rule is it weird that i call things gay (self.196)

submitted 1 year ago by mudcrip to c/196

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I grew up with an older brother who would call things gay in a derogatory way back when we were teenagers and i also picked up the habit even though I had never met a gay person and have never had (and still dont have) any hate for them or anyone regardless of sexual preference or gender identity

I still call things gay tho to this day, usually when something kinda annoying happens (e.g. that was kinda gay when the teacher made us do extra homework)

I'm sure there are people who might feel hurt about that so i filter myself when meeting new people and i generally use it less these days but it happens sometimes

Anyone else relate to this?

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[-] Duchess@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

for me, i wouldn't immediately assume that a person using 'gay' in that way was a homophobe but it would definitely be a red flag. i'd make a conscious effort to avoid it but i've done it occasionally too so i understand the habit.