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13th Feb 2010, 07:13 PM

One word that really messes with people and has a tendency to make people feel insecure is the word "normal." I see this word brought up a lot when people are trying to figure out their orientation. What is normal is entirely subjective. It's one of these states of being that is entirely an illusion. Instead of asking if it's normal to be gay one should ask if it's natural to be gay.

That is one reason I don't like the word normal.

Shevanel · 13th Feb 2010, 07:15 PM

What about a Normal banana? As opposed to a malformed and rotten banana

partietraumatic · 13th Feb 2010, 08:38 PM

i don't think normal is subjective.

Normal is what the norm tends to. IE what is the most common state of whatever is being discussed.

In that sense being gay is not normal, because its only a minority that are.

However, i don't see a problem with that. Being 100% normal would make you a rather boring person imo

Swamp56 · 13th Feb 2010, 08:43 PM

"moist"

That word makes me shudder.

if i had a dime · 13th Feb 2010, 08:46 PM

fag *shutter*
does anyone else hate it as much as i do?

13th Feb 2010, 08:52 PM

Gut

i don't know what i hate that word lol but i was a fan of the old Nickelodeon show GUTS

13th Feb 2010, 08:53 PM

SurferDude420 and partietraumatic what you two said is the reason I share my thoughts here. This place is a good sounding board.

Johnnieguy · 13th Feb 2010, 09:45 PM

"ain't". It is not a word and should be taken out of the dictionary.

Swamp56 · 13th Feb 2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnieguy

"ain't". It is not a word and should be taken out of the dictionary.

I don't think contractions are in the dictionary. It is a word, it's just not formal.

Just Adam · 13th Feb 2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Swamp56

"moist"

That word makes me shudder.

i second this. i get mental images of rising damp and mould.

**Chip** · 13th Feb 2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnnieguy

"ain't". It is not a word and should be taken out of the dictionary.

It is in the dictionary. It says you ain't supposed to use it.

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Originally Posted by Swamp56

"moist"

That word makes me shudder.

i have several friends that are completely grossed out by that word, but I've never understood it. I don't find anything unpleasant about, say, a "moist towelette" but my friend visibly shudders when someone mentions them.

Just Adam · 13th Feb 2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnnieguy

"ain't". It is not a word and should be taken out of the dictionary.

It is in the dictionary. It says you ain't supposed to use it.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Swamp56

"moist"

That word makes me shudder.

i have several friends that are completely grossed out by that word, but I've never understood it. I don't find anything unpleasant about, say, a "moist towelette" but my friend visibly shudders when someone mentions them.

its a mental image thing... i would describe in detail but i know it would get me banned for making people throw up.

Stuie · 13th Feb 2010, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Swamp56

"moist"

That word makes me shudder.

That and dripping for me.

There's just something about them.

Milord · 13th Feb 2010, 10:52 PM

I hate the word "weird" because I always spell it "wierd", which is even more wierd.

excuseyou77 · 13th Feb 2010, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swamp56

"moist"

That word makes me shudder.

Great, I'm going to be reminded of this pic every time I hear that word now. ugh LOL

14th Feb 2010, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swamp56

"moist"

That word makes me shudder.

Great, now every time I bake perfectly moist brownies I will see this picture. Thank you very much

partietraumatic · 14th Feb 2010, 04:28 AM

i hate the word phoenix just coz it has such an illogical spelling!!!

kettleoffish · 14th Feb 2010, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by if i had a dime

fag *shutter*
does anyone else hate it as much as i do?

just makes me want a cigarette.

and will people please stop quoting that pic *shudder*

**Ben** · 14th Feb 2010, 05:36 AM

Words which should be replaced by something else:

Prequel
Gallop
Yugoslavia
Ear
Pip *shudders*
Hexed
Qatar
Oily

Shevanel · 14th Feb 2010, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben

Words which should be replaced by something else:

Prequel
Gallop
Yugoslavia
Ear
Pip *shudders*
Hexed
Qatar
Oily

If you replaced Prequel with something else, then what on Earth would the song Prequel to the Sequel be called!? xD It'd be a major travesty =P

13th Feb 2010, 07:13 PM	#1
prismaticlight Guest Posts: n/a	Words that should be expelled from the english language. One word that really messes with people and has a tendency to make people feel insecure is the word "normal." I see this word brought up a lot when people are trying to figure out their orientation. What is normal is entirely subjective. It's one of these states of being that is entirely an illusion. Instead of asking if it's normal to be gay one should ask if it's natural to be gay. That is one reason I don't like the word normal.

13th Feb 2010, 07:15 PM	#2
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Words that should be expelled from the english language. What about a Normal banana? As opposed to a malformed and rotten banana __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

13th Feb 2010, 08:38 PM	#3
partietraumatic A gay heteropolitan? Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Enough for now Location: Oxford and Birmingham, UK Age: 20 Posts: 1,300 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Words that should be expelled from the english language. i don't think normal is subjective. Normal is what the norm tends to. IE what is the most common state of whatever is being discussed. In that sense being gay is not normal, because its only a minority that are. However, i don't see a problem with that. Being 100% normal would make you a rather boring person imo __________________ 'Im not your toy and this isn't another girl meets boy'

13th Feb 2010, 08:43 PM	#4
Swamp56 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Boston, MA Age: 21 Posts: 2,166 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Words that should be expelled from the english language. "moist" That word makes me shudder. __________________

13th Feb 2010, 08:46 PM	#5
if i had a dime I'm alive I'm alive I am sooo alive Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Im gay :) Out Status: slowly opening the door Location: Ohio Age: 18 Posts: 167 Join Date: Jul 2009	Re: Words that should be expelled from the english language. fag shutter does anyone else hate it as much as i do? __________________ "Let me assure you, that if you're getting bullied and feeling like you're on the outskirts, it gets better. Stand tall and be proud of who you are"~Nph

13th Feb 2010, 08:52 PM	#6
RiotPoofBrandon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Words that should be expelled from the english language. Gut i don't know what i hate that word lol but i was a fan of the old Nickelodeon show GUTS

13th Feb 2010, 08:53 PM	#7
prismaticlight Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Words that should be expelled from the english language. SurferDude420 and partietraumatic what you two said is the reason I share my thoughts here. This place is a good sounding board.

13th Feb 2010, 09:45 PM	#8
Johnnieguy EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Twin Cities, MN Age: 25 Posts: 510 Join Date: Jan 2010	Re: Words that should be expelled from the english language. "ain't". It is not a word and should be taken out of the dictionary. __________________ Minnesota Vikings: 2010 de facto Super Bowl Champions!

13th Feb 2010, 10:52 PM	#14
Milord Member Regular Member Gender: Male Location: CANADA Age: 21 Posts: 84 Join Date: Dec 2009	Re: Words that should be expelled from the english language. I hate the word "weird" because I always spell it "wierd", which is even more wierd.

14th Feb 2010, 04:28 AM	#17
partietraumatic A gay heteropolitan? Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Enough for now Location: Oxford and Birmingham, UK Age: 20 Posts: 1,300 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Words that should be expelled from the english language. i hate the word phoenix just coz it has such an illogical spelling!!! __________________ 'Im not your toy and this isn't another girl meets boy'

14th Feb 2010, 05:36 AM	#19
Ben Was Invisible. EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Age: 20 Posts: 3,704 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Words that should be expelled from the english language. Words which should be replaced by something else: Prequel Gallop Yugoslavia Ear Pip shudders Hexed Qatar Oily

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