+169 Just because "gay" means stupid doesn't mean thats something we should stop, the word "lame" refers to people who cant move their limbs but I don't see anyone calling for that word not to be used. If we were to stop saying all the words that offended people, speech would become bland and tasteless, amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Normally I would disagree but that makes sense. I mean the technical term is homosexual; gay is just a nickname for it. That's a good way of looking at it. But I guess it depends on the person or situation.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

well, people who are lame don't have to come out of the closet and deal with hate and being ostracized for who they are. using gay as meaning 'stupid' really damages people who could already hate themselves for who they are.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Gay DOESN'T mean stupid, but I think that's what you were trying to say, right OP? If not, I'm a little confused.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Well, if you hate yourself for being gay, then that's just too damn bad. There are so many people in this world that believe they have reasons to hate themselves, but do you see everybody commiting suicide? No. Some do, sure. But the point is that people should just get over it. You undeniably WILL be criticized at MORE than one point in your life. That's just part of life and social interaction. LIVE WITH IT.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Sooo just because you're bound to be criticized at some point anyway, I have any right I want to insult you as much as I want? I don't like the idea that we should offend & hate on each other just because we'd be bored if we didnt....

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Yes, I absolutely have EVERY right, but that doesn't mean it IS right. What I'm saying is that it is human nature to criticize and demean people. That will NEVER change. Maybe the word gay will be banned, but won't that just be taking away the right to freedom of speech? Maybe not entirely, but what if that is taken further? Then you will be the one that's sorry because, eventually, you wouldn't be able to criticize anybody. And what if the word gay is banned? Then what? Will people be thrown into lockup for saying it? That is RIDICULOUS.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Well if it will make YOUR concersations better ("you're so gay. That's gay shirt is so gay"... sounds FANTASTIC) then everbody should stop caring about gay people's feelings and continue to use a word for something completely natural in the dreogatory, insulting way letting gey people feel more hated and unwanted. Great Idea!

by Anonymous 13 years ago

people shouldn't say lame either if it offends people, but people don't say it in such a widespread manner as "that's so gay", which puts down approximately 10% of the population. Gay doesn't mean stupid. People say it in a rude way, implying that being gay is wrong and stupid. Saying that because people can say things that put down part of the population, people should do the same with other parts of the population is stupid.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Right now gay means 'homosexual' or 'stupid' depending on the context. Officially (in the politically correct sense) gay means 'homosexual'. So people become offended when it is used in a more casual setting to mean 'stupid' (even if it isn't meant to be offensive). The meaning of words change over time. I mean, gay meant 'happy' not all that long ago. It probably will end up just meaning 'stupid' at this rate, but if it does we should find a different word to mean 'homosexual' or we will continue to offend a lot of people.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

What's wrong with people getting offended? I never got that.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Two thumbs up for this man.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

really, no one should crtisize like this. if you're gay, then be happy with it. peopl may reject you for it, but theres also people out there who believe you should keep going with it. it's like saying me, a girl, cant love a guy. i would breakdown if that happened. you should go for what you believe in. i dont care if this sounds corny, just do it.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Besides the fact that people who use Gay as an insult also tend to make fun of homosexuals.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

gay means happy, not lame. you're just a dumbass.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

you are a f*cking idiot if you think gay means stupid. You are wrong.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I hate gays. Yes i am prejudiced, yes i am intolerant and close minded. Anymore questions? No, well than i will continue using my language at will

by Anonymous 13 years ago

the problem is that gays aren't treated so well- they're always put down at school or work or wherever. people who are 'lame'' aren't harassed in the same way gays are, so it's not as much of an issue. plus fewer people are aware of the term 'lame' (not having full use of your limbs), and being lame isn't always a lifetime thing.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Gay doesn't mean stupid, it means happy

by Anonymous 13 years ago