Speaker of the House of Commons

[JohnD]

Bod's diversion is of course irrelevant.

 

[JonathanM]

But then again so are Blacks who think the N word is acceptable in and around themselves.

It certainly makes the whole discussion about offensive language a lot more complex. I've tried a few times in the past to find a simple explanation as to why it is acceptable, or even why any Black person would want to use that word. As far as I can work out, they are "reclaiming" the word and that is somehow meant to be empowering. I suppose it means it gives them power because they are allowed to use a word which other people aren't. It would be much better if everyone stopped using it. When I was young, a group of my Asian friends would sometimes call themselves "The W**s", but that was always in a very light hearted way. It's complicated!!!!!!

 

[fillyboy]

Warning about offensive language, but he raises some interesting points. Lenny Bruce played by Dustin Hofman.

 

[Deleted member 294929]

Warning about offensive language, but he raises some interesting points. Lenny Bruce played by Dustin Hofman.

I sort of agree with him. But in reality it doesn't work.

Cripple is not a nice work but that's the word that was used to describe a disabled person, and alot of people used it in general conversation. Not now, as it was over used. Flids is a name we wouldn't use now.


Coloured was a name that many thought was acceptable, not so much now, yet some still do who intend no offence.

I've alway used the word black, even before we was allowed to say black. That's because it described near to a T who I was trying to describe, and I didn't see it as offensive, or have I ever been PC
It's OK now.

 

[Deleted member 294929]

Warning about offensive language, but he raises some interesting points. Lenny Bruce played by Dustin Hofman.

I sort of agree with him. But in reality it doesn't work.

Cripple is not a nice work but that's the word that was used to describe a disabled person, and alot of people used it in general conversation. Not now, as it was over used. Flids is a name we wouldn't use now.


Coloured was a name that many thought was acceptable, not so much now, yet some still do who intend no offence.

I've alway used the word black, even before we was allowed to say black. That's because it described near to a T who I was trying to describe, and I didn't see it as offensive, or have I ever been PC
It's OK now.

It's a difficult subject but one that fascinates me.