SJW influence on word meanings in journalism

This thread needs to go on forever.

 

Sounds like a fun family.

Elizabeth Thomas' father files for divorce, seeks restraining order

 

Every time I see someone use "SJW," I assume what follows is going to be the dumbest thing I've read all day.

Haven't been disappointed.

 

Blue Jays’ Kevin Pillar suspended two games for homophobic slur | Toronto Star

ho·mo·pho·bic
ˌhōməˈfōbik/
adjective

1. having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against homosexual people.

Decades ago, probably in grade school I was taught that a word with identical spelling and pronunciation can have a different meaning depending upon the context of its useage. This apparently is no longer accepted.

It is common knowledge that the use of the word faggot against an opposing athlete does not mean the speaker is disapproving of the opponent for being a homosexual. It means he is criticizing him for a perceived lack of manliness/courage. In this context the word is synonymous with pussy or bitch. Of course this usage is based on a stereotype of gay people and I understand why they would object to its use in this context. It's interesting that while pussy and bitch are based on a similar stereotype about women, its useage in this context is not yet considered, as far as I know, to be misogynist.

 

Is this SportsJournalists.com or one of those insane Bill Nye episodes from Netflix?

 

You seem very enlightened for a dude from the 1910s.

 

People will say things in the heat of the moment that they think are the most hurtful to the other person. No need to read into it any further than that, but of course people will.

 

I don't get it.

Anyway, for fun, here are some gay/feminine related words you can use against an opposing male athlete on camera that will not get you suspended. Usually they will be prefixed by "You fucking".

Bitch and Pussy (aforementioned)
Motherfucker
Douchebag
Asshole
C-word (censored here)
Cocksucker

 

Thanks for clarifying

 

I thought faggot was a cigarette.

 

It used to be. Now it means something else.

 

right on cue, no suspension for cocksucker

http://deadspin.com/ryan-getzlaf-fined-10-000-for-homophobic-slur-will-no-1795401339