It is a slanderous word directed to the mentally handicapped. If the 'n' word can't be used for african-americans, why can this be used? most of them can't even defend themselves.
and on the same note, do gypsies get offended over ppl saying they got gypped? i know jewish ppl generally don't like ppl saying they got jewed....
2006-09-22 12:12:59 · 19 answers · asked by canadian housewife 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
you have a very good point. I have a cousin who is mentally retarded, and she's the sweetest person i know....I ALWAYS get on people who use the word retarded in a bad way.....it offends me. ANd I Have said, "I've got gypped" several times before...i didn't know it ment that! thatnks for telling me, i seriously didn't know! Now i feel bad....lol
2006-09-22 12:15:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually I prefer 'tard
Why does this bother you? Why is mentally handicapped better? You know mentally retarded is a medical word used because it accurately describes the person retard means slowed, their brain development was/is slowed. The only reason it would have negative connatations is if society has placed them there, just like they will for whatever word replaces it such as mentally handicapped which will also eventually be a bad word because people are afraid of the condition and don't want it. Thus this is a completely retarded thing to be debating, because whatever word, it could be f***ing brilliant, it will always eventually end up being a bad word because it describes a bad situation
2006-09-22 12:14:00 · answer #2 · answered by Poppies_rule 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There's no such thing as a "politically correct person" -- just different levels of awareness and care about how one's language hurts or uplifts others.
To answer your question, yes, the term "getting gypped" is derogatory, since it has an implied very negative connotation against an entire ethnicity of people.
2006-09-22 12:15:44 · answer #3 · answered by profJohn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, on this forum, the word retard fits a few people perfect, and as far as politically correctness, No One Tells Me What To Say
Concerning Any Issue. P C means nothing to me.
2006-09-22 12:20:09 · answer #4 · answered by kekeke 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
While I agree with your dislike for the word "retard," I have difficulty figuring out what to use to name that diagnosis. I work in the mental health field, and a lot of my clients are "mentally ill." Many people confuse being "mentally ill" with what those in my profession would call "mentally retarded" or "learning disabled." How would you designate or differentiate them?
2006-09-22 12:22:05 · answer #5 · answered by woman of faith 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't. And "mentally handicapped" isn't very PC either. Try 'people with learning difficulties.'
Have never heard of 'gypped' or 'jewed'. Presume these are Americanisms.
2006-09-22 12:18:55 · answer #6 · answered by pompeii 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Retarded is used to describe someone without certain mental capabilities. It is a medical/psychological term:
Affected with mental retardation.
Occurring or developing later than desired or expected; delayed.
2006-09-22 12:16:31 · answer #7 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you like so many others do not know the definition of the word, it is a proper word to use. as for your comparison to the "N" word you're way off, if that's the case then lets call every one by a racist name....i personally am sick of retards like you who are to retarded to pick up a dictionary and look up a word.
2006-09-22 12:21:34 · answer #8 · answered by The Key Master 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They should use Mentally Handicapped
2006-09-22 12:14:56 · answer #9 · answered by joshtexan00 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
haha, i never knew thats where it came from (gypped) i always thought it was spelled like jipped or something...
this question reminds me of that episode of sienfeld when jerry likes the indian girl and he accidentally keeps using terms that offend her and buys and indian staute thing...haha
2006-09-22 12:16:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋