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Oh, you sweet summer child...
by datavirtue 3y ago
Oh, you sweet summer child...
- tempestn 3y agoThis patronizing phrase should really be scrubbed from the modern lexicon.
- jojobas 3y agoEven if you construe this phrase as unequivocally negative, you can't scrub negative emotions and intentions. If you were able to actually scrub some word or phrase from the language, another would take its place, like with all the racial and intellectual disability slurs.
- tempestn 3y agoYes; I'm basically saying one should reconsider before ever using this phrase, as it drips with condescension, and therefore is not conducive to productive discourse.
- jojobas 3y agoThere is a time to be productive and a time to be condescending. When being condescended to it's your choice to either be incensed or reflect on maybe you deserved it.
- nineteen999 3y ago> When being condescended to it's your choice to either be incensed or reflect Or just chuckle at and ignore the misinformed idiot doing the condescension and move on with your life if appropriate.
- Anotheroneagain 3y agoIt is the modern lexicon, it's from the game of thrones.
- IAmGraydon 3y agoWe get it. You’re scared and want everyone else to be just as scared as you.