The Either / Or Thread Page 9

Quote: zooo @ August 2 2009, 11:34 PM BST

My brother tells me off when I use that word.

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Yeah, it can be a tricky one. I get the same when I use the expression retarded or tard for short. It's especially horrible when you're out with a group of people and one of them has a family member who's mentally handicapped.

Most of the time, they'll know you're not talking about anyone in particular and they'll join in with the joke. Other times people have a strop - but usually they're not actually offended, they're just seeking attention or in my case...they just hate my guts.

Oh well, can't walk on eggshells your whole life worrying if you might offend someone.

Quote: DaButt @ August 2 2009, 11:35 PM BST

We'll use "mongoloid" on occasion, but "mong" would probably remind people of the Hmong and Clint Eastwood.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hmong_people

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Mel Brooks used it

Quote: roscoff @ August 2 2009, 11:41 PM BST

Mel Brooks used it

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'Candygram for Mongo!'

It was also used in Something About Mary when Matt Dillon talks about looking after the mentally handicapped.

But the one that made me laugh most of all (he says ashamed to admit it), was in the Ali G In Da House movie when he's introduced to the President of Mongolia.

Quote: Timbo @ August 2 2009, 9:59 PM BST

Who do you give it to?

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Coutts.

I thought you'd misspelled cats then.

Quote: zooo @ August 2 2009, 10:35 PM BST

But do they all look the same?
Hair the same length and shade of blonde. Same exact bodies. More or less the same age? Etc, etc.

Logically it doesn't make sense to me.

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The first is a bit small, the second is a bit big, and the third? She's juuuuuuuuuuust right.

Quote: Renegade Carpark @ August 2 2009, 10:40 PM BST

I fully expect a male member of the BCG to jump in and say 'Oh no, not me, I would just be with the one woman and love her forever.' Good for you. With lies like that, she'll never suspect your infidelity.

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Quote: Renegade Carpark @ August 2 2009, 10:54 PM BST

especially if they lez up.

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Quote: Timbo @ August 2 2009, 11:09 PM BST

At 83 I am just impressed he has the where with all.

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Maybe Viagra is the secret to keeping Alzheimers at bay?

Quote: zooo @ August 2 2009, 11:34 PM BST

My brother tells me off when I use that word.

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Which one?

Quote: Aaron @ August 3 2009, 1:07 AM BST

Maybe Viagra is the secret to keeping Alzheimers at bay?

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Maybe Alzheimer's is the secret to keeping Viagra on eBay.

Quote: Morrace @ August 3 2009, 1:12 AM BST

Maybe Alzheimer's is the secret to keeping Viagra on eBay.

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Nah.

Quote: Aaron @ August 3 2009, 1:11 AM BST

Which one?

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Mong.

But I don't use it as a short version of 'Down's syndrome' (obviously). They're unrelated.

Just like when people use 'that's gay' I suppose. They don't mean homosexual. It's separate.

Late to the thread. Right. F**k the money, I'm a writer. And if that means I hve to do a job fielding complaints from the Great British Public (TM) to get my pizza money in the meantime, SO BE IT.

I wish to complain about a dodgy sandwich Tesco sold me. It was a cheese one and was mouldy in the middle. This was three years ago so I am guessing my refund has earned interest? Adding on the emotional tramua, you owe me £5000.

Quote: Renegade Carpark @ August 2 2009, 11:41 PM BST

Yeah, it can be a tricky one. I get the same when I use the expression retarded or tard for short. It's especially horrible when you're out with a group of people and one of them has a family member who's mentally handicapped.

Most of the time, they'll know you're not talking about anyone in particular and they'll join in with the joke. Other times people have a strop - but usually they're not actually offended, they're just seeking attention or in my case...they just hate my guts.

Oh well, can't walk on eggshells your whole life worrying if you might offend someone.

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I think the term 'learning disabled' is more commonly used now. I get a bit annoyed when we are advised about how we should or shouldn't address and describe certain people. Perhaps asking the person how they would like to be referred to rather than making an assumption would be one way of avoiding awkwardness or possible insult.

Back on topic, I would love to have the money because there are so many deserving causes I would like to donate to, but I couldn't give up writing so I can't choose one or the other.

I've done customer service stuff so I feel for you. Just remember when they say they will never buy from your company again and they are going to a rival company/store, offer them a map and some petrol money.

Quote: Balf @ August 3 2009, 1:28 AM BST

And if that means I hve to do a job fielding complaints from the Great British Public (TM) to get my pizza money in the meantime, SO BE IT.

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I've done customer service stuff so I feel for you. Just remember when they say they will never buy from your company again and they are going to a rival company/store, offer them a map and some petrol money.