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Stop using chav: it's deeply offensive
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Stop using chav: it's deeply offensive
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Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View Post -
Would they prefer "council housing associated vermin" instead?"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostIf you is offended by the word Chav, you is probably am one, innit?
eh?Comment
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Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View PostThere was a bloke on telly last night who said he considered himself a chav and wouldn't be offended by being called a chav by someone who was dressed similarly to him, but he would be if someone dressed differently (presumably non-chav) called him a chav.
eh?
It's all about reclaiming the language from the oppressor. Or Something.
Edit: ****** means the bad 'N' word."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostWould they prefer "council housing associated vermin" instead?
Actually, I find it slightly offensive when people use it like this - outside of the context of a particular type of behaviour, and as a broad brush against people from lower incomes.
I'd call it snobbery, cause it's become an accepted way for people from better off backgrounds to slag off others who're not, without being called a snob.Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostThat's probably similar to american rappers using the word "******" to describe themselves, but are offended (quite rightly imo) when a white person describes them such.
It's all about reclaiming the language from the oppressor. Or Something.
Edit: ****** means the bad 'N' word.
[edit] That didnt quite come out right.Last edited by The Lone Gunman; 17 July 2008, 14:29.I am not qualified to give the above advice!
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Originally posted by snaw View PostI'm from a council house. Cheers.
Actually, I find it slightly offensive when people use it like this - outside of the context of a particular type of behaviour, and as a broad brush against people from lower incomes.
I'd call it snobbery, cause it's become an accepted way for people from better off backgrounds to slag off others who're not, without being called a snob.
My definition of a chav is anyone (from any social background or creed or race) who behaves in any anti-social way.
Because I don't behave in that way, I feel justified in considering myself superior.Hard Brexit now!
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