That is NOT a nice word.

[x-1013-x.livejournal.com]

I've probably complained before about this kind of thing, but I work at a non-profit religious organization. In our large-group meetings, there is an overwhelming liberal slant. So much so at times that they blatantly mock conservative views. I've heard all the jokes, had to sit quiet while some elder or pastor in a higher position than myself made fun of me in a round-about way. Well, today in our meeting, a few people in front of me had a small jovial exchange about one of last year's buzzwords. Yep, adult, Christian elders, pastors, and educators had a laugh about the word 'teabagging'. I've heard a lot of things, but that was just abhorrent. I realize the 'journalists' they most likely follow use the word freely, hell, even NPR has picked it up like it's as normal and unoffensive as the word tree, but come on, that word is disgusting. Would they stand for it if someone used an equally gross word to refer to what they believed? I think not. Today I am sad for this country and I am sad for my faith. People suck.

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Re: Please to see Hurley.

[mosinging1986.livejournal.com]

Since I gather this has to do with some sort of homosexual behavior or practice, you should ask them with a straight face and in all innocence, "I thought all sexual behavior between consenting adults was to be regarded as acceptable, and not to be judged in any way. Why would you therefore be using such a term as an insult? Would you care to explain this to me? I'm honestly confused here."

Watch their heads explode.

Re: Please to see Hurley.

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

Actually, no, it's not a specifically homosexual practice.

Re: Please to see Hurley.

[mosinging1986.livejournal.com]

Well then, whatever the specifics, judging anything is a no-no. Why would it be used as an insult, then? They should have an answer to that.

Re: Please to see Hurley.

[blondebaroness.livejournal.com]

LOL. Touche!

Re: Please to see Hurley.

[caromiofic.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's actually a man doing it to a woman thing in original definition. I learned about it from the video game world.