this is an cop out in the same vein as “it’s just a prank”. You know it’s connative use, you know how your audience would read the word and not go “oh they obvi

this is an cop out in the same vein as “it’s just a prank”. You know it’s connative use, you know how your audience would read the word and not go “oh they obviously meant to call little american girls a garden tool, not a derogatory term meant to shame their sexual activity” Even adhering to the best faith policy makes this not ok. Do better. Be better.