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re: In our modern free-spoken society There is a word that we still hold taboo

Posted on 8/10/14 at 9:55 pm to
Posted by Cheese Grits
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Posted on 8/10/14 at 9:55 pm to
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gross


Different strokes. I have a thing for Indian chicks and Ginger chicks.
Posted by DCRebel
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Posted on 8/10/14 at 10:28 pm to
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And this is what's wrong with the entire situation. Making a word, a collection of letters, acceptable for one group of people but a complete no-no for another group...what sense does that make? Either the word should not be said by anyone at all, or it should be ok for everyone. This stupid arse poem is trying to prove how bad of a word it is, yet advocates some people being able to use it while it's 'off limits' for others. BS.


Context is an important part of language. Included in that is obviously who is speaking and to whom he/she speaks. That's just how languages work.
Posted by DCRebel
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Posted on 8/10/14 at 10:29 pm to
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The amount of power our society gives to words annoys the frick out of me.


Yeah, because slurs only exist in American English.
Posted by CNB
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Posted on 8/10/14 at 11:11 pm to
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In our modern free-spoken society There is a word that we still hold taboo


moist
Posted by TbirdSpur2010
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Posted on 8/10/14 at 11:20 pm to
This is bullshite, and here's why:

To the OP (and anyone else to whom the OP applies), if you REALLY want to use that word....go for it. Knock yourselves out. You're right, it's just a word--how dare anyone object to what you choose to have or not to have in your vocabulary?

The N word--like LITERALLY EVERY OTHER DESCRIPTOR, is all about context. If you're too dense to figure out when it's appropriate to use it and not, then you're a dumb motherfricker to begin with. If you use it as a pejorative, prepare for someone to object. If you use it in polite company, prepare for someone to object. If you use it within a group of like-minded friends, you're probably ok.

Trying to throw that word into this all-or-nothing zone is preposterous.
Posted by Cheese Grits
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Posted on 8/11/14 at 5:05 am to
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This is bullshite, and here's why:


You do realize the post is about the word GINGER right?

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The N word--like LITERALLY EVERY OTHER DESCRIPTOR, is all about context.


I guess you do not realize the OP is about the G word NOT the N word. Here is the chorus from the above posted song:

Only a ginger can call another ginger Ginger
Only a ginger can call another ginger Ginger
So listen to me if you care for your health
You won't call me Ginger 'less you're ginger yourself
Only a ginger can call another ginger Ginger


The OP was intended for the other Gingers on the Rant to wake up and take back the word for our use.
Posted by Gradual_Stroke
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Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 8/11/14 at 5:09 am to
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it was an all ginger group.




Mother of god
Posted by Cheese Grits
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Posted on 8/11/14 at 5:14 am to
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Mother of god


Indeed...

Posted by Gradual_Stroke
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Posted on 8/11/14 at 5:16 am to
Now that's what I'm talking about


Posted by TbirdSpur2010
ALAMO CITY
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Posted on 8/11/14 at 6:03 am to
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You do realize the post is about the word GINGER right?




frick me, that's what I get for skimming shite at work

I feel dumb. That's pretty funny
Posted by AirDawg
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Member since Feb 2013
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Posted on 8/11/14 at 8:09 am to
Man you're right we've got to stop the use and abuse of the word "GINGER"! What'd they do to you?
Posted by Cheese Grits
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Member since Apr 2012
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Posted on 8/11/14 at 8:12 am to
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Man you're right we've got to stop the use and abuse of the word "GINGER"!


Preach it brother!

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What'd they do to you?


I am old so using the word with me falls on deaf ears. I am fighting for all my younger brothers and sisters.

Posted by DMagic
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Posted on 8/11/14 at 11:29 am to
What is this shite
Posted by MasCervezas
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Posted on 8/11/14 at 1:13 pm to
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not a soul in sight
Posted by GeauxWarTigers
Auburn
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Posted on 8/11/14 at 5:08 pm to
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moist


Only appropriate for cakes and towelettes.
Posted by rootisback
Member since Mar 2014
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Posted on 8/11/14 at 7:18 pm to
poor baby - man up & take charge of your life -- don't let one word control you or how you view your future. That is what the oppressor wants!
Posted by Cheese Grits
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Member since Apr 2012
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Posted on 8/11/14 at 8:20 pm to
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That is what the oppressor wants!


Bloody English!
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
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Posted on 8/11/14 at 8:21 pm to
he did get me pretty damn good
Posted by Cheese Grits
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Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:15 am to
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he did get me pretty damn good


Ginger's : the last PC acceptable venue for racist comments.
Posted by DMagic
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Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:17 am to
As the resident ginger(RIP TTs) I concur. It's actually a slur in Britian. #Justice4Gingers
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