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Why doesn't anyone use the term 'bastard' for what it actually means anymore?

By Missy Asked Sep 15 2009 10:41AM
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by Tom on Sep 24, 2009 at 1:57 pm Permalink

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I thnk that so many children are born to unmarried parents these days that bastards might even be in the majority, and the term becomes less significant because they are just like everybody else and don't really stand out on their own like they used to at one time.
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Avatar Missy Sep, 24 2009 at 02:05 PM
Thanks, I was thinking it was something along those lines too. +6

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by yhvhash on Sep 24, 2009 at 1:55 pm Permalink

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It is still used because it's sting as an insult is still alive and well,

but it's not used in accordance with it's proper meaning, because social norms have removed the stigma of being bastard children.

If it survives the test of time, like some of our 4 star curse words, than eventually it's original significance may not be remembered at all! It will just be a good way to be profane.
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Avatar Missy Sep, 24 2009 at 02:05 PM
Thanks, +6

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by Banned from Yahoo on Sep 16, 2009 at 7:28 am Permalink

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I do.
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Avatar Missy Sep, 16 2009 at 09:28 AM
Really? +6 Thanks
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by AnnieB on Sep 15, 2009 at 10:43 am Permalink

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Because, like every thing else, it's not Politically Correct.
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Avatar Missy Sep, 15 2009 at 10:57 AM
Thanks, +6....So what is the politically correct term?
Avatar AnnieB Sep, 15 2009 at 10:59 AM
That is a very good question!


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