The process by which a pejorative term is replaced by a more politically correct term, only to over time be corrupted and used pejoratively itself until a new term is introduced, upon which the cycle repeats itself.
So named because walking on a treadmill gives you the illusion of going somewhere, when actually not making any progress. Basically a form of political correctness masturbation.
So named because walking on a treadmill gives you the illusion of going somewhere, when actually not making any progress. Basically a form of political correctness masturbation.
The best example of a euphemism treadmill is the word "retarded", which was originally adopted as a more apt and kinder alternative to previous medical terms such as "moron", "imbecile", and "idiot".
"Retarded" is currently considered a pejorative insult, so new terms have been invented such as "special needs" and "intellectualy disabled" , which will in time become pejorative insults themselves. Thus retarded SJW's, downie parents, and the self-righteous will always have something to bitch about.
"Retarded" is currently considered a pejorative insult, so new terms have been invented such as "special needs" and "intellectualy disabled" , which will in time become pejorative insults themselves. Thus retarded SJW's, downie parents, and the self-righteous will always have something to bitch about.
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"My heart is heavy. This cause offers no respite, but my body grows tired and weak.
I look down at my hand. It is swollen from years of carrying this weight upon myself. The weight of knowing I am the only barrier between the future of humanity and the wretched, corrupting nature of religious thought. But looking deeper I see something more. In my hands I carry the very essence of the Universe. I exist not because of the will of a man in the sky, but by the majesty and wonder of the Universe.
I rise from my chair, my body illuminated by the light of my monitor. Putting on my fedora, I give one last tip to the fine life I've lived. As the pain shoots through my arm, I bask in the glory that is my own existence and intelligence.
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I look down at my hand. It is swollen from years of carrying this weight upon myself. The weight of knowing I am the only barrier between the future of humanity and the wretched, corrupting nature of religious thought. But looking deeper I see something more. In my hands I carry the very essence of the Universe. I exist not because of the will of a man in the sky, but by the majesty and wonder of the Universe.
I rise from my chair, my body illuminated by the light of my monitor. Putting on my fedora, I give one last tip to the fine life I've lived. As the pain shoots through my arm, I bask in the glory that is my own existence and intelligence.
In this moment, I am euphoric. In this moment, I transcend."
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1. the substitution of a milder, vaguer word or expression for one considered to be offensive or unpleasant.
2. the word or expression so substituted.
2. the word or expression so substituted.
"Put to sleep" is a euphemism for "kill".
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