re: Went too deep in to google. Found out we ain't supposed to say coonass

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most folks don't know the term "coonass" originated during WWII from a very poorly pronounced english version of the French term "connoisseur", in short "connois", pronounced "coonass", meaning "one of knowledge, experience and expertise". far be it to let the truth get in the way of a good story. i wear the badge proudly as should all cajuns..

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Quit trying to French that shite up. It was in existence long before WW2.

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most folks don't know the term "coonass" originated during WWII from a very poorly pronounced english version of the French term "connoisseur", in short "connois", pronounced "coonass", meaning "one of knowledge, experience and expertise". far be it to let the truth get in the way of a good story. i wear the badge proudly as should all cajuns...

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The version I've always heard is that it originated from WWI France when Cajun soldiers communicated with the French in Acadian French, and because they were not as "refined" as theirs snobby French allies, the French called them "connasse" which translates roughly to "dirty prostitute". It got anglicized into Coon arse, and Cajuns kept it as a badge of honor.