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by ljf 16y ago
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It seems they have no plans to launch this in the UK or Europe, but still - not sure why they think it's OK to launch a product this this name in the US - what does it mean to you?
Also: http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/847753-transformers-toy-called-spastic-wont-be-sold-in-uk http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/847753-transformers-toy-called-...
It seems that 'spaz' and 'spastic' are used as /light hearted/ insults in the US.
In the UK this is a derogatory term referring to someone who has cerebral palsy, and is extremely offensive. It is ranked as the second most offensive disability-related term (Source: BBC Ouch!, 2003).