Learning about Cameroon-ians

Having been to Cameroon last summer, Charlie and Wes are a bit more knowledgeable than me about the country and the people, and sometimes they've had to graciously correct my mistakes.

Here's an excerpt from an email exchange between Charlie and me a couple months ago. In preparation for an upcoming presentation about our trip, I suggested an outline over email. I wrote:

....Then, Wes, you could transition to present the theological ground for our trip. You could repeat the same thing you said as you prayed for Cameroon and our trip yesterday. God is calling a people to Himself around the globe. You could mention how many Cameroonies (sp?) who come to the school have been touched by the Holy Spirit and have a zeal for God, but cannot even explain the gospel. This can be brief but bold.

To this, Charlie replied:

Suggestion/modification:

Wes: I would subtly suggest that you NOT call residents of Cameroon "Cameroonies," but maybe something more like "Cameroonians." Otherwise they sound like small candies, perhaps even with chewy centers. Chewy marshmallow centers. mmmm...

-c

I'm sure some Cameroonians have accidentally called us "Americanies" before, so I don't feel too bad.

--tg, for himself, obviously