• Farid@startrek.website
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    5 months ago

    But how can it be used in a derogatory way? Just because the user thinks it’s derogatory doesn’t make it insulting.
    LMK if I’m being too logical here.

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      5 months ago

      It used to be a standard thing that young people said to express disapproval.

      “Ms Johnson said I can’t make up the homework I missed because I forgot my bag yesterday.”

      “Sorry bro, that’s gay.”

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        5 months ago

        I haven’t encountered that IRL, but when I see that on the internet, I just assume it’s being used ironically.