Comments on: I Use the Word Retard

By: Free Speech lover

Free Speech lover — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:51:11 +0000

Surprise, surprise. Another cry for censorship by the weak-minded.

It’s just a word, people.

If you’re actually bothered by a word so much that people living thousands of miles from you actually hurt you by saying it, you really need to switch medication.

Look in the mirror, say “retarded” 100 times, and then tell me the word has the bullshit power you claim it to have.

Lighten up! And stop being so retarded.

Free Speech lover: I do still use the words douchebag, asshole, asshat, and my favourite: motherfucker.

By: Lora

Lora — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:01:05 +0000

There isn’t anything wrong with saying the word “retard” !! it’s just a word. People need to stop acting all hurt.

By: Mrs. Mustard

Mrs. Mustard — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:46:29 +0000

I used to say “gay” a lot. As in “that’s so gay.”
I had to work really hard at eradicating that word from my lexicon, but I did.
Now, whenever I hear someone else say it, I shudder inside.

It’s not easy to change your speech habits. Good luck!

Mrs. MustardÂ´s last blog post..Words we rarely say

By: Mad Woman

Mad Woman — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:06:52 +0000

You rock. Big time. I find myself using this word more regularly somehow, and I think it's because a friend of mine does. I hereby vow to do my best to strike it from my (already very colorful) vocab. Thank you for the reminder! Mad WomanÂ´s last blog post..Not blind, pill popping opinions on moving and stuff...

By: Karen Sugarpants

Karen Sugarpants — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:18:22 +0000

way to go, shmo.

By: Chibi Jeebs

Chibi Jeebs — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:10:54 +0000

Thank you, Sam. Thank you for making it easier for me to admit that this is habit I want (need) to change. Thank you for helping me realize that eradicating a word from my vocabulary because it is offensive isn't a bad thing or selling out or caving to "peer" pressure. I say it, and I'm ashamed that I do so: I am going to stop now. Chibi JeebsÂ´s last blog post..Meme Monday

By: SweetSpikette

SweetSpikette — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:25:03 +0000

Thank you.
When I eliminated this word from my vocabulary many years ago, I started replacing it with “ridiculous.”
That’s usually what I meant anyway, and it is an easier transition to start out with the same sounds. You can start to say “retard,” catch yourself, and correct. Just one suggestion.

By: Tara Anderson

Tara Anderson — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:59:41 +0000

I occasionally go to open mics and perform stand-up comedy. When I first started, I had a bit about when I volunteered at the Special Olympics. Although the jokes always got laughs, I have decided to take those out of my routine and replace them with jokes about my vagina. Plus, I'm thinking about having kids soon and I know that it would be karmic justice for me to have retarded children. Thanks for the reminder that we often speak without thinking. (And in my case, that also applies to not thinking before typing or making jokes in public with a mic...) Tara AndersonÂ´s last blog post..Proudly waving my geek flag

By: heather...

heather... — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:41:38 +0000

This is an awesome post. Good for you, Sam! I'm proud of you! heather...Â´s last blog post..Swinger

By: kgirl

kgirl — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:20:23 +0000

I don't say it in public and am working hard to make it go away altogether. I used to think, 'what's the big deal?' and then remembered how often people use derogatory terms for someone Jewish (i.e. me), and how very shitty it makes me feel. Good on ya. kgirlÂ´s last blog post..Here Comes the Night