Thumper-
Joined: Jul 01, 2011
Posts: 100
Location: Dallas, Tx.
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:51 pm
Today while playing WaW someone was using the name " Windowlicker"! I have heard this used many time in TS in the past and no one seems to mind its meaning. For someone that has a special needs child they would find this offensive and and hurtful. And I too find it to be offensive. Maybe the person using this name really didn't give it much thought. Or the person that said in TS that " they didn't see anything wrong with it.' But you know what....Its no different than labeling a race with a particular name, we don't do it BECAUSE IT'S OFFENSIVE! Words can be hurtful so please choose them wisely. It bothers me every time i hear someone using that name. If it continues then i don't want to be a part of this clan!
Window licker
(derogatory) ~ sl.: euphemism for a person of mentally challenged status. Etymology: C20 - Derived from the stereotyped behavior of mentally challenged people, observed to place their open mouths into prolonged contact with the external windows of public or private transport on which they are seated.
It is offensive and wrong to name a person people who is mentally challenged a 'window licker' or a 'retard'.
Window licker
(derogatory) ~ sl.: euphemism for a person of mentally challenged status. Etymology: C20 - Derived from the stereotyped behavior of mentally challenged people, observed to place their open mouths into prolonged contact with the external windows of public or private transport on which they are seated.
It is offensive and wrong to name a person people who is mentally challenged a 'window licker' or a 'retard'.
