Johnnycage46 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/06/us/racism-words-phrases-slavery-trnd/index.html More words set to likely be cancelled. My favorite quote from the "article" with regard to the term "Master Bedroom" (basically, we aren't totally sure, or even remotely sure this term is rooted in racism and/or slavery in America...but ***** it we're going to make that leap anyway!!): "Master bedrooms" were more widely implemented in American homes after World War II, intended to give working parents a private space within their own homes, Trelora notes. While it's unclear whether the term is rooted in American slavery on plantations, it evokes that history." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 I have no issue with using primary, or something to that effect, to describe the main bedroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Indians, like Elizabeth Warren... 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, BuffaloHokie13 said: I have no issue with using primary, or something to that effect, to describe the main bedroom. I can agree with that, as far as not having a problem using alternative language. But, honestly, never in all my life have I ever thought of racism or slavery when saying "master bedroom". In that article they seem to really be reaching for any language they can find to link it to slavery/racism and why we shouldn't use those words anymore. Edited July 6, 2020 by Johnnycage46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 27 minutes ago, Johnnycage46 said: I can agree with that, as far as not having a problem using alternative language. But, honestly, never in all my life have I ever thought of racism or slavery when saying "master bedroom". In that article they seem to really be reaching for any language they can find to link it to slavery/racism and why we shouldn't use those words anymore. Fear those people with masters degrees, they're experts at exploiting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, 3rdnlng said: Fear those people with masters degrees, they're experts at exploiting you. Then I fear myself the most! I guess I should do as Yoda said and unlearn what I have learned in order to void my M.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityRoller Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 UPS must be next. 'What can brown do for you?' is clearly a master slave relationship /s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinga Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Johnnycage46 said: https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/06/us/racism-words-phrases-slavery-trnd/index.html More words set to likely be cancelled. My favorite quote from the "article" with regard to the term "Master Bedroom" (basically, we aren't totally sure, or even remotely sure this term is rooted in racism and/or slavery in America...but ***** it we're going to make that leap anyway!!): "Master bedrooms" were more widely implemented in American homes after World War II, intended to give working parents a private space within their own homes, Trelora notes. While it's unclear whether the term is rooted in American slavery on plantations, it evokes that history." That entire article was ridiculous in it's assumptions. I'm sure if we look hard enough we can find something offensive to someone in just about anything. I suppose Master lock company should close their doors now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 The Masters has been postponed this year until Autumn. Think of all those masters convening on the rolling hills of Augusta with their white jumped suit caddies there to carry and clean their clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 54 minutes ago, Cinga said: That entire article was ridiculous in it's assumptions. I'm sure if we look hard enough we can find something offensive to someone in just about anything. I suppose Master lock company should close their doors now? Agreed, and I think that's why everything is so off the rails (sorry if anyone has had loved ones pass away in a train derailing). Anything can be offensive if someone tries hard enough to be offended...and it seems that is exactly what people are doing lol. Maybe all this time at home just made people bored and they're looking for things to get passionate about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 ....Chicago WHITE Sox are a sure goner.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ....Chicago WHITE Sox are a sure goner.......... So might your city's name, Jack Benny's valet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, bilzfancy said: So might your city's name, Jack Benny's valet ...LMAO!!....just ruined my last pair of Depends...on my way to Walgreen's.....dammit............... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 1 minute ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...LMAO!!....just ruined my last pair of Depends...on my way to Walgreen's.....dammit............... lol you know you're old when you get that reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Just now, bilzfancy said: lol you know you're old when you get that reference ...I actually call them my Pampers to advertise "my youth"...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unforgiven Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 White woman who called police on Black birder in New York City will face criminal charges Amy Cooper, a White woman who was caught on video calling the police on a Black man who was birdwatching in New York's Central Park, is now facing charges of falsely reporting an incident in the third degree from the Manhattan District Attorney's office. What happened to Juicy Smollett ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Unforgiven said: White woman who called police on Black birder in New York City will face criminal charges Amy Cooper, a White woman who was caught on video calling the police on a Black man who was birdwatching in New York's Central Park, is now facing charges of falsely reporting an incident in the third degree from the Manhattan District Attorney's office. What happened to Juicy Smollett ... Good. What a disgusting c---. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 2 hours ago, bilzfancy said: lol you know you're old when you get that reference But the fact that he’s wearin depends doesn’t give it away?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unforgiven Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 23 minutes ago, KD in CA said: Good. What a disgusting c---. Juicy? I no, rite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 20 minutes ago, Chef Jim said: But the fact that he’s wearin depends doesn’t give it away?? yeah, I don't think there are many on here who know Jack Benny's valet...or even who Jack Benny is....lol 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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