Why do people hate the word retard?

[Formerly Black Trash]

people use the word fakkit in a similar fashion to retard

Right, but the cigarette meaning isn't legitamately used

But retardant is still in use

 

[null]

I've seen ppl calling it the r world on Twitter

Retard comes from the word retardant

Definition of TARDY

moving slowly : sluggish; delayed beyond the expected or proper time : late… See the full definition

www.merriam-webster.com

tard - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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Fire Retardant

As in fire retardant, it means to slow

If I'm using the r word towards mentally deficient people, I deserve the smoke

But I can't call stupid ppl retards?

But say someone is slow, ppl won't get mad

I think shyt like that is virtue signaling( And I usually hate that word)

 

[valet]

You can say it, just know your audience. I still use it but I'm mindful of those who may get offended.

 

[Schadenfreude]

To retard your cars timing @Schadenfreude

I see what you did there thanks for the tag though

 

[TEH]

If these cacs can use the -er I can say retarted, midget, autistic and whatever else … foh

 

[jerniebert]

Because people are retarded.

 

[skylove4]

It’s a terrible word that I’m guilty of using myself online to hurt folks but never in real life. Thank you for reminding me of how shytty I’ve been

Nah for real imma stop using it

 

[Silkk]

Im surprised they got this off on TV

 

[Kang Deezy]

people use the word fakkit in a similar fashion to retard

We don’t use that word in here

Grow up, do better, your parents failed you.

Homophobic hate slurs are not the wave, pal.