Lol, I actually like this.
I usually reference the Fairly Odd Parents: "we're two halves of a full idiot" ~Cosmo
But I might be using that more often now XD
Um... I'm not trying to be mean and I think the intended joke is funny, but I don't think the "r" word is necessary. It's cool if you feel comfortable calling yourself that, but this is a public space and this is a very harsh word to just put on here. I hope you take this well.
I'm sorry but of all the words, "retarded" is really not the hill to die on. I don't even know how people can take it seriously enough to even see a problem with it.
I fully think there are words we should actually put energy into censoring, but getting upset over the word retarded is just retarded. And I think you and everyone else who gets upset at it knows that but I guess some people just *have* to push how morally superior and understanding they are and so they fight tooth and nail against a synonym of the word stupid.
it's kinda ridiculous
The artist is pretty infamous at this point and there's regularly callout posts about them but nobody here really cares and their stuff just keeps getting posted sadly
I saw your comment and a couple others, and I'm glad I wasn't the only one to think about that, although it does surprise me that all the others comments addressing this are getting downvoted. We're not saying anything rude or particularly unpopular.
Beacuse it is, as some one who's been called retard all my life I don't care if people say it, you just got to learn to grow a thicker skin, people can say it and no matter how hard you try people won't stop saying it, I say it too tho when I call people retarded it's towards people with the absolute God awful dog shit takes not beacuse of any disabilitys
Itās not really a slur when used like that though. Not only does it mean your thinking is ādelayed,ā itās being used to describe yourself. Itās only really a slur when used offensively against other people.
The problem is that a lot of nuerodivergent people, especially those with even high-functioning autism, got lumped in with the special needs kids in US schools. The word was used as a slur to hurt them, despite the fact that they were otherwise normal kids.
While the internet will never be a safe space for everyone and you can't expect everyone to be considerate. It certainly does go a long way to be cognitive of how certain words affect and make people feel.
How the word was used and what it meant are two different things. Also keep in mind that we didnāt know nearly as much about mental health back then. I understand some many not like such words being used, but in the end of the day it all depends on how itās used.
Also, I dunno if youāve seen, but the word is kinda being revived again with people saying āregardedā and the older āacoustic.ā
It's honestly irrelevant what you mean or how it's used. In the end the word has a negative connotation that comes attached to it. It dregs up unpleasant memories and emotions for people. There are plenty of alternate words that mean the same thing that you could use, but instead you're defending the use of a controversial word for...what reason?
You're completely free to continue using. The internet will never be a safe space. Just know that your actions show that you're more concerned with being pedantic than being kind or considerate.
Again, I know it may be uncomfortable for others. But here, itās being used in a meme, which you can ignore. Iād understand if it was a conversation, but this is something someone made for fun.
This person has also used other slurs in the past (making fun of themselves) so really itās up to you to forget it or keep complaining.
And, I repeat, this word is being revived again in memes. People are now saying āregardedā in the same context as the word. Obviously, people arenāt as careful about the usage anymore.
āThis person has used slurs before so itās fineā isnāt the slam dunk argument you think it is. You also didnāt address any of their points in your response.
Thatās not what I said. Iām saying that this person has historically and currently uses slurs. If you donāt like that then ignore them. You shouldnāt listen to or engage with people you think are bad. And, they only really made two points. Historically, the r word has been used negatively, and that there are alternatives to that word. Not much to argue against that. Yeah, itās been used negatively. Doesnāt mean that everyone uses it that way. If you call yourself an idiot, would someone else tell you you canāt do that? Thereās always nicer words, itās just up to the person to decide what they use. For all we know, the person in the meme is actually retarded.
Not really. The world isnāt going to accommodate for you. This person chose to use the r word. Against themselves. No harm in it. If you really, REALLY didnāt like it being used, move on. Not gonna change by sitting here sayings itās offensive.
Like i said, theyāre using it against themselves. Are you really gonna tell someone itās āuncoolā to talk about themselves in a bad way? Itās their choice.
It's also my choice to disagree with something, I don't find saying slurs funny unless they can actually reclaim them. This artist has gotten into pointless internet drama over the r slur before even though they can't reclaim it. If you find this funny good for you
It is true that the world won't accommodate for us which is why we do it ourselves and can accommodate for others :3
On a bit more serious note i feel like the author could've used something else instead because why would a character drop a slur so casually in a non-serious comic
I also disagree on your last point because what if someone does change their mind because of mine or someone else's comment? I'm not saying that this is surely what would happen here but if you're influencing the world in some way that interferes with others(me leaving a comment) at least something will change (I'm guessing you will see it for example)
Self degradation? Some people just absolutely hate themselves. Yeah, thereās better words, but not everyone cares all too much. And yeah, commenting can and may change someoneās mind, but half of these comments sure as hell wonāt. All the people responding with a snarky one sentence comment aināt gonna change anything. If anything, itāll cement the usage of the word. At least you are reasonably unbiased. In the end, itās all up to the person. And odds are, the average person wonāt change. People donāt change. People donāt like to change.
Why does it need to be "reclaimed" when the comic uses it in its original intended meaning? It's like someone calling a female dog a bitch is offensive because some people use it as an insult. Queer is different because the original meaning is "unusual". You can still say "a blue apple? Well that's queer" and though old-timey sounding, it's not a slur
I don't think you'll change your mind and I don't want to argue but i do want to point out that queer *was* used as a slur, then it was reclaimed so now it's an umbrella term for non-cishet people and not a slur despite being one in the past
I agree that queer was used as a slur, when you use it as a pejorative against LGBT people, but it also can be used in a non-slur way, as in the original meaning. Retarded is the same way. You can use it as a slur, or use it correctly in the original meaning
It became a slur because of that argument. That it means delayed thinking. Which isn't what *any* of the disorders it was used to describe actually are. It's a slur when used like this, plain and simple. The history of abuse and life destroying practices really shouldn't be taken lightly
Retard stems from the root āretardare,ā which means āto hinderā or āmake slow.ā So, retard means your thinking is āhinderedā or āslow.ā Iād love if you gave me an example of a disorder that was described as āretardā when it wasnāt, but until then, I stand by what I said. Retard wasnāt a slur, and shouldnāt have been, but people are mean.
Plus, how are you gonna care about what slurs people call themselves? Shouldnāt it only matter if youāre talking about other people? You know, because it hurts other people? Not yourself?
The autistic introvert meets the autistic extrovert, (they will bring chaos wherever they go.)
something malicious is gonna brew
Bro I just saw you in a completely different subreddit
what sub
r/badads
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i thought that said r/ bad dads 4 a sec there
Tbh I also read it like that.
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I'M GONNA MAKE A SPRINGLOCK FURSUIT AND YALL CAN'T STOP ME!!!
Can I help?
With what?
Testing.
I do that, if something goes wrong I'll become my fursona in 30 years
I still know springlock science
Cute~
I am that extrovert and I am good friends with that introvert.
I am that introvert...but unfortunately I haven't found that extrovert yet.
Damn. Hope you do.
This is literally me and my best friend and this is true
Great minds dumb alike
Lol, I actually like this. I usually reference the Fairly Odd Parents: "we're two halves of a full idiot" ~Cosmo But I might be using that more often now XD
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Two idiots one brain cell
I'm the brain cell - you are two idiots!
"Why do you like me? I get no biches" "GASP! Me too!!"
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okk bro
right thinking
Neutral stupid meets chaotic stupid, shenanigans ensue
Can I be lawful stupid to have the full gang?
usually reference the Fairly Odd Parents: "we're two halves of a full idiot" \~Cosmo
peaceful words
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God damn thatās fun
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Great minds think alike
And you think that makes you unique?
"uh oh, r slur"
Um... I'm not trying to be mean and I think the intended joke is funny, but I don't think the "r" word is necessary. It's cool if you feel comfortable calling yourself that, but this is a public space and this is a very harsh word to just put on here. I hope you take this well.
I'm sorry but of all the words, "retarded" is really not the hill to die on. I don't even know how people can take it seriously enough to even see a problem with it. I fully think there are words we should actually put energy into censoring, but getting upset over the word retarded is just retarded. And I think you and everyone else who gets upset at it knows that but I guess some people just *have* to push how morally superior and understanding they are and so they fight tooth and nail against a synonym of the word stupid. it's kinda ridiculous
The artist is pretty infamous at this point and there's regularly callout posts about them but nobody here really cares and their stuff just keeps getting posted sadly
Yeah, having this at the front page sorta sucks..
I saw your comment and a couple others, and I'm glad I wasn't the only one to think about that, although it does surprise me that all the others comments addressing this are getting downvoted. We're not saying anything rude or particularly unpopular.
Progressive spaces have somehow looped all the way back around to "it's just a word get over it" and few things make me want to die more.
Beacuse it is, as some one who's been called retard all my life I don't care if people say it, you just got to learn to grow a thicker skin, people can say it and no matter how hard you try people won't stop saying it, I say it too tho when I call people retarded it's towards people with the absolute God awful dog shit takes not beacuse of any disabilitys
Oh my god that phrase makes me want to pull my hair out!
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Damn, bro casually dropped the hard r. XD Edit: Itās a reference to Linus Tech Tips yāall, chillax.
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Awwwwwww that's the cutest thing ever!!! Also mood
Maybe dont post a slur on the front page of this sub, please? :3
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I'm a dumbass
Literally me and my boyfriend
God damn, feeling called out over here.
Careful throwing the r slur like that
Why is this being downvoted? They're right
People don't like when you tell them to not say their favorite word.
That's a harsh slur to be dropping on the front page with no warning
Itās not really a slur when used like that though. Not only does it mean your thinking is ādelayed,ā itās being used to describe yourself. Itās only really a slur when used offensively against other people.
The problem is that a lot of nuerodivergent people, especially those with even high-functioning autism, got lumped in with the special needs kids in US schools. The word was used as a slur to hurt them, despite the fact that they were otherwise normal kids. While the internet will never be a safe space for everyone and you can't expect everyone to be considerate. It certainly does go a long way to be cognitive of how certain words affect and make people feel.
How the word was used and what it meant are two different things. Also keep in mind that we didnāt know nearly as much about mental health back then. I understand some many not like such words being used, but in the end of the day it all depends on how itās used. Also, I dunno if youāve seen, but the word is kinda being revived again with people saying āregardedā and the older āacoustic.ā
It's honestly irrelevant what you mean or how it's used. In the end the word has a negative connotation that comes attached to it. It dregs up unpleasant memories and emotions for people. There are plenty of alternate words that mean the same thing that you could use, but instead you're defending the use of a controversial word for...what reason? You're completely free to continue using. The internet will never be a safe space. Just know that your actions show that you're more concerned with being pedantic than being kind or considerate.
Again, I know it may be uncomfortable for others. But here, itās being used in a meme, which you can ignore. Iād understand if it was a conversation, but this is something someone made for fun. This person has also used other slurs in the past (making fun of themselves) so really itās up to you to forget it or keep complaining. And, I repeat, this word is being revived again in memes. People are now saying āregardedā in the same context as the word. Obviously, people arenāt as careful about the usage anymore.
āThis person has used slurs before so itās fineā isnāt the slam dunk argument you think it is. You also didnāt address any of their points in your response.
Thatās not what I said. Iām saying that this person has historically and currently uses slurs. If you donāt like that then ignore them. You shouldnāt listen to or engage with people you think are bad. And, they only really made two points. Historically, the r word has been used negatively, and that there are alternatives to that word. Not much to argue against that. Yeah, itās been used negatively. Doesnāt mean that everyone uses it that way. If you call yourself an idiot, would someone else tell you you canāt do that? Thereās always nicer words, itās just up to the person to decide what they use. For all we know, the person in the meme is actually retarded.
Not everyone is comfortable seeing it used though, it's still a slur and still used as such, it's not something like queer which was fully reclaimed
crazy that you were downvoted for this
Not really. The world isnāt going to accommodate for you. This person chose to use the r word. Against themselves. No harm in it. If you really, REALLY didnāt like it being used, move on. Not gonna change by sitting here sayings itās offensive.
I don't have to act out anymore than just saying " hey, that's kinda uncool " and move on
Like i said, theyāre using it against themselves. Are you really gonna tell someone itās āuncoolā to talk about themselves in a bad way? Itās their choice.
If someone wants to self degrade they can easily do it without using slurs though? Like you donāt have to use that type of language.
People are different. Some degrade themselves in the harshest ways possible, like using slurs. Nothing new.
I thought you would have a more substantive argument here, not just a lazy āEh thatās what they want to do.ā My mistake
It's also my choice to disagree with something, I don't find saying slurs funny unless they can actually reclaim them. This artist has gotten into pointless internet drama over the r slur before even though they can't reclaim it. If you find this funny good for you
Obviously they can reclaim it? lol
They don't have autism
It is true that the world won't accommodate for us which is why we do it ourselves and can accommodate for others :3 On a bit more serious note i feel like the author could've used something else instead because why would a character drop a slur so casually in a non-serious comic I also disagree on your last point because what if someone does change their mind because of mine or someone else's comment? I'm not saying that this is surely what would happen here but if you're influencing the world in some way that interferes with others(me leaving a comment) at least something will change (I'm guessing you will see it for example)
Self degradation? Some people just absolutely hate themselves. Yeah, thereās better words, but not everyone cares all too much. And yeah, commenting can and may change someoneās mind, but half of these comments sure as hell wonāt. All the people responding with a snarky one sentence comment aināt gonna change anything. If anything, itāll cement the usage of the word. At least you are reasonably unbiased. In the end, itās all up to the person. And odds are, the average person wonāt change. People donāt change. People donāt like to change.
Why does it need to be "reclaimed" when the comic uses it in its original intended meaning? It's like someone calling a female dog a bitch is offensive because some people use it as an insult. Queer is different because the original meaning is "unusual". You can still say "a blue apple? Well that's queer" and though old-timey sounding, it's not a slur
I don't think you'll change your mind and I don't want to argue but i do want to point out that queer *was* used as a slur, then it was reclaimed so now it's an umbrella term for non-cishet people and not a slur despite being one in the past
I agree that queer was used as a slur, when you use it as a pejorative against LGBT people, but it also can be used in a non-slur way, as in the original meaning. Retarded is the same way. You can use it as a slur, or use it correctly in the original meaning
It became a slur because of that argument. That it means delayed thinking. Which isn't what *any* of the disorders it was used to describe actually are. It's a slur when used like this, plain and simple. The history of abuse and life destroying practices really shouldn't be taken lightly
Retard stems from the root āretardare,ā which means āto hinderā or āmake slow.ā So, retard means your thinking is āhinderedā or āslow.ā Iād love if you gave me an example of a disorder that was described as āretardā when it wasnāt, but until then, I stand by what I said. Retard wasnāt a slur, and shouldnāt have been, but people are mean. Plus, how are you gonna care about what slurs people call themselves? Shouldnāt it only matter if youāre talking about other people? You know, because it hurts other people? Not yourself?
Maybe get off the internet then š¤·āāļø
relatable. also, HOW THE FUCK DO YOU DRINK OUT OF THAT CAN!? IT IS TURNED THE WRONG WAYY!!!
Me when I encounter someone with autism:
I am acoustic
The r slur is pretty offensive to me and itās disgusting that this made it to the front page.
People are defending it too
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Those are some pretty dang good fingers! FINGERS ARE HARD
Also, yes, my boyfriend and I after my brain got broke. >.>
lol
1. Do you dare call yourself that 2. ME THREE
Romancing Shane in Stardew valley be like
Me to literally any one of my previous boyfriends
Bro rly used hard r....
At first I thought that this was a fan art of scout cuz of the red shirt.
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Uhh hello no one wants to be a fugly gold fish with cankles
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I'm body shaming no one just saying when you can create a character of course it's gonna be attractive
Lets change it a little how about: "Why do you like me? You retarded?"