Intentional foul on throw-in

[deecee]

definition of retarded from merriam webster

sometimes offensive : slow or limited in intellectual or emotional development or academic progress

its not an offensive word but sometimes people take it that way, in his use and context i think it was apropos.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by deecee

Apropos.

That's an mbyron word.
What have you done with mbyron?
How much ransom do we have to pay for you to keep him? (Apologies to O. Henry)

[AKOFL]

I believe my thread has been hijacked.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by deecee

definition of retarded from merriam webster

sometimes offensive : slow or limited in intellectual or emotional development or academic progress

its not an offensive word but sometimes people take it that way, in his use and context i think it was apropos.

You're wrong, it is offensive. Even Rham Emanuel learned that lesson this year. Use it if you want, but don't pretend it's not used and received offensively.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

You're wrong, it is offensive. Even Rham Emanuel learned that lesson this year. Use it if you want, but don't pretend it's not used and received offensively.

It's offensive based on the context of its use. But the word alone, unlike certain curse words and racial epitaphs, is not offensive in and of itself.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

It's offensive based on the context of its use. But the word alone, unlike certain curse words and racial epitaphs, is not offensive in and of itself.

Agreed; there are plenty of appropriate contexts for the word that aren't offensive. This wasn't one of them. I'm no Sergeant in the PC police, and I'm prone to inappropriate use of the word from time to time; but let's not pretend the word, as used here, isn't offensive to some.

[Gargil]

So excuse me in advance I am learning, If the player croosses the plane and contacts the ball it is a technical foul, if the team has already been warned for DOG that is a technical foul. One T assigned to player, one T assigned to Team. 4 freethrows and the ball?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Gargil

So excuse me in advance I am learning, If the player croosses the plane and contacts the ball it is a technical foul, if the team has already been warned for DOG that is a technical foul. One T assigned to player, one T assigned to Team. 4 freethrows and the ball?

No, one act gets one penalty. Assuming the team has already been warned, the only difference is whether it gets assigned to the player or the team. Either way, though, only one T and two shots.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I'm no Sergeant in the PC police.

The Sergeant is the guy on the right.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

It's offensive based on the context of its use. But the word alone, unlike certain curse words and racial epitaphs, is not offensive in and of itself.

I'm trying to imagine one of these. Maybe: "He was white; he'll be missed." Would that count?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I'm trying to imagine one of these. Maybe: "He was white; he'll be missed." Would that count?

"He was black; he was beautiful."

"He was pink
But he was a dink
Let him sink"


"Roses are red
Violets are purple
She was as sweet
As maple surple."

[AKOFL]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

It's offensive based on the context of its use. But the word alone, unlike certain curse words and racial epitaphs, is not offensive in and of itself.

I agree BNR. I was not offended that I called myself that name. Others however were and I will take into consideration others feelings above my own even if we dissagree. i will have to be care full when I use the word nerd as well.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by AKOFL

I agree BNR. I was not offended that I called myself that name. Others however were and I will take into consideration others feelings above my own even if we dissagree. i will have to be care full when I use the word nerd as well.

Very rarely is the object of the word's use the person who is offended when it comes to this particular word.
The offense is the same as when the President said his bowling skills would put him in the Special Olympics (yes, it's a paraphrase). He was exhibiting self-deprecating humor, but at the expense (inadvertently) of a significant portion of our population.

I'm not saying which side of this fence I'm on, just explaining the fence.

[AKOFL]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Very rarely is the object of the word's use the person who is offended when it comes to this particular word.
The offense is the same as when the President said his bowling skills would put him in the Special Olympics (yes, it's a paraphrase). He was exhibiting self-deprecating humor, but at the expense (inadvertently) of a significant portion of our population.

I'm not saying which side of this fence I'm on, just explaining the fence.

I get that and respect that Snaq. Just trying to lighten the mood a bit. Life is serious enough as it is. BTW His bowling isn't the only thing that qualifies him.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by AKOFL

I get that and respect that Snaq. Just trying to lighten the mood a bit. Life is serious enough as it is. BTW His bowling isn't the only thing that qualifies him.

Fair enough, I didn't mean to pile on. I think I'm a bit crabby today; channeling my inner Walter Mathau.