Oh, no you DIDN'T

I just found a comment on my blog I had somehow missed before. Here it is, as posted by Elvisload:

“I'll tell you what's embarasing...referring to Bakersfield as Bako...don't try and be cool in the way you speak at the sacrifice of our town's dignity. And don't try to empress out of towners by taking them to the wine cellar... take them to Basque... show some balls.”

So...balls in hand, here is my somewhat belated reply….

#1 As a resident of BAKERSFIELD for the past 30++ years, I can assure you that when I (and my friends) refer to “Bako” is it in no way meant to be either derogatory nor negative. As far as I am concerned, it is a term of endearment. Again, as a long time resident of this community, I would venture to guess that most people would agree with me. I’m not sure how using Bako “sacrifices” our “town’s dignity.” Personally, I think if you can’t joke about it, you are not in touch with reality.

#2. I don’t have to try to “be cool,” I just am. I’m cool in my own strange, dorky, endearing, Bako way. So step off.

#3 If you had been paying ANY attention to what I have written over the past few months, you should be HUMILIATED by your suggestion that I! one of the biggest supporters of Basque restaurants (I’m talking huge) IN TOWN, should “take them to Basque.” Why don’t you take a minute and try and catch up with the rest of us.

I suggest you get the panties out of your ass.