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I've never thought of retarded as a putdown, it was just the sound used to describe a certain group of people. Be careful assuming you are in possession of the

by sertsa 4y ago

I've never thought of retarded as a putdown, it was just the sound used to describe a certain group of people. Be careful assuming you are in possession of the one true way.

SyzygistSix 4y ago
There is a difference. Retarded was used to describe a person's condition. It means slow. Retard the noun was more a slur or put down.
ok_dad 4y ago
> I've never thought of retarded as a putdown You may be one of the few, in that case. Good! Other people might not understand that about you if you used that word around them.