Is the word "douche" now acceptable on DU? I see it used alot here

[madinmaryland]

recently. Just asking.

[Sebastian Doyle]

1. I only use it to refer to that asshole who currently hosts "Press The Meat"

Karl Rove's BFF, Douche Gregory.



was it supposed to be a "banned" word or something? :shrug:

[Bucky]

2. Douche-uggest an acceptable synonym

And we will en masse engail you with gratitude.

[Orsino]

40. "Asshole."

Not sexist.

[Kali]

3. I remember an EPIC thread from years ago

lots of posters on both sides at their absolute worst - it was a trainwreck (and pretty funny)
I kind of thought it had been decided to be against the rules but like you, I see it a lot. I don't use it (ha) in real life - not sure why not, I use plenty of offensive words otherwise.

[Iggo]

9. Trying to think of what the uber-PC argument against it would be.

What was it?

[Kali]

16. I think it was a combination of the implication that women had dirty nasty private parts

and that using the word douche as a derogatory name was reinforcing that or something...It was convoluted and the counter arguments were rude too. It was not a civil discussion and did make both sides look silly. You know, kind of a typical gd thread.:rofl:

[Iggo]

19. Would you say it was "Classic"? Or was it "Epic"?

(FTR, another DUer PMed me the link, and it's been entertaining reading.)

[Kali]

22. yeah, maybe classic

don't remember it all - depends on the number of deleted posts and subthreads plus major points for tombstones}(

[Kali]

23. I don't think there is anything wrong with posting the link,

and it would save me searching for it...hint, hint

[omega minimo]

41. It's yet another example of using imagery associated with women/female anatomy as insults

Even now, you don't get that? :wow:

[Kali]

47. I fall into the

don't-use-it-anyway,-had-no-clue-anybody-would-be-offended-now-I-know-a-few-do,-still-don't-use-it,-but-bottom-line- (is bottom allowed?) don't-care-about-this-particular-term crowd.

And I can be really picky about language at times. Just don't feel strongly about this particular term. Besides, there is an idiot I have seen you-tube clips of by the name of Steve Doocy and it works SO well there...

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

20. The argument was that "bag" was an insulting term for an older woman.

Therefore, "douchebag" contained within it an insulting term against women. The author was apparently unaware that the "bag" in "douchebag" is literal.

[Iggo]

32. Oh no way!!!

:rofl:

[omega minimo]

42. Don't believe anything that says

[Captain Hilts]

31. Does this mean whites can now decide what blacks should think is racist? nt

[omega minimo]

43. It means that where you are in the pecking order

counts

[Ptah]

33. Lysol

[omega minimo]

4. .

:spray:

[Yavin4]

5. Just Make Sure Lilly Tomlin Isn't Around When You Use It n/t

[Bucky]

6. Why would I need to not use a douche when Lily Tomlin is around?

That doesn't make any sense at all.

[Yavin4]

8. I Meant Saying the Word "Douche"

Don't say the word around Lilly Tomlin.

[HopeHoops]

7. Not sure about "douche", but "douchebag", "douchewad", and "douchenozzle" are all okay.

:hi:

[Dr Morbius]

10. I see the f-word in thread titles.

Why would they allow the f-word and deny "douche"? Makes no sense.

[Captain Hilts]

12. 'Douche' is used sexistly. 'Fuck' is merely vulgar, not sexist. nt

[Rhythm]

18. +1

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

21. No it's not. It's used completely indiscriminately.

It's toilet humor and it sounds funny, verbally.

Douche. Douche. Douche.

[Gormy Cuss]

39. But Jon Stewart says it!

That was one of the lamer arguments in the earlier thread.

[Captain Hilts]

44. True. He also calls men 'pussies' etc. Love Stewart, but he uses a LOT of sexist terms.

[Captain Hilts]

11. NO. Not with me. It's gross and is sexist. nt

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

13. It's used alot cuz there are alot of douchbags

way more than a normal alotment.

:hi:

[JonLP24]

14. It certainly is in the Sports Forum

Personally I never use it or any name calling words.

[Captain Hilts]

29. Same here. There are just a few of us left. nt

[LynneSin]

15. YES YOU DAMN DOUCHEBAG

:hide:

[snooper2]

17. ( a lot ) not ( alot )

:)

[edbermac]

24. Yes.

This ain't the fucking Free Republic website.:rant:

[Captain Hilts]

30. It's sexist and should not be acceptable here. nt

[edbermac]

35. What if I call somebody a putz or a schmuck?

Am I being anti-semitic AND sexist?

[Captain Hilts]

48. It is a standard insult to use terms relating to women to insult men. What about that

don't you understand?

Calling a man a 'putz' is calling him a 'dick'. Male terms for a man.

I'm not Jewish, so I don't tell Jews when they should and should not be insulted.

[rcrush]

25. It better be

[EvolveOrConvolve]

26. It's not only acceptable, but encouraged

Douchnozzle is one of the greatest insults ever invented, and I use it to describe John Boehner on a regular basis.

[Captain Hilts]

28. No, it's not. It's sexist and gross. nt

[Heidi]

27. As far as I know, it's okay as long as it's not used to attack another DUer. (nt)

[Forkboy]

34. If that were the case everyone in the Sports Forum would be banned.

:)

:hi:

[JonLP24]

36. Except for me

;)

Though it would very lonely in there with me talking sports to myself. It'll be like like the chess threads with only me doing the posting! :D

[Forkboy]

37. Give it until summer and you'll be talking like a sailor down there.

;)

[JonLP24]

38. I do.

But the obscenities are directed towards my teams, not other members. I'd expect an increase of foul language from myself with two playoff tournaments and a highly likely appearance in the College World Series by the (so far)undefeated Sun Devils.

Interesting enough when I thought the Suns wouldn't last long in the playoffs due to the mid-season slump, are the hottest team in the NBA right now and playing well in the half court game which is something they lacked the past few seasons and they are making key defensive stops down the stretch. I think they could do it but the West is deep this year and I expect the Lakers to Thunder to do well.

Coyotes OTOH I thought would do really well are on a two game slump and let me say Vancouver was fucking awesome. Aside from the gift wrapped goal the Coyotes gave them they played very well. Whenever Vancouver had the puck on their side of the ice it they would control the puck for a good 3 minutes or so, getting multiple shots off before the Coyotes finally got the puck back. I hope they will do well but Vancouver looked like the best team I saw them play this season and I seen 3-4 games of the Sharks when they played each other. It could be just the 1 game I saw talking so we'll see. :)

[Captain Hilts]

46. The sailors I know - and I know a LOT - know not to use language like that in public forums. nt

[Forkboy]

49. Good heavens...relax.

[Captain Hilts]

45. That would improve the sports forum. nt

[madinmaryland]

51. Well, at least you and Belicheck would have it all video taped!!

:hi:

[El Supremo]

50. Trying to justify your own usage?

Or feeling guilty?

[madinmaryland]

52. Come on El. You are rooting for a different team every week.

:wtf:

A REAL SPORTS FAN....

:Douche