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Post by lumpy on Jan 28, 2008 15:07:45 GMT -5
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Post by JimB on Jan 28, 2008 22:26:07 GMT -5
Look, it's simple.
When you try to argue that these terms aren't offensive, you're basically telling an entire group of people what they should and shouldn't be offended by. For example, as a musician, I consider the words "Kenny G" to be extremely offensive. I don't expect non-musicians to understand that, but I do ask they respect it. If you're not a member of these groups, what's so wrong with respecting their standards?
Besides, it's SUPER easy to live your whole life without ever using the "n" or "f" words. I haven't used either of 'em since high school. They're not necessary.
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Post by kittenhart on Jan 28, 2008 22:41:27 GMT -5
I've been called a cracker before by a student at work and it hurt my feelings....(although that was the intended result, it wasn't said like a joke). Isn't a cracker basically a really red-necked white person? I don't think I'm a red-neck at all, really....but I am white and I must have a WASP-look about me, I guess....cuz apparently I look like a "Missy Cracker"...oh well, don't let the door hit ya in the ass on your way out, darlin' I think these words hurt us all, even the in-group members who use them in a supposedly "non-derogatory" way....sometimes the intent is to purposely be funny (like Chris Rock...and I do love his sitcom, by the way, freaking hilarious) but for some words the only way to remove their power is to simply not use them.
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Post by rocko on Jan 29, 2008 8:14:55 GMT -5
Cracker is refering to a white person...not just a redneck white person.
I have been called a cracker as an insult. I didn't care. My skin is thicker than that. I have also been called a redneck...also didn't bug me. Hillbilly did bug me a little....only bc they were making fun of my preggo belly kept popping out from under my shirt and I was moody (pregnant).
If I choose to go around using the word cracker then I should not be offended if others chose to do so. I don't go around using the word bitch and get offended if I get called one.
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Post by lumpy on Jan 29, 2008 11:12:19 GMT -5
For example, as a musician, I consider the words "Kenny G" to be extremely offensive. I don't expect non-musicians to understand that, but I do ask they respect it. Kenny G sucks! It's funny cause it's true.
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Post by freckles on Jan 29, 2008 11:31:35 GMT -5
I have noticed sometimes, not all the time, but sometimes
People who are Offended Most
Dish it Out in Abundince
But they Can't Take it
Even a Tiney Bit
Alcoholics are like that
They can Cuss and be Hostile and Attack people trying to Kill them
But, someone looks at them Crosseyed
And they are Offended at the Drop of a Hat
Werd huh ?
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Post by J (Hot Mess) on Jan 31, 2008 12:52:11 GMT -5
You can always say "Wigga".
hehe.
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Post by Phoenixx on Feb 3, 2008 17:52:29 GMT -5
Both terms are quite offensive. But I suppose it depends on how you say it and who you say it to. I'm black but I cant stand "n*gger" or "cr*cker" jokes. They are SOO old, and I think a little more intelligence should be used in humour. I've been called it a few times and let me tell you, its not fun. But I can understand the in-jokes some cultures may have. There may be some jokes I couldn't get and some jokes I could crack that say, non-dutch speaking people wouldn't get. Get it? It doesn't matter on colour, sometimes its just about culture. But I think people should get the hell of their high horse and stop using those phrases already. Black AND white people. It just creates confusion when black people use it to refer to eachother, but I guess a lot see it as a way of "re-claiming" the word. Dunno. PS: (sorry I couldn't resist)
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Post by goods on Feb 4, 2008 7:55:55 GMT -5
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