chink in the cracker

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A white guy and an Asian guy, friends, paused to discuss the former's use of the phrase "chink in the armor." They agreed that the phrase is racist in neither origin nor intent, yet the Asian guy suggested that it be avoided anyway. The white guy said sure, so long as you avoid all uses of the word cracker. "Use unleavened bread instead."

They laughed and moved on, leaving me to wonder whether an Asian has ever used the epithet cracker in all history. I think I might pay to see this happen.