rajinka Posted October 31 Posted October 31 1 hour ago, Matt_In_NH said: I am ok with that….its not like you can’t say what you want to say with other words My daughter has downs. Idgaf if someone says the R word. Just don't say it about her. Words are just words. 7 1
NORWOODS FOOT Posted October 31 Posted October 31 1 hour ago, rajinka said: My daughter has downs. Idgaf if someone says the R word. Just don't say it about her. Words are just words. The logic is strong with you, my friend. Respect… 2 1
RiotAct Posted October 31 Posted October 31 4 hours ago, Simon said: If I heard it, I think any cringe would likely come from it being such an infantile thing to say. It's like listening to a grown man call somebody a gaylord lol there’s a term i haven’t heard since like 6th grade or so!!!
Nephilim17 Posted October 31 Posted October 31 (edited) *****, until now I assumed we we're talking Joe Brady — yes, I tuned out the "broadcast" part... Just thought it was some post-game press thing. So Tom said this... silly bastard. You'd think with all the media training he wouldn't go there on live TV. 1 hour ago, rajinka said: My daughter has downs. Idgaf if someone says the R word. Just don't say it about her. Words are just words. My daughter has autism and doesn't like the R word. She's not the only one who doesn't. If a sizable group of people who are different from the mainstream find a word hurtful, can't we be human enough to respect them and use a different word? I'm not the politically correct police BTW and love Bill Burr and Dave Chapelle, FWIW. I just think we need to reconsider some non-consequential (to us) uses of language if a lot of people are hurt by them. If it means a lot to someone else, can't we try to do a little better with a different choice of words? But go f***ing nuts, all of you who think saying what you want is the most important thing and f*** it if people are hurt by it. Edited October 31 by Nephilim17 4 2
LABILLBACKER Posted October 31 Posted October 31 11 hours ago, Bills!Win! said: I may be ignorant but why can’t you say spaz? Spaz" is a slang term that's often offensive and refers to someone who is awkward or clumsy. It's an abbreviation of the word "spastic". The earliest known use of the word "spaz" as a noun was in 1959 in the Washington Post, and as a verb in the 1930s. The word "spastic" is considered an offensive slur by some people, particularly in the United Kingdom.
WideNine Posted October 31 Posted October 31 11 hours ago, BillsFan130 said: May be an unpopular comment, but everyone just seems overly sensitive these days. Is it the right term to use? No But jeez, not the end of the world as the media is having a field day with this Society, driven by social media, has an auto-immune disorder. It is so sensitive that it attacks both harmful things and completely benign things. I took Brady's comment for the benign context and intent I am pretty sure he intended. So meh...nothing to see here folks... the virtual mobs can pack up the pitchforks and torches and move on. Allen did have sugar-high moments of being spastic and bailing on clean pockets and turning down easy throws...he usually found some path to redemption using his freakish athletic abilities extending plays, throwing off platform, or running through defenders. Perhaps only Bills fans knew or expected Allen to be raw coming into the league the way many analysts reacted It has been awesome watching him grow and develop before our eyes into a great QB. 2 1
Bad Things Posted October 31 Posted October 31 13 hours ago, GunnerBill said: We discussed this in the SB the other day. In the UK he'd have been fired, instantly. It is pretty much second only to the n word in terms of offensive terms you can't use. I understand it doesn't have the same baggage in the US but honestly it made me very uncomfortable. I mentioned it in the GDT No offense, but the US and the UK often have different meanings for the same word. Take the word "fanny" for example. In the US, it means someone's rump. In the UK, it means a woman's private bits. The last I knew, "spaz" wasn't offensive in the US, but I've been gone almost 20 years. Heck, my wife and I refer to our dog as a "spaz" numerous times a day! That said, I can't believe this thread is now on 12 pages.
pennstate10 Posted October 31 Posted October 31 5 hours ago, GunnerBill said: We don't spell coupon with a Q! Now that the thread has moved to complaints about British English, let me add a few.. Why is it that Brits will randomly throw extra vowels into perfectly good words? Such as oesophagus, haematology, and leukaemia? Also, for reasons I don’t understand, many American physicians will pronounce centimeter as “sontimeter”. I think that they think it makes them sound smart. But for some reason, they’re not complaining that a cup of coffee now costs 50 sonts more than it did in the last sontury.
Billsatlastin2018 Posted October 31 Posted October 31 7 hours ago, rajinka said: My daughter has downs. Idgaf if someone says the R word. Just don't say it about her. Words are just words. Being, in a similar situation… I DO! And my friends know it. 2
GunnerBill Posted October 31 Posted October 31 5 hours ago, Bad Things said: No offense, but the US and the UK often have different meanings for the same word. Take the word "fanny" for example. In the US, it means someone's rump. In the UK, it means a woman's private bits. The last I knew, "spaz" wasn't offensive in the US, but I've been gone almost 20 years. Heck, my wife and I refer to our dog as a "spaz" numerous times a day! That said, I can't believe this thread is now on 12 pages. I know that. But the NFL is beamed around the world now and I suspect some of the scrutiny stems from that. I have said multiple times I have no doubt Brady wasn't meaning to cause any offence. 1
ren1701 Posted October 31 Posted October 31 I feel like this horse has been beaten to death and little dumber for actually reading it, almost like being a Dolphins fan. Lets just agree sensitivity to all people is a good thing, but some things are done out of ignorance and not purposeful for sure. I find most people come from a good place with good intentions most of the time. For what it's worth, I thought Brady did great but I also liked Romo before they neutered him. They gave more insight then talking head announcers that clearly don't understand the game and probably just being told what to say. Leave you with this and just trying to be funny - you can't tell me what to say England - you lost that war .. out
Your Brown Eye Posted October 31 Posted October 31 13 minutes ago, ren1701 said: Leave you with this and just trying to be funny - you can't tell me what to say England - you lost that war .. out 1
RobbRiddick Posted October 31 Posted October 31 17 minutes ago, ren1701 said: Leave you with this and just trying to be funny - you can't tell me what to say England - you lost that war .. out thank god we had France to help us, poor guys never get credit for the Statue of Liberty
dickleyjones Posted October 31 Posted October 31 21 hours ago, Pasaluki said: I can't tell if you are being serious or not but in the UK a word that rhymes with 'punt' is thrown out like crazy over there but it is a no-no word over in the US. It's almost as if different cultures are...different 1 1
GerstAusGosheim Posted October 31 Posted October 31 19 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: I am half Korean and what I find funny is generally, people aren't afraid to use derogatory Asian slang. I hear it a lot, it seems people don't view it as the same as other words. But I don't really care, it takes a lot to offend me. I only get upset jokingly with the word China Man....I'm not Chinese bro. I have a Korean friend who used to joke that racists are so dumb, they can't even get their racism right. 2
Billsatlastin2018 Posted October 31 Posted October 31 49 minutes ago, dickleyjones said: I can't tell if you are being serious or not but in the UK a word that rhymes with 'punt' is thrown out like crazy over there but it is a no-no word over in the US. Uh huh! THAT is the NO go zone across North America- especially with women. However,in multiple Euro/ other countries, it’s thrown around in every situation and has multiple meanings! )As a small aside, I have a number of women friends (and my wife) who take no issue if I mentioned the size of their boobs, but do not like the other word- breasts.)
BillnutinHouston Posted October 31 Posted October 31 22 hours ago, WotAGuy said: Just give me a list of words I’m allowed to use. Well said. Free speech is under constant assault these days. 1 1
GerstAusGosheim Posted October 31 Posted October 31 (edited) 20 hours ago, Just in Atlanta said: The problem with political correctness is overthinkers can give value to any word, usually negative. The word police probably has, or will have, a problem with the word "crazy". It's a derogatory word for a neurodivergent mental illness. I have found little evidence that the word police is trying to cancel crazy, insane, certifiable, loony, nuts, cra-cra. Or at least it's not catching on anytime soon. In fact, it's so acceptable, advertisers are still willing to stigmatize the mentally ill for profit even in 2024. Pizza hut is literally running an ad right now that makes light of someone "being crazy" and seeing things, ie schizophrenia. A while back Volkswagen ran an ad called "jumper" where a man who was contemplating suicide decided not to jump because he found out the new VW was under 17k. I recommend anyone who thinks this is just political correctness/overthinking spend a day at a halfway house with people who suffer from severe mental illness. It's about as funny as kids with cancer. 11 hours ago, Nephilim17 said: If it means a lot to someone else, can't we try to do a little better with a different choice of words? This ^ Edited October 31 by GerstAusGosheim 1
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 31 Posted October 31 I’m fine for anything that gets that dork off the air. I’m so sick of him being pushed on us. I always respected him as a player and want he achieved. But he’s not cool. He’s a dork who people only pretend is interesting is because he’s a great football player. Olsen is so much better and someone I would much rather hang out with. Tom Brady is a dork. 23 hours ago, US Egg said: Tom “the Greek” Brady, fire him. Tom “The Dork” Brady fire him 22 hours ago, BillsFan130 said: May be an unpopular comment, but everyone just seems overly sensitive these days. Is it the right term to use? No But jeez, not the end of the world as the media is having a field day with this This is literally the first I have heard of this. It’s been a busy week though.
Billsatlastin2018 Posted October 31 Posted October 31 7 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: This is literally the first I have heard of this. YOU might not. The significant minority of us, with a Special Needs family member, let alone friend- have. ALL of our adult lives! And some of us have battled for a generation or two to have certain words removed from public parlance- especially with certain, broad based, public authorities.
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