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Originally Posted by mixedmedia
I didn't know we were talking about words out of context, but rather words in a very specific context.
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Exactly ... when I read the OP I took it to mean a very generalized usage of the phrase. This was my own interpretation of the OP ... and is certainly not anyone else's interpretation.
The thread eventually steered toward a specific context.
I don't really think ANYONE would defend the usage of any phrase in an outright derogatory manner ... but the fact is the phrase is not ALWAYS derogatory.
If you are offended by someone you can always ask for an apology. I do it all the time ... well, not ALL the time; that would be a little sanctimonious. Chances are if you have been the recipient of an offending remark it was not the intention of the person to offend you. Of course, this is not ALWAYS the case ... there are jerks out there.
The whole "men can be pigs" argument has been done to death just as much as "women can be bitches." Frankly, I'm tired of it and both arguments do nothing but perpetuate the idea of inequality between the genders.