Is the use of the word "retard" offensive?
Oct 18, 2022 13:22:56 #
padremike
Loc: Phenix City, Al
Smedley_buzkill wrote:
Not when it is used to describe retards. Then it's simply factual.
Simple logic prevails every time. 😁
Oct 18, 2022 13:25:42 #
Oct 18, 2022 13:29:17 #
Canuckus Deploracus wrote:
It's on the list of pet names I use for my daughter...
Along with stinker and stegosaurus brain
Along with stinker and stegosaurus brain
When my grandchildren ask for something to eat, I always tell them they can have some luke-warm water/stale bread...we then usually settle for pancakes/pizza
Oct 18, 2022 13:41:23 #
LogicallyRight
Loc: Chicago
bluefish wrote:
It's still a forbidden word.
Only a retard or a retarded incorrect 'political correct' fanatic would think there are forbidden words. There are no forbidden words. Words have a meaning. Check your dictionary if you don't know the meaning. And when used in the context of their meaning, they can be appropriate and often the most appropriate word to use. Now some people might not like there general usage, but when appropriate, they are appropriate.
re·tard
verb
1. delay or hold back in terms of progress, development, or accomplishment: "our progress was retarded by unforeseen difficulties"
noun
1. a person who has an intellectual disability (often used as a general term of abuse)
If that is to hard for the retarded to understand, explain it to them, slowly, Now. lets retard this conversation and move onto more important topics.
Oct 18, 2022 13:49:53 #
Oct 18, 2022 14:32:17 #
WinkyTink
Loc: Hill Country, TX
son of witless wrote:
Are you talking just about the context of using it on OPP ?
i think its ok as long as it is true. Especially when discussing engine timing and fire fighting chemicals.
Oct 18, 2022 14:32:18 #
JFlorio
Loc: Seminole Florida
RandyBrian wrote:
Forbidden by who, exactly?
Hey Randy. Same question I asked. I think we should defund the word police.
Oct 18, 2022 14:40:31 #
Oct 18, 2022 14:54:25 #
archie bunker wrote:
Just curious. It was a while back, it seems.
Not if the punishment fits the crime it doesn't! Biden is bringing the word back because he can't put two sentences together without stumbling over his words!
Oct 18, 2022 14:57:53 #
woodguru wrote:
I was under the impression retarded wasn't one of the admin hit words, it's no different than calling the right cognitively dysfunctional...or brain dead
Oct 18, 2022 15:41:55 #
RandyBrian
Loc: Texas
JFlorio wrote:
Hey Randy. Same question I asked. I think we should defund the word police.
Yep....sorry. I saw yours after I had tossed my response out.
Oct 18, 2022 15:42:25 #
Oct 18, 2022 15:54:11 #
RandyBrian wrote:
LOL
Object of the preposition by would be whom, not who.
Yes, I am
Oct 18, 2022 16:26:52 #
Oct 18, 2022 18:39:11 #
archie bunker wrote:
Just curious. It was a while back, it seems.
Only if you are thin skinned!!
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