stackyFACTSThe phrase used to describe loud, culturally ignorant vacationers actually began as a compliment. In a 1958 book, the titular character was a physically unattractive but incredibly humble and helpful engineer working overseas. Society completely hijacked the phrase and reversed the meaning entirely.
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