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First, I'm aware of the origin of the term; but "guy" was taken so I made do. Second, you don't care, but ... I'm afraid to break the news to you but there are
by goy 2y ago
First, I'm aware of the origin of the term; but "guy" was taken so I made do.
Second, you don't care, but ... I'm afraid to break the news to you but there are billions of other people on the planet today, including me. I care.
Personally, I don't like the term from my language not only because of the possible reception but also it doesn't feel right to use it.
- BigJono 2y agoWhy does it not feel right if it's long lost it's negative connotation? It's completely arbitrary at this point.
- jszymborski 2y agoI can imagine that they are reminded of its original meaning, sapping any sort of desire to use the term. At least, that's how I feel about many of these "problematic" words.
- throwawaymaths 2y agoHow do you feel about the fact that "ciao!" means "slave!" (almost no one who uses the word "ciao" realizes the connection)
- Y_Y 2y agoI do! And I know that it's a contraction of a phrase meaning literally "I am your slave", but more equivalent to "I remain your humble servant". Also I'd only use it to say goodbye, only Italians use it to say hello, and you have to feel superior to someone!