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Don't be silly. Other than perhaps in a school playground where _any_ word said repeatedly enough can be considered abusive, boffin is not word that anyone can
by nbevans 13y ago
Don't be silly. Other than perhaps in a school playground where _any_ word said repeatedly enough can be considered abusive, boffin is not word that anyone can take offence from really.
- FatalLogic 13y agoMany scientists do take offence. http://www.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2013/jul/26/boffins-backlash-scientists-dont-like-being-called-that http://www.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2013/jul/2...