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Will and Grace Fanatic · 05-13-2002, 12:31 AM

What I mean is when people (usually teenagers and people in there 20's) say that is so gay. That really offends me that when someone doesn't like something they say it is gay. Or if someone doesn't like someone else they'll go for instance mr. miller is so gay. ( that example is of a student talking about a teacher) Does this annoy any one else.

Janice · 05-13-2002, 01:40 AM

That gay crack annoys me too, as well as when someone calls someone a ****** or says something is ********.

Will and Grace Fanatic · 05-13-2002, 11:05 AM

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Originally posted by JanLady617
That gay crack annoys me too, as well as when someone calls someone a ****** or says something is ********.

Yeah, that ****** thing annoys me too.

Mossopp · 05-13-2002, 01:14 PM

I can't stand it when I hear people using the word "gay" as an insult. These people don't seem to realise that all they are doing is making themselves look really ignorant.

Kay Scarpetta · 05-13-2002, 03:21 PM

The 2 things above annoy me to no end.

Also, when someone says "Jeeze, are you on meds or soemthing?" and they start cracking up afterwards. I hate that, because some people are on meds. Just because your on meds doesn't make you a nut. It makes me feel awful when people say that.

MyStErIoUs ChIck · 05-13-2002, 05:09 PM

Yes, it annoys me! I hate when people throw
the word gay around in conversation just to emphasize
their dislike for something or someone. It doesn't only
annoy me, though. It absolutely infuriates me.I'm
afraid that I might snap one day and hurt someone really
bad for saying that. It brings out the belligerent side in
me that's rarely seen. I'm sorry, but it just downright
pisses me off.

X4Wrapsumden4X · 05-13-2002, 06:32 PM

I use gay and ******** all the time but i dont even mean it towards gay ppl so it shouldnt insult no one

Kitt · 05-13-2002, 08:25 PM

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Originally posted by X4Wrapsumden4X
I use gay and ******** all the time but i dont even mean it towards gay ppl so it shouldnt insult no one

But as you can see, it does insult, annoy and anger people and also makes you seem, as Mossopp said, ignorant.

InspectorExstead · 05-13-2002, 09:27 PM

omg, ppl agree with me. i get so offended when they do that, even if they're joking or whatever. they go "omg, we have a test tomorrow, how gay!" and then i tell them to not say that and they get all over my case about how it's not "offensive" and all. it's just an insult. it's, to me, like sticking your middle finger up at someone you know? it's just annoying and i want em to stop.

Pitooey · 05-13-2002, 09:37 PM

There was a time when all these words were used and no one thought it was hurting anyone.

Times have changed though and everything is more in the open. Believe it or not I've learned alot from reading these boards as to how people react about words and stuff. I think if a person doesn't like certain words they should just post it or write letters. Educate the public because sometimes we don't know what hurts anymore.

ISmellFine · 05-13-2002, 09:43 PM

Ugh...I hate when people say, "That's so gay!" Okay, a couple of weeks ago I was over at one of my friends houses and we were sitting outside on her trampoline and I asked her if she thought being gay was "bad" and she said no. So then at school everyday shes like, "I hate her...she's gay!" Although whoever she's talkin about isn't. And that's why she hates Pink because she thinks shes gay...or something. Geezus. Homophobic freak.

Rockapella722 · 05-13-2002, 10:27 PM

My best friend recently came out with being bi, so I've tried to stop saying that things are "gay" because I realize how wrong it is.

Cokies · 05-14-2002, 01:46 AM

Okay, I admit to have used the word "gay" to describe a lousy situation. But it's really passe now, no one really uses it. No one uses the word "***" either.
Now, ******** is something a tad different. It doesn't irk me like it does others. I mean, calling someone ******** is not wise, but I do use it to decribe a situation that's stupid or confusing.

I don't know, maybe I am just ignorant.

Will and Grace Fanatic · 05-14-2002, 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by Cokies
Okay, I admit to have used the word "gay" to describe a lousy situation. But it's really passe now, no one really uses it. No one uses the word "***" either.
Now, ******** is something a tad different. It doesn't irk me like it does others. I mean, calling someone ******** is not wise, but I do use it to decribe a situation that's stupid or confusing.

I don't know, maybe I am just ignorant.

Really? no one uses it now. That's actually not true I here people say it all the time.

pontoon · 05-14-2002, 03:43 PM

"Excited with merriment...bright & lively in appearance...gleeful...blithe...airy...glad...etc."

If something I find comes under one of those categories, I'll say it looks gay! What I WON'T say is it looks 'homosexual'!

Lemme explain...there ARE homosexuals that DO fall into the above stereotypical descriptions. However...using the word 'gay' does NOT necessarily mean 'homosexual in nature'. Remember...the literal meaning of the word has been around LONG before the slang term for a 'homosexual'!

Now...'********' is another story! To call someone a '******' is IMO a very callous thing to say!

Just my two cents,

pontoon

05-13-2002, 12:31 AM	#1
Will and Grace Fanatic be happy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,746	This really gets annoying What I mean is when people (usually teenagers and people in there 20's) say that is so gay. That really offends me that when someone doesn't like something they say it is gay. Or if someone doesn't like someone else they'll go for instance mr. miller is so gay. ( that example is of a student talking about a teacher) Does this annoy any one else.

05-13-2002, 01:14 PM	#4
Mossopp asleep at the wheel Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 30, 2000 Location: Helensburgh, Scotland Posts: 3,726	I can't stand it when I hear people using the word "gay" as an insult. These people don't seem to realise that all they are doing is making themselves look really ignorant.
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05-13-2002, 03:21 PM	#5
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	The 2 things above annoy me to no end. Also, when someone says "Jeeze, are you on meds or soemthing?" and they start cracking up afterwards. I hate that, because some people are on meds. Just because your on meds doesn't make you a nut. It makes me feel awful when people say that.
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05-13-2002, 05:09 PM	#6
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05-13-2002, 06:32 PM	#7
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05-13-2002, 01:40 AM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	That gay crack annoys me too, as well as when someone calls someone a **** or says something is ******.

05-13-2002, 09:27 PM	#9
InspectorExstead Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 29, 2001 Location: The Golden State Posts: 12,902	omg, ppl agree with me. i get so offended when they do that, even if they're joking or whatever. they go "omg, we have a test tomorrow, how gay!" and then i tell them to not say that and they get all over my case about how it's not "offensive" and all. it's just an insult. it's, to me, like sticking your middle finger up at someone you know? it's just annoying and i want em to stop.
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05-13-2002, 09:37 PM	#10
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05-13-2002, 09:43 PM	#11
ISmellFine Zim Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 13, 2001 Posts: 4,886	Ugh...I hate when people say, "That's so gay!" Okay, a couple of weeks ago I was over at one of my friends houses and we were sitting outside on her trampoline and I asked her if she thought being gay was "bad" and she said no. So then at school everyday shes like, "I hate her...she's gay!" Although whoever she's talkin about isn't. And that's why she hates Pink because she thinks shes gay...or something. Geezus. Homophobic freak.
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05-13-2002, 10:27 PM	#12
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05-14-2002, 01:46 AM	#13
Cokies Head Goonie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 28, 2000 Location: Benicia, CA USA Posts: 1,719	Okay, I admit to have used the word "gay" to describe a lousy situation. But it's really passe now, no one really uses it. No one uses the word "*" either. Now, **** is something a tad different. It doesn't irk me like it does others. I mean, calling someone ****** is not wise, but I do use it to decribe a situation that's stupid or confusing. I don't know, maybe I am just ignorant.

05-14-2002, 03:43 PM	#15
pontoon ~~VOTE GOAT!~~ Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 30, 2002 Location: Ba-a-a-a-a-ck at work. Posts: 219	Gay...straight (no pun intended) from the dictionary. "Excited with merriment...bright & lively in appearance...gleeful...blithe...airy...glad...etc." If something I find comes under one of those categories, I'll say it looks gay! What I WON'T say is it looks 'homosexual'! Lemme explain...there ARE homosexuals that DO fall into the above stereotypical descriptions. However...using the word 'gay' does NOT necessarily mean 'homosexual in nature'. Remember...the literal meaning of the word has been around LONG before the slang term for a 'homosexual'! Now...'******' is another story! To call someone a '****' is IMO a very callous thing to say! Just my two cents, pontoon