave they've gone too far. 
ETA: China-Burma-India is the most overlooked theater of World War 2.
ETA: China-Burma-India is the most overlooked theater of World War 2.
This post was edited on 11/5/15 at 8:17 am
Posted on 11/5/15 at 7:53 am to danieltzedekah
My ex-wife would Burma dinner.
That's why we're divorced
That's why we're divorced
Posted on 11/5/15 at 8:02 am to danieltzedekah
quote:
Or Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia
Sad story. Rhodesia was a great country.
Posted on 11/5/15 at 8:03 am to danieltzedekah
Really good Parts Unknown episode
Posted on 11/5/15 at 8:05 am to Cooter Davenport
Colonialism wasn't all bad. Zimbabwe, as run by Mugabe since late 80's is not a nice place.
Posted on 11/5/15 at 8:07 am to danieltzedekah
You,on the bicycle,sell me one of your melons.
Posted on 11/5/15 at 8:10 am to danieltzedekah
Mama named it Burma, Imma call it Burma.
Posted on 11/5/15 at 8:12 am to danieltzedekah
Does the US recognize the (former) military junta/ex-military that still basically control the government? That could be why you hear it referred to as Burma.
The State Department calls it Burma officially I believe.
It's like how ISIS is referred to as the "self-proclaimed" Islamic State. It is a way to avoid giving it official recognition.
The State Department calls it Burma officially I believe.
It's like how ISIS is referred to as the "self-proclaimed" Islamic State. It is a way to avoid giving it official recognition.
This post was edited on 11/5/15 at 8:14 am
Posted on 11/5/15 at 8:14 am to Cooter Davenport
quote:
Rhodesia was a great country.
But if you listen to the Stevie Wonder song, peace has come to Zimbabwe.
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