[snugs]

Actually I think of both the terms Limey and Mick as fairly friendly nicknames.

A lot of Irishmen in Britain get the nickname Mick or Paddy.

If I was called a limey I would not be offended I see that comment in fact as part of our heritage and it also shows that us Brits had an understanding of natural medicine way back.

[Joe 6-pack]

"If I was called a limey I would not be offended I see that comment in fact as part of our heritage and it also shows that us Brits had an understanding of natural medicine way back."

I've always (well, almost always) used the term, "limey" in good humor (or is it humour? :). When I wish to disparage a Briton, I generally refer to them as "royalist," or, "lobsterback."