PC My White, Guinnea, Mic, Ass!
Ok, so a post on one of the messageboards I frequent sparked this post. Before I get into it, I just want to make it clear that I never intentionally try to offend anyone (unless of course they've intentionally offended me first) and I am not a racist, bigot, homophobic, etc. I am a true believer in equality for all and love and respect for our fellow man. (Though I might add that I tend to hate people in general, just because the human race is largely disappointing.) Figure that one out.
Anyhoo, that being said...
Someone posted on a message board a statement that something they saw was "gay" and "retarded." Afterwards 3 or 4 people posted comments that basically bashed the guy for using those terms. It was obvious from the way he posted that he was not bashing homosexuals or those with disabilities. He was using words that many of us grew up thinking they meant "lame" or "stupid." Ok, I admit using the word retarded in any way can be offensive. I still catch myself using it, but I never mean to offend and I'm not conciously using it to be hurtful. As for the word gay, I always thought it had three meaning. Happy, lame, and homosexual. I never saw it as being negative towards homosexuals. I mean, it's original meaning was strictly happy. If the "lame" part came about to make fun of homosexuals, I was unaware of that.
I tend to use the word gay in my vocab once in awhile. Anyone who knows me KNOWS I would never say anything offensive towards gay people. However, if someone said "those stupid gays" I would be offended. It's all in context.
Ok, the point is (and I have to wrap this up quickly because it's just about time to leave work) why do people find it necessary to be so friggin PC that they have to jump down peoples' throats? It starts with one person making a snide comment and then a bunch of people jump on the bandwagon. "Yeah! That was a nasty thing to say! Why would you use that term? Bad bad bad bad bad!" Give me a BREAK! Like these people have never said an offensive thing in their life. Those in glass houses and all that. I think it's time people mellow the fuck out and get the fuck off their high horses. GET OVER IT!
If you're seriously offended, say something like, "I understand you weren't saying this to be mean spirited, but I just want to say that I find that term offensive and appreciate it if you wouldn't use it in front of me." Not some obnoxious equivalent to, "Hey, I'm better than you because I'm PC and you're an asshole for not being like me!" Everyone is so God damned worried (yeah, I used the Lord's name in vain...did I offend? Then don't come here!) about offending people they end up walking on eggshells. People are seriously lacking a sense of humor, and more importantly, common sense. Context people. Look it up.
Ok, I wanted to spout off a little more, but alas, it's time to close up the bank. Till next time...
Anyhoo, that being said...
Someone posted on a message board a statement that something they saw was "gay" and "retarded." Afterwards 3 or 4 people posted comments that basically bashed the guy for using those terms. It was obvious from the way he posted that he was not bashing homosexuals or those with disabilities. He was using words that many of us grew up thinking they meant "lame" or "stupid." Ok, I admit using the word retarded in any way can be offensive. I still catch myself using it, but I never mean to offend and I'm not conciously using it to be hurtful. As for the word gay, I always thought it had three meaning. Happy, lame, and homosexual. I never saw it as being negative towards homosexuals. I mean, it's original meaning was strictly happy. If the "lame" part came about to make fun of homosexuals, I was unaware of that.
I tend to use the word gay in my vocab once in awhile. Anyone who knows me KNOWS I would never say anything offensive towards gay people. However, if someone said "those stupid gays" I would be offended. It's all in context.
Ok, the point is (and I have to wrap this up quickly because it's just about time to leave work) why do people find it necessary to be so friggin PC that they have to jump down peoples' throats? It starts with one person making a snide comment and then a bunch of people jump on the bandwagon. "Yeah! That was a nasty thing to say! Why would you use that term? Bad bad bad bad bad!" Give me a BREAK! Like these people have never said an offensive thing in their life. Those in glass houses and all that. I think it's time people mellow the fuck out and get the fuck off their high horses. GET OVER IT!
If you're seriously offended, say something like, "I understand you weren't saying this to be mean spirited, but I just want to say that I find that term offensive and appreciate it if you wouldn't use it in front of me." Not some obnoxious equivalent to, "Hey, I'm better than you because I'm PC and you're an asshole for not being like me!" Everyone is so God damned worried (yeah, I used the Lord's name in vain...did I offend? Then don't come here!) about offending people they end up walking on eggshells. People are seriously lacking a sense of humor, and more importantly, common sense. Context people. Look it up.
Ok, I wanted to spout off a little more, but alas, it's time to close up the bank. Till next time...
posted by Meghan at 7:30 PM
2 Comments:
Exactly. That's why I told those people to lighten up. Now on to that offensive use of "master-slave" in computer technology. . . . ;)
Matt
LOL! Personally I'm offended by the Master/Slave computer references. I mean, do they even understand the world of BDSM? ;)
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