1992 March 30, Daniel Zev Sands, “Re: Spelling, period!”, in alt.folklore.computers[1] (Usenet), message-ID <1605@hsdndev.UUCP>:
I should note, however, that and self-respecting Frenchperson would gag if you suggested that 'Macinaw' approximated the correct pronunciation. ;-)
2002 March 30, Mason Barge, “Re: how to use oral English proficiently for people of non-english country”, in alt.usage.english[2] (Usenet), message-ID <20020329192830.00989.00001256@mb-cu.aol.com>:
I have never taken offence when a Frenchperson has (politely) corrected my speech.
2003 March 3, keith, “what Tom DeLay said to a FrenchWeasel - priceless!”, in alt.rush-limbaugh[3] (Usenet), message-ID <vl3t4vg1slij5va7qsor50ilhcjlscit0j@4ax.com>:
Tom DeLay, House Majority Leader, was approached by a Frenchperson (I refuse to use "man" when referring to a weasel) who accuses the US of being warmongers.
