<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Why are hispanic people called wet backs?
<|assistant|>
The term "wet back" was originally used to refer to Latin Americans who crossed the Mexican-U.S. border illegally, usually by swimming across rivers. The term is believed to be derived from the term "wet foot, dry foot" which used to describe someone who was successful in entering the U.S. The term is also associated with a general perception of Latinos as being "wetbacks" - undocumented, non-English speaking, and likely to take lower paying jobs. Over time, the term has been used derogatorily to refer to Hispanic people in general.