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rule is it weird that i call things gay (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I grew up with an older brother who would call things gay in a derogatory way back when we were teenagers and i also picked up the habit even though I had never met a gay person and have never had (and still dont have) any hate for them or anyone regardless of sexual preference or gender identity

I still call things gay tho to this day, usually when something kinda annoying happens (e.g. that was kinda gay when the teacher made us do extra homework)

I'm sure there are people who might feel hurt about that so i filter myself when meeting new people and i generally use it less these days but it happens sometimes

Anyone else relate to this?

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago

It used to be part of the cultural lexicon back in the late 90's and 00's, I used to say it all the time and I know gay people who did it as well lol

I think there's worse offenses but at the same time it's not hard to just not say it and I feel like it's a bit insensitive and outdated, if it slips out from time to time it's not a big deal but I think you'd be better off just training yourself out of the habit.