Very Bad Wizards

Episode 22: An Enquiry Concerning Slurs and Offensiveness

May 12, 2013
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INSIGHT

Context Shapes Offensiveness

  • Offensiveness depends on context like the target's age and the humor's cleverness.
  • A joke about a 9-year-old is far more offensive than about an adult, regardless of the word itself.
INSIGHT

Intent and Character Matter

  • Offensiveness hinges on intent, humor, and the speaker's character.
  • Knowing the speaker is good-natured makes offensive words easier to forgive.
ADVICE

Say Offensive Words Confidently

  • Say offensive terms confidently and without hesitation to avoid appearing racist.
  • Nervousness around saying slurs often signals latent prejudice to listeners.
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