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What's something you used to do/see/say but don't anymore because you don't feel it's right? (lemmy.world)

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Me personally? I've become much less tolerant of sexist humor. Back in the day, cracking a joke at women's expense was pretty common when I was a teen. As I've matured and become aware to the horrific extent of toxicity and bigotry pervading all tiers of our individualistic society, I've come to see how exclusionarly and objectifying that sort of 'humor' really is, and I regret it deeply.

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[-] Mammal@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Nothing really replaced it as a call-out, which sucks.

There are lots of words one can use: "Wanker", "Idiot", "Dumb-ass".

[-] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Would using the term dumb not be just as bad as retarded? Both are medical terms defining issues that people didn't choose.

[-] ZodiacSF1969@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

This is why this is such a stupid thing to get upset about. It's hypocritical to argue against one word and accept the other.

[-] SCB@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Wanker is the closest in approximate meaning, but I'm not British

If you're British you'll know what I mean. Wanker isn't interchangeable with idiot 100%. There's more... Edge?

[-] Wanderer@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago

Wanker isn't close to retard.

Wanker is someone that is an arsehole. Retard is someone who is an idiot.

[-] SCB@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

So what you're saying is you do agree with my point that there isn't another perfect word for it, since wanker means "asshole idiot"

[-] Reliant1087@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

But isn't using wanker as as insult sex negative?! /s

P. S. I've always wanted to say 'You bloody wanker' after seeing British television as a child but haven't had a chance so far.

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