A word people use because they like deceiving themselves to believe we live in a Utopia.
Mostly they're used by organizations and "considerate" people who don't want to offend the "situationally disturbed" citizens.
George Carlin, a comedian, did a great schpiel about euphemisms once. (A few of the following examples are in his speech.)
You should read it. It may not "open your eyes," but you'll realize how much we like to disguise our speech and blind ourselves. Disguising a condition with nicer, longer words doesn't change the fact that you still have the condition. Sorry.
(Note: Not all examples {e.g. black/white} are "conditions" or negative at all}
Mostly they're used by organizations and "considerate" people who don't want to offend the "situationally disturbed" citizens.
George Carlin, a comedian, did a great schpiel about euphemisms once. (A few of the following examples are in his speech.)
You should read it. It may not "open your eyes," but you'll realize how much we like to disguise our speech and blind ourselves. Disguising a condition with nicer, longer words doesn't change the fact that you still have the condition. Sorry.
(Note: Not all examples {e.g. black/white} are "conditions" or negative at all}
IMO, There's nothing wrong with most of the following conditions; they just warrant a euphemism because society can't accept reality. Many are unavoidable.
I just call 'em like I see em.
Nobody:
is old, they're elderly senior citizens.
is gay, they're homosexual.
is poor, they're in poverty.
is black, they're African American.
is white, they're Caucasian.
is fat, they're obese.
is a slut, they're promiscuous.
is crippled, they're handicapped.
is deaf, they're hearing impaired.
is blind, they're visually impaired.
is retarded, they're mentally challenged.
is short, they're vertically challenged.
is stupid, they're academically challenged.
I could go on.
I just call 'em like I see em.
Nobody:
is old, they're elderly senior citizens.
is gay, they're homosexual.
is poor, they're in poverty.
is black, they're African American.
is white, they're Caucasian.
is fat, they're obese.
is a slut, they're promiscuous.
is crippled, they're handicapped.
is deaf, they're hearing impaired.
is blind, they're visually impaired.
is retarded, they're mentally challenged.
is short, they're vertically challenged.
is stupid, they're academically challenged.
I could go on.
by ~The Nameless One~ December 28, 2005
One who sings about being unique, and "not putting on makeup" because "that's not who they want to be" ... and yet while they sing this, they are wearing lipstick, have about 30 bracelets, a necklace, and highlighted hair.
Don't give me wrong... I'm all for this "inner beauty" crap, or decorating your person with makeup and the like... but making it seem like appearance means nothing while you've modified your appearance? C'mon.
Don't give me wrong... I'm all for this "inner beauty" crap, or decorating your person with makeup and the like... but making it seem like appearance means nothing while you've modified your appearance? C'mon.
See Hope Partlow.
Such a nice voice, too. Shame to waste it on crap she thinks the public wants to hear.
Google her name and click the "official website" for more details.
Such a nice voice, too. Shame to waste it on crap she thinks the public wants to hear.
Google her name and click the "official website" for more details.
by ~The Nameless One~ July 14, 2005
When you do a once over on somebody, but something about them (male in a dress, purple hair, somebody looks like somebody you know in a crowd, etc.) caught your eye.
Often due to surprise at what you *thought* you saw, but you desire a second glance.
Often due to surprise at what you *thought* you saw, but you desire a second glance.
"Lose Control" by Missy Elliot. (It asked for an example. This is not my favorite song.)
"I’ve got a cute face
Chubby waist
Thick legs in shape
Rump shakin’ both ways
Make you do a double take"
"I’ve got a cute face
Chubby waist
Thick legs in shape
Rump shakin’ both ways
Make you do a double take"
by ~The Nameless One~ December 28, 2005
Movies in 15 minutes.
Usually done to make fun of a movie they didn't like. Often hilarious to read, especially if you've seen the movie.
by ~The Nameless One~ July 14, 2005
by ~The Nameless One~ May 22, 2005
When Sophie was prayin out loud at dinner tonight, Matt was being obnoxiously loud. She tried to slap him, but his fast reflexes stopped that bitch cold.
by ~The Nameless One~ May 29, 2005
id is a software company too, pronounced like the last part of "did" NOT like I'd or I-D (as in identification).
They're best known for Quake (multiplayer) and Doom (singleplayer) game series'. They make other games too though, like Wolfenstein.
They're best known for Quake (multiplayer) and Doom (singleplayer) game series'. They make other games too though, like Wolfenstein.
Yes, the later Doom series' have multiplayer (only holds four max though...) and Quake has singleplayer.
But like Call of Duty and Battlefield, nobody buys them for the weaker aspect. (Multiplayer, singleplayer, respectively)
id pwnz j00
But like Call of Duty and Battlefield, nobody buys them for the weaker aspect. (Multiplayer, singleplayer, respectively)
id pwnz j00
by ~The Nameless One~ December 18, 2005