As someone already pointed out, the meaning of the word changes overtime and terms become offensive. Personally I think the offense is a bit silly. Why is "stupid", "moron" "idiot" and "dumb" alright to say? Why is it fine to call someone or something "insane" or "crazy"? I personally think it is completely wrong to use retard as an insult, whether that be to someone of average intelligence or someone with special needs. Insulting someone's intelligence is indirectly implying that smart people are better than people who aren't as advanced. However, when you call a microwave a retard, you are not doing that at all because you are simply stating that you find it annoying or a nuisance. I agree that it needs to stop. it's ridiculous.
I'm offended that people get offended by such things. Some people have negative intentions with the word but people always get offended by swear words. Swear words are a whole different story. I think people overreact about those as well.
I call things gay, I call things retarded and stupid. I'm not looking down on it, I'm just saying that because it's not working like a normal one would. It's the truth.
What about just tard?
My name is Jeffy and I like apples.You scratched my CD in broad daylight.
Met a retarded kid named Greg with a wooden leg, snatched it off and beat him over the head with the peg. go to bed with a keg, wake up with a 40. mixed with alka seltzer and formula 44 D
IIN I'm bothered that people are bothered by the term 'retard'?
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As someone already pointed out, the meaning of the word changes overtime and terms become offensive. Personally I think the offense is a bit silly. Why is "stupid", "moron" "idiot" and "dumb" alright to say? Why is it fine to call someone or something "insane" or "crazy"? I personally think it is completely wrong to use retard as an insult, whether that be to someone of average intelligence or someone with special needs. Insulting someone's intelligence is indirectly implying that smart people are better than people who aren't as advanced. However, when you call a microwave a retard, you are not doing that at all because you are simply stating that you find it annoying or a nuisance. I agree that it needs to stop. it's ridiculous.
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I'm offended that people get offended by such things. Some people have negative intentions with the word but people always get offended by swear words. Swear words are a whole different story. I think people overreact about those as well.
I call things gay, I call things retarded and stupid. I'm not looking down on it, I'm just saying that because it's not working like a normal one would. It's the truth.
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What about just tard?
My name is Jeffy and I like apples.You scratched my CD in broad daylight.
Met a retarded kid named Greg with a wooden leg, snatched it off and beat him over the head with the peg. go to bed with a keg, wake up with a 40. mixed with alka seltzer and formula 44 D