Its an interesting anedote when sitting with buddies in a bar and I occasionally used it to good effect on girls in college. And thats about it. When asked about my nationality I'm proud to say I'm an American, if pressed I'll proudly claim the title of US Marine, and if really pressed I'll own up to being a New Yorker (with a bit of shame). However the distinction of race, religion, nor the shape of my ear lobe affects my pride in who and what I am.
Characters like Wardie are sad. They define who they are by what their ancestors were.
"I once met a small salamander who bragged his mother was half dinosaur. I didn't say anything since he so obviously had nothing else to be proud about." -Robert Heinlein
I like that quote.
Consider it stolen! :-)