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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
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Why are Mexicans called beaners?
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The term "beaner" has historically been used to refer to Mexican people, in particular to people of Mexican descent, by insult and as a slur. It has origins in the Spanish language, where bean, which was commonly used to refer to those of Mexican descent, was used as a pejorative term for a Mexican person. The term eventually made its way into English, becoming a derogatory term that is still used to refer to people of Mexican descent today. The precise origins of the term are unknown, but it has been commonly used throughout the United States since the 1800s.