I saw the name, and this feels especially awkward because I'm trans.

Thankfully, I don't need a job anymore.

(Bradenton is super far from me too, like WTF.)

  • Babs [she/her]
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    7 months ago

    It's so weird seeing this slur, when I remember when the term originated as a self-identifier for the trans community on Something Awful (trans goons) way back in like 2009-2010. It's like, the opposite of reclaiming a slur.

    • PKMKII [none/use name]
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      7 months ago

      Also kind of confusing with current online slang as it makes it sound like it’s a trans person who likes to goon a lot.

      • iridaniotter [she/her]
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        7 months ago

        Right? I can't take bigots using it seriously. Like, you're trying to be an awful person but you're too scared to use the actual t slur so you just say the most frenworld shit ever?

      • Babs [she/her]
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        7 months ago

        I once saw a comment online where someone thought it was etymologically-related to "cartoon", so I 100% believe there are people online who thinks that's what it means.

      • Babs [she/her]
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        7 months ago

        Yup, basically a lifetime ago but I remember people in the old trans megathread feeling so clever about it.

        • ashinadash [she/her]
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          7 months ago

          This internet lore has enriched my understanding greatly, ty. Somethingawful continues to influence the internet in confusing ways.