# Why is "Jew" not a slur?

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**Created:** [August 17, 2014, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-jew-not-a-slur/695782 "2014-08-17T21:40:36Z")
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#### Post date: [August 18, 2014, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-jew-not-a-slur/695782/22 "2014-08-18T01:35:25Z")

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It’s probably meant to be offensive when someone says “Hey, Jew!”.

On the other hand, “Heb” [is not derogatory at all](http://lumbertonoutpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/h-e-b.jpg).

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