11-03-2003, 05:24 AM
Quote:In 1983 a Canadian documentary, "Cruel Camera," about abuse of animals in movies, asserted that the scene was faked, using lemmings bought from Eskimo children and herded into the water.
Canadians never use the term "Eskimo" these days. It's derogatory (though, in 1983 that wasn't widely taught).
I'd just like to set the record straight. "Eskimo" = wrong. "Inuit" = correct.
(pronunciation = "in-yoo-it")
Most Inuits can get quite offended if you call them "Eskimos".