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"anonymous google search". Lol. What does that even mean?Originally posted by falafel View Post
Its only dumb until it is accepted. You can't stop the roll of language by disliking it. If its not this change, it will be another one. Calling normal changes in language "dumb" and citing an anonymous google search isn't exactly convincing. But go ahead, rail against inevitable change you boomer!
Your citation only proves my point - change is coming, whether or not you you think it is politically correct stupidity.
Knock it off. Some PC expressions are objectively stupid and deserve to be mocked.
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Its only dumb until it is accepted. You can't stop the roll of language by disliking it. If its not this change, it will be another one. Calling normal changes in language "dumb" and citing an anonymous google search isn't exactly convincing. But go ahead, rail against inevitable change you boomer!Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View Post
Well, there's the euphemism treadmill and then there is dumb PC nonsense. Un-housed. People with uteruses. Etc.
FYI, I just googled "Dumb politically correct phrases" and this was near the top of the list it gave. Lol.
Your citation only proves my point - change is coming, whether or not you you think it is politically correct stupidity.
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Well, there's the euphemism treadmill and then there is dumb PC nonsense. Un-housed. People with uteruses. Etc.Originally posted by falafel View Post
Its just the euphemism treadmill at work. Happens everyday. You can roll your eyes, but if you use the terms "restroom" or "bathroom" instead of "toilet" (which itself was a euphemism for the pejorated term "privy") you are part of the cycle.
Un-housed is just the next homeless, until un-housed becomes too unpalatable. Language at work.
FYI, I just googled "Dumb politically correct phrases" and this was near the top of the list it gave. Lol.
- "Un-housed" / "Outdoor Urban Dweller": Euphemistic, politically correct replacements for the word "homeless". [1]
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Its just the euphemism treadmill at work. Happens everyday. You can roll your eyes, but if you use the terms "restroom" or "bathroom" instead of "toilet" (which itself was a euphemism for the pejorated term "privy") you are part of the cycle.Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View Post
The PC term is “un-housed”.
I roll my eyes when I hear that.
Un-housed is just the next homeless, until un-housed becomes too unpalatable. Language at work.
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I do believe that is the actual point, which you seemed to have just glossed over. The comparison to Rome is flimsy of course, except for the idea of the world's most powerful leader hosting a fight between professional fighters for his birthday (and America's, but c'mon - this is for Trump). We haven't done anything like that in the USA, ever - as far as I am aware. If you are cool with the bread and circus (and plenty of people are, both now and then), no big deal. If you are not a fan of it, it might be a bigger deal.Originally posted by Shaka View PostAs stated above UFC isn't my thing but it's still just a sport. Most of my friends enjoy it. As I've watched clips of the event, I found there was. a lot more to it than just the UFC stuff. Pastrana had his Nitro Circus crew out performing, the flyover was spectacular Zac Brown did the National Anthem, and the US Marine Band played the walkout music. I find most of that entertaining. As stated previously, it looked like it was well done and a good time.
I suppose we could debate the appropriateness of hosting the event at the White House, but I don't think having it there was a big deal. I certainly think that the comparison to ancient Rome is ridiculous. Much ado about nothing.
I do find it hilarious that the fighters were warming up in various rooms in the White House -- including the Oval Office!! -- before the match. I guess there's no gym in the WH, and Trump certainly isn't trying to build one. He might be trying to build a McDonald's on property, sort of like how Devante Adams has a Taco Bell in his house.
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When the guy with actual experience shrugs, the rest of us start checking the style guide.Originally posted by frank ryan View Post
I've professionally have worked with the homeless population. I'll refer to them with either term. That's not a huge one for me but it is for other folks.
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That's awesome.Originally posted by Bo Diddley View PostWas talking to a coworker about the subject. He said we aren't supposed to call people homeless anymore. They're a person experiencing homelessness right now. Maybe that's what trashy people are. They're just a person experiencing trashiness right now.
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I've professionally have worked with the homeless population. I'll refer to them with either term. That's not a huge one for me but it is for other folks.Originally posted by Bo Diddley View PostWas talking to a coworker about the subject. He said we aren't supposed to call people homeless anymore. They're a person experiencing homelessness right now. Maybe that's what trashy people are. They're just a person experiencing trashiness right now.
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Maybe un-housed is now as bad as homeless so it’s changed againOriginally posted by Jeff Lebowski View Post
The PC term is “un-housed”.
I roll my eyes when I hear that.
Got to change this stuff every five years or so to make it sound softer and to make yourself sound more equity minded than the unwoke
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The PC term is “un-housed”.Originally posted by Bo Diddley View PostWas talking to a coworker about the subject. He said we aren't supposed to call people homeless anymore. They're a person experiencing homelessness right now. Maybe that's what trashy people are. They're just a person experiencing trashiness right now.
I roll my eyes when I hear that.
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DB, thank you for reminding us white folks on how truly oppressed we all are!Originally posted by dabrockster View Post
What about White-Honky.. As Robert Downie Jr would say. “What do you mean about YOU people.” Another example of how the use of racism sure does swing one direction in words. Which is exactly the point of that joke..
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Was talking to a coworker about the subject. He said we aren't supposed to call people homeless anymore. They're a person experiencing homelessness right now. Maybe that's what trashy people are. They're just a person experiencing trashiness right now.
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What about White-Honky.. As Robert Downie Jr would say. “What do you mean about YOU people.” Another example of how the use of racism sure does swing one direction in words. Which is exactly the point of that joke..Originally posted by Bo Diddley View Post
I hadn't heard white trash was racist until yesterday.
But, I'd be interested to hear the reception of brown trash, black trash, red trash and yellow trash, when used.

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Spare me you sanctimonious bullshit.. You and Frankie and your constant whinning yet feel equally non-politically correct over white trash. Hello Pot..Originally posted by Maximus View Post
trannies?
yikes bro
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