When is the term "Cracker " appropriate?

Question

Is it not the intent behind the word over the word itself? If not, is there some sort of magically property to the word? Do those letters, arranged in that order, and pronounced as such, create some sort of triggered involuntary reaction that people would be offended regardless of the intent of it's usage?

Answer 1

Cracker is not used in the context of food. "Cracker" was the term used for an old-time cowboy in Florida, long before the word "Redneck" ever became popular. They were called Crackers because of the sound of their bullwhips.

Soda crackers? LOL... *Shakes head*

People get upset over words because they were taught they must (family), they feel they must, to fit in(social dynamics, like being in a crowd), or they just want to(mood).

These are not self-realized individuals.
These are as children, imo.

Edit : The original "N" word that is so offensive comes from the word "Niger" - it means black.
It is also a river in Africa.
A very offensive river, apparently.

Answer 2

Considering the "N" word is actually a derivative of another word that just means "parsimonious or stingy", and you can't use the original word without people taking offense, I would say the term you're describing would equally offend some people, regardless of the intent of its usage.

Until people stop being offended by mere words and get over it all, this is a reality leftover from the politically correct 20th Century.

Answer 3

It really depends on the person(s) to whom it is directed. Personally, "cracker" means nothing to me if directed as a "dis". The fact remains that my color isn't going to change no matter what I'm called.

Answer 4

I've been called one, Because I'm white, jokingly ....It's not really racial...it's just a dumb term for a white person...More appropriatly used when speaking of a friend that is square and white...Whatever it's just a dumb way to say white...In cali anyway...

Answer 5

The term is appropriate preceded by ""Polly want a" and followed by a question mark

Answer 6

When you're talking about crackers that you eat, soda crackers, Ritz crackers.

Answer 7

I actually feel that the term cracker is one of the more ingenious ones. Lets face it, we white people are a lot like a soda cracker. White and pasty.

Answer 8

It is approriate to use this term when one is referring to a "Ritz," saltine or a similar food product.

Answer 9

When you're ordering Clam Chowder.

Answer 10

@ christmas