Wikepedia states

“Much like today’s socially acceptable terms idiot and moron, which are also defined as some sort of mental disability, when the term retard is being used in its pejorative form, it is usually not being directed at people with mental disabilities. Instead, people use the term when teasing their friends or as a general insult.”

Is it only a slur if directed at soneone with mental disabilities? Is it a slur if durected at onself?

Whats lemmies take on this?

  • SavvyWolf@pawb.socialEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Yes, it’s a slur. Especially outside of the US (where mental conditions are less overtly stigmatised).

    Supposedly it’s being “reclaimed” by the alt-right on Twitter. But obvously don’t listen to the alt-right’s views on social progressiveness.

    Also, don’t call yourself “retarded”, you’re better than that. <3

    Edit: I’m in the UK, and I find this list useful to figure out what’s offensive and what isn’t: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/broadcast-standards/offensive-language

    • I'm back on my BS 🤪@lemmy.autism.placeEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Supposedly it’s being “reclaimed” by the alt-right on Twitter.

      omg I would love to see some examples! is it like when they claimed that, “We are all domestic terrorists”? I would pee my g-string if I saw that they seriously said, “We are all re******” 😆