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So this is legitimately interesting. I know that word has a very strong negative connotation in some parts of the world (US), but other parts of the world don't
by ascendantlogic 11y ago
So this is legitimately interesting. I know that word has a very strong negative connotation in some parts of the world (US), but other parts of the world don't really seem to treat it as more than just another four letter word. I'm not commenting either way on my own feelings regarding the word, just being fascinated at (very small) culture clashes online.
- donovanr 11y agoI don't mind profanity at all per se, but the tacit misogyny of that one does bum me out. I'm from the US, if it matters.
- taneq 11y agoYeah, using a crude name for a specific gender's genitalia as a pejorative is a bit of a dick move.
- shawndumas 11y agoThere is a profound difference between a powerful contingency using the genitalia of a less represented one as a curse and vice versa.
- aaronem 11y agoUnless it's "dick" or a close equivalent, which no one minds in the same way. I wonder why that is.
- shawndumas 11y agoIn the states, it's been used much like the N word; but towards women. It goes beyond cursing which I, frankly, don't give a crap about.
- Lawtonfogle 11y agoThere is no misogyny behind it because there is an equivalent word for men which also carries a negative connotation.