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George Carlin did a whole set on the futile bullshit of euphemisms. More often than not, they are used either to sound trendy, cool, intelligent, sensitive, or
by burnt-resistor 1y ago
George Carlin did a whole set on the futile bullshit of euphemisms. More often than not, they are used either to sound trendy, cool, intelligent, sensitive, or virtuous through the very large accomplishment of using different words.
Also, what about the black people who don't have an opinion of or attachment with Africa? This treats a group as unified hivemind bloc and assigns a label on them without asking for their individual consent.
- pseudalopex 1y agoGeorge Carlin's routine about euphemisms ignored people got PTSD outside combat. The term changed because the understanding changed. > This treats a group as unified hivemind bloc and assigns a label on them without asking for their individual consent. No more than saying black people.