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Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#5501: Jan 16th 2014 at 4:22:18 PM

It's generally treated as more taboo a word than the F-word in most places here.

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
KBSL Since: Mar, 2013 Relationship Status: Forming Voltron
#5502: Jan 16th 2014 at 5:17:43 PM

I never actually got why cunt is supposed to be the most offensive word ever. Bitch is a gendered insult comparing a woman to a female dog in heat, which to me sounds much more offensive and yet is said pretty much freely. Maybe it's because some people still find the vagina a dirty subject, who knows, but things like this always seem so arbitrary to me.

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#5503: Jan 16th 2014 at 5:30:30 PM

I think, like most swear words, it has nothing to do with the literal meaning of the word and more the intent behind it. Being called a word like that hurts people not because they're being compared to the object in question, but because the word is basically code for "I hate/disrespect/whatever you so much I'll cross any profanity threshold just to demean you". So in a sense it's a bit tautological; it's so offensive because it's so offensive. The arbitrariness is probably why it varies from culture to culture.

As for why we take crude terms for bodily waste, sexual anatomy, and other such things and repurpose them into insults in the first place, you've got me.

edited 16th Jan '14 5:32:38 PM by Anomalocaris20

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nairoxev Since: Nov, 2011
#5504: Jan 16th 2014 at 5:30:58 PM

You don't get to choose which word is the offensive slur and which isn't. Just don't use c*nt when your audience is not specifically Australian and you'll be fine.

Mullon Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
#5505: Jan 16th 2014 at 7:41:18 PM

It's a shame this is the high point of 18's career.

Never trust anyone who uses "degenerate" as an insult.
nomuru2d Gamer-turning-maker from Port Saint Lucie, FL Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Longing for Dulcinea
Gamer-turning-maker
#5506: Jan 16th 2014 at 7:44:21 PM

[up]Oh come on, no love for her being the only one fully willing to extort Mr. Satan?

Long live Cinematech. FC:0259-0435-4987
minespatch Since: Sep, 2009
#5507: Jan 16th 2014 at 7:58:56 PM

I daaawwed at 16's love for birds.

Calling Vegeta a troll doll was hilarious. PFFT

unnoun Since: Jan, 2012
Enlong Court Dragon from The Underground Facility Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
Court Dragon
#5509: Jan 16th 2014 at 8:04:12 PM

I can't wait for the bird-watching callback when he dies.

I have a message from another time...
minespatch Since: Sep, 2009
#5510: Jan 16th 2014 at 8:11:31 PM

Wasn't there a earlier episod- Oh wait, I'm thinking of Yugioh abridged. Nevermind. [lol]

"Mr. Tweetums!"

Enlong Court Dragon from The Underground Facility Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
Court Dragon
#5511: Jan 16th 2014 at 8:14:06 PM

Oh yeah. I forgot about Mr. Tweetums. I wonder how that happened?

I have a message from another time...
FOFD Since: Apr, 2013
#5512: Jan 16th 2014 at 8:20:35 PM

"Smug c-nt."

That's a bad one, er? That was the intention, but again, I missed that one utterly.

Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
Pretty flower
#5513: Jan 16th 2014 at 8:24:02 PM

So we're back to talking about DBZA in the DBZA thread? Good to know.

Come to think of it should I holler for a mod to change the title of the thread to "Dragon Ball Z Abridged"?

#IceBearForPresident
Moth13 Since: Sep, 2010
Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#5515: Jan 16th 2014 at 8:25:42 PM

I think the show is formally known as Dragon Ball Abridged, so probably not.

Anyway, the only thing I don't like about this show is that each episode leaves me wanting the next one. tongue

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Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
Pretty flower
#5516: Jan 16th 2014 at 8:39:12 PM

The site and trope page has Z plastered everywhere. I'll just go ahead and ask for a change.

#IceBearForPresident
GethKnight Since: Apr, 2010
#5517: Jan 16th 2014 at 8:40:28 PM

And it is the abridged series of Dragon Ball Z.

Addition: That said, I honestly never noticed the thread title being wrong.

edited 16th Jan '14 8:40:57 PM by GethKnight

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#5518: Jan 16th 2014 at 8:50:31 PM

Okey-dokey. Wasn't sure what the proper name for the show was.

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blackyakuzu94 CHADhan Player. from Easy Coast/NY Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Longing for my OTP
CHADhan Player.
#5519: Jan 16th 2014 at 11:23:43 PM

I'm kinda glad they played up Vegeta's Jerkass tendencies even more, it made 18 kicking his ass all the more satisfying(and hilarious) to watch.

edited 16th Jan '14 11:23:56 PM by blackyakuzu94

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wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Role Model
#5520: Jan 16th 2014 at 11:26:52 PM

And it's worth reiterating that he has killed more civilians than 16-18 combined this arc.

Man, I would love if Trunks said "I told you so" to Vegeta.

Cruherrx I say things. from my own little world Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
I say things.
#5521: Jan 17th 2014 at 2:11:44 AM

There were many lulz to be had in this episode.

SAD for YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

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unnoun Since: Jan, 2012
#5522: Jan 17th 2014 at 4:24:06 AM

I think this is the first time since the Saibamen that Yamcha's shown up without being completely humiliated.

Couchpotato20 Will kill you from Hell Since: Apr, 2011
Will kill you
#5523: Jan 17th 2014 at 5:41:12 AM

@ unnoun

Yamcha the scar faced scrub still looked like a total lame counting how long Goku hollered in pain. Vegeta's dialogue following #18 living up to her word and breaking his arm in the next episode is just going to be downright awesome-larious in so many ways. [lol]

Loves how Piccolo and Tien continue verbally slaughtering Veggie in the background like in the last episode.

Btw whatddya guys think Mitch did to his partner on the car which Vegeta and 18 were fighting on? waii

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Lionheart0 Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: I'm just a hunk-a, hunk-a burnin' love
#5525: Jan 17th 2014 at 6:53:12 AM

Just can't wait to see how they top this with Vegeta's fight with Cell.

edited 17th Jan '14 6:53:39 AM by Lionheart0


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