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Well if you are going to go in, go all in!!!
trusty elf
(7,394 posts)2naSalit
(86,636 posts)Midnight Writer
(21,768 posts)Soph0571
(9,685 posts)Unconscious patriarchy
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OnDoutside
(19,957 posts)HAB911
(8,893 posts)Pacifist Patriot
(24,653 posts)denotation will probably follow in our lifetime. In casual conversation/writing, the word "guy" is transitioning to refer to any person when gender is unknown. Probably because the plural has already become a reference to any group of people regardless of the gender mix.
For example, when dropping off my son early for school this morning I overheard a teenage girl turn to three other girls and say, "are you guys coming or not?" The plural is already there. The singular is likely to do the same fairly rapidly. Still can sound awkward to our ears, but over the weekend my eldest referenced a favor a female friend did for him with, "yeah, she's always a great guy!" Maybe it doesn't sound so awkward to Gen Zs.
Now, in this case I wouldn't at all be surprised if it's an assumption the owner/driver of the truck is male. I just find our dynamic language fascinating and my feminist ears will be especially tuned in to this particular shift to see if my prediction is correct.
GoCubsGo
(32,084 posts)Or, he saw the owner get in or out of the truck?
Cousin Dupree
(1,866 posts)X_Digger
(18,585 posts)Celerity
(43,389 posts)Cha
(297,261 posts)where that is!?.. Oh, in Melbourne, Florida?
Brilliant!
Celerity
(43,389 posts)Cha
(297,261 posts)brassier!
#ResistanceVehicle
Funtatlaguy
(10,877 posts)BSdetect
(8,998 posts)Demovictory9
(32,457 posts)skydive forever
(445 posts)I live about 10 miles from there and have had 2 "Impeach Trump" bumper stickers stolen right off my car. I hope this guy has good insurance.
HAB911
(8,893 posts)Celerity
(43,389 posts)see my other posts
oldsoftie
(12,548 posts)Every one of voting age would still know the quote without spelling out EVERY word. Most parents i know would be mortified to pull up behind that truck with their 7 yr old girl sitting with them. "Most". I do know a few who probably say worse!
But nobody cares about stuff like that anymore. Its all about attention.
FakeNoose
(32,639 posts)This is more likely to enrage the religious crazies than embarrass the pResident or anyone else.
MineralMan
(146,317 posts)I remember hearing it in first grade on the schoolyard, back in 1951. We didn't know what it meant, really, but we knew it got adults all worked up, so it was a great word.
I doubt that has changed, and it's still a word that gets adults all worked up. So, it still is useful.
oldsoftie
(12,548 posts)Whether kids know the meanings or not isnt the point. It shouldnt be posted out there. Because we're SUPPOSED to be a semi-civil society. Just like no city would allow a sign with vulgarity on it. Just because trump is a dick doesnt mean everyone else has to be just like him.
MineralMan
(146,317 posts)It's not illegal. It's a crude word, but there it is. Another thing parents have to explain to their children. Lots of that stuff out there.
fleabiscuit
(4,542 posts)Otherwise its non sequitur
oldsoftie
(12,548 posts)Haggis for Breakfast
(6,831 posts)It's a quote.
JohnnyRingo
(18,634 posts)Trump has already changed the lexicon for American speech. "Shithole" has become an acceptable word in media, and even "pussy hats", that were named for his favorite place to grab, is ok.
Having said that, I'd never do this to my car, or at least I wouldn't drive it in the day. Come to think of it, that may make the legal difference for such free speech. Plus, it could make some parents irate regardless of politix. Not worth it.
Delmette2.0
(4,165 posts)Lindsey Graham said fuck in a House hearing last week.
Granted he was quoting someone else but he didn't even try to hid behind f'ing or leaving it out.
keithbvadu2
(36,815 posts)Not fit for the newspaper to print but proudly displayed for GOP children to see.
Hekate
(90,704 posts)Initech
(100,079 posts)Sounds about right.
dalton99a
(81,513 posts)drmeow
(5,018 posts)American flags - because we are just as ... no MORE ... patriotic than they are.
Initech
(100,079 posts)ismnotwasm
(41,984 posts)In Red country yet...
brewens
(13,588 posts)Totally fawning all over her, saying it was so wonderful to have such a lovely and elegant first lady. I about gagged and took it as kind of a backhand insult to a real first lady like Michelle Obama.
This is actually the first girl I ever danced with as a kid, so I can't be mean to her. But God was testing me there! I'm still not sure how I resisted the temptation. You have to know what I thought needed to be done. Post the naked pics of Mailordia, call her that, and say, "whoa! That's one hot b!t(h! I'd love to grab that pussy!" LOL
Devilsun
(200 posts)Me thinks he will be spending a lot of time on the side of the road chatting with The Man!😏
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)Mr.Bill
(24,296 posts)Comes right off.
samplegirl
(11,479 posts)Vinca
(50,273 posts)Pepsidog
(6,254 posts)as they run to church, lie, cheat and steal.
TygrBright
(20,760 posts)warmfeet
(3,321 posts)I would like to meet this individual, shake their hand and give them $50 in support.
LibFarmer
(772 posts)hope this guy doesn't get shot or something . the trumpers are vile and dangerous people
JohnnyRingo
(18,634 posts)"I can not tell a lie"
"Nothing to fear but fear itself"
"Ask not what your country can do for you"
"Grab 'em by the pussy"
Celerity
(43,389 posts)Funtatlaguy
(10,877 posts)Gothmog
(145,288 posts)walkingman
(7,620 posts)But I'm thinking a shitkicker dually would be perfect canvas.
Ilsa
(61,695 posts)from Top Gear episode, driving through Alabama:
Vogon_Glory
(9,118 posts)Last edited Tue May 7, 2019, 08:11 PM - Edit history (1)
I have come to believe that the self-styled Christian hypocrites who fell over themselves to vote for Orange Julius last time and who continue to support him today deserve to face every embarrassing reminder of the character of the man they chose to support.