What started “weirdo” as a slur just recently?
What started “weirdo” as a slur just recently?
I know it’s used toward Trumpist politicians so far. Was the context such that “weirdo” was the only sensible choice?
I feel troubled by this because Keep Austin Weird, Keep Portland Weird, etc., which is normally celebrated. And I’m weird.
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Republicans are morons
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Republicans are anti-intellectual
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Using sophisticated language to critique republicans shows them you're not one of them, and they can write you off as a member of the out-group in their minds
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The word weird doesn't trigger the anti-intellectual alarms, so their defenses don't shoot up, and they're left scrambling for a retort, feeling awkward as they are now a member of their own out-group
I don't care about the details. I just want an out-group to hate on.
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