"If anyone has a problem, I'll just calmly explain the etymology of the word..." (lemmynsfw.com)

submitted 9 months ago by ChillDude69@lemmynsfw.com to c/memes@lemmy.world

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[-] foggy@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

There's an alternate pronunciation and spelling of the word snickering. Same sentiment applies.

[-] ChillDude69@lemmynsfw.com -4 points 9 months ago

Weirdly, I've seen a lot more people just straight-up get away with that one.

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[-] dream_weasel@sh.itjust.works 0 points 9 months ago

"his"tory reinforces the patriarchy because words sound the same! 🙄

[-] Kolanaki@yiffit.net -2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

It derives from "stingy," so I'm not sure you even know the etymology of the word if you're trying to imply it has anything to do with race.

I could see this being the case if people used it incorrectly often; but it's not very commonly used at all, much less used out of context because it sounds like another N word.

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[-] superduperenigma@lemmy.world -3 points 9 months ago

Reminds me of when Obama was president and some totally not racist tea party conservatives suddenly just loved mentioning that the president "reneged" on this or that.