Oh, aquells graciós catalans benjamins!

Today I learnt a new word, a caring funny word for the next generation of Catalans who (everyone expects) will be the first of the “true nation” of Catalonia: Catalufos It’s a mix of Pitufos (the Smurfs – remember them? They’re still big in Spain) and Catalans. Geddit? Later: I’m told this was actually an insult in “days gone by” (the 90’s) used against the nationalists in Catalonia. Nowadays Catalan Mothers call their babies Catalufos Continue reading Oh, aquells graciós catalans benjamins!