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Is the word window licker offensive
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Which word?
Window, or licker?
Window, or licker?
Trying to look at is from a reflection of modern day popular slang, as well as from a socio-economic context, I conclude that it is in fact TWO words.
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should of said the phrase please change for me Sir
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beorhthelm
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Lord Bracknell
On fire
In the context of my work - providing services for people with disabilities - the answer is obviously YES.
Are you finding your rounds are being hit by the credit crunch though Lord B?
Tyrone Biggums
Well-known member
I consider it an occupation.
Maybe it needs to be taxed.
Maybe it needs to be taxed.
Wardy
NSC's Benefits Guru
Depends on the context it is used. The word Tart can be offensive if used in some contexts.
Tyrone Biggums
Well-known member
Or it can be a delicious savoury or sweet treat!
Which I guess means that eating a tart can take on different meanings too
Happy Seagull
Barca Cule
It seems to be for some SPAZZERS.
NMH
Banned
Same as 'moron' might be offensive, to someone with only half a brain.
P.s. you are a moron. Yes, you.
P.s. you are a moron. Yes, you.
seagullsovergrimsby
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It could be taken as offensive in the context that it originated in the USA and is American slang
Perhaps Little Britain USA could invent a new character for the next series who is a w-l
Perhaps Little Britain USA could invent a new character for the next series who is a w-l
skipper734
Registered ruffian
Have look at the BBC's own website for disabled people " Ouch " and look at the results for insulting words. Makes interesting reading!
NMH
Banned
Does everyone live between such straight lines, that they consider any off-the-cuff remark that might make a derisory reference, offensive?
Laura mentions in a thread, that she's offended by H&H. A North Stand Polls member and contributor? . How many decisions does an NSP member have to make between feeling affronted or amused by such regular everyday terms as 'flid', 'spacker', 'mong' .....etcetera?
Okay, before anyone might say I cannot relate - I used to have to wear leg calipers as a child. There were other kids who would flippantly refer to me as 'crip', but I never once considered them to be seriously insulting.
One lad used to call me a name, kick me and run away. He was the one I hated, as you can imagine. I gave him a thick ear in front of everyone not long after the calipers came off (and would, actually, happily do so again)(plus, to cap it all, I recently found out on 'Friends Reunited' that he is a palace supporter!).
The parallel for me here, is that there can be actual reaction of shock and outrage - and there is chosen reaction, where one chooses to feel affronted by comments.
There are times when it's more appropriate not to OWN derisory comments by outcry.
Laura mentions in a thread, that she's offended by H&H. A North Stand Polls member and contributor? . How many decisions does an NSP member have to make between feeling affronted or amused by such regular everyday terms as 'flid', 'spacker', 'mong' .....etcetera?
Okay, before anyone might say I cannot relate - I used to have to wear leg calipers as a child. There were other kids who would flippantly refer to me as 'crip', but I never once considered them to be seriously insulting.
One lad used to call me a name, kick me and run away. He was the one I hated, as you can imagine. I gave him a thick ear in front of everyone not long after the calipers came off (and would, actually, happily do so again)(plus, to cap it all, I recently found out on 'Friends Reunited' that he is a palace supporter!).
The parallel for me here, is that there can be actual reaction of shock and outrage - and there is chosen reaction, where one chooses to feel affronted by comments.
There are times when it's more appropriate not to OWN derisory comments by outcry.
fatbadger
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Well, clearly, window licker can be offensive. As others have said, however, context is everything. Nevertheless, it should certainly be used with circumspection, something that quite obviously did not happen in this case. If radio presenters aren't capable of carefully considering everything they are about to say live on air, then it is quite understandable that their bosses should be worried and think they should be removed from the airwaves before they say something else equally stupid (or worse). Whether it deserves a permanent ban is more questionable. A little bit of education and a thick dollop of both humility (yes, I know there has been an apology) and maturity should see them back on.
Well I'd get SACKED for calling my users/customers windowlickers.