garetheves Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I love it, Gareth says this: And the next poster is our mate, and resident american, Joe Comedy timing or what !!! I spotted him in the "members viewing thread" bit at the bottom and thought id try to lure him in, but he didnt bite. Stubborn as well those Americans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 For a mentally handicapped person? I know you aren't suppost to say disabled as it imlies they arent able... anyone know the right phrase/word? English?! sorry couldnae help myself:eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Whatever the flavour of the month PC term is, PLEASE use something else, or we will all be using bizarre terminology, that changes monthly, to describe someone / something that already has a perfectly good moniker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 It's just crazy when no one quite knows what is the correct thing to say. I think disabled or handicapped is about the least offesnive name I can find to describe someone but even those are considered offensive to some. Maybe differently abled? That way there are no negative implications? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 i think it depends on the person. i have a friend in a wheelchair, u should hear some of the things she calls herself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 It depends on the person and the disability. If someone's in a wheelchair, say they're physically impaired. If they're blind or deaf, it's a sensory impairement (I think). Modern terminology is determined by the theory that no-one is actually "disabled" until society makes them that way - for example someone in a wheelchair isn't "not able" to do anything until they get to a flight of stairs with no ramp... hence it's us people who can walk that have made them dis-able. It sounds crazy but think about it - if you're a short person you don't feel any different to anyone else until you come across something like a shelf that's too high to reach in the supermarket - then you feel disabled. Hence why most authorities now try to stay away from the term "disabled"..... you can be impaired without being disabled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Southerners?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 god imagine trying to describe in a PC way someone who is of a foreign background, homosexual and disabled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 but more to the thread, i think "disabled" seems a reasonable word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Can't we just go back to the 70's and call them spastics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 My friend, who is a social worker and knows all the 'right' jargon, says it's a 'person suffering from mental health issues' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Are we allowed to call them "friends"? I am sure it must imply something that might upset some *anker somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Are we allowed to call them "friends"? I am sure it must imply something that might upset some *anker somewhere Yeah, to be honest it's very difficult to not upset her in some way, so we do it on purpose by being as biggotted as possible when we're all out together. Really gets the fireworks going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 LESSabled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 BMW drivers ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I got busted up v bad in a m/bike rta 20 yrs ago, bust neck legs ribs etc etc ended up losing the use of my left arm,,,, i prefer to be called dunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I got busted up v bad in a m/bike rta 20 yrs ago, bust neck legs ribs etc etc ended up losing the use of my left arm,,,, i prefer to be called dunk OOOO I bet that smarted a tad. Did you say ouch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 i think "disabled" is fine. we can all put harsh ones like "window licker" and "spazzie" but if one of our kids was disabled we would think abit more about what to call them. My two kids arnt disabled, just very very stupid. also, i'm not P.C but considerate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Technically I'm disabled according to the definition in the Disability Discrimination Act, but it's not a flag I care to wave. At the end of the day, if you had a disablity or an impairment or or an illness that affects your mental or physical ability it doesn't make you a lesser person than anyone else. Everyone is entitled to their dignity. I think for most people, they use humour as their defence mechanism whilst thinking at the same time "thank f*ck that isn't me" but unfortunately, it can take just one accident, or a quirk of your DNA that makes you either fit well and healthy or otherwise. I watched "Stuart a Life Backwards" last week, and cringed at some of the scenes, especially when he was a youngster growing up in the 70's and thought how differently people with Disabilties were treated and thought of back then. It was like they were an embarassment to society or something. If anything good has come out of the last decade of Blarite Politik, then at least people with disabilities have been given the same (if not more in some cases) rights as everyone else. The only shameful thing about it, is they had to legislate to make it happen. (Along with a bucket load of other things). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Mac user. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 My friend, who is a social worker and knows all the 'right' jargon, says it's a 'person suffering from mental health issues' Well she's wrong.. (but then anyone ever know a social worker who is right?) Mental Health issues is something you develop... the old term mental handicap is something you are born with.... Frickin' Social workers are the loonies who want to call patients clients as in their eyes the word patient is insulting. Now then.. what do call girls call their jons... Scoboblio has given the totally correct answer in post 16 so please wil you put your hands together and welcome him up on stage to claim his prize BTW I'm a duel qualified nurse so no arguing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Scoboblio has given the totally correct answer in post 16 so please wil you put your hands together and welcome him up on stage to claim his prize I just want to say..... Takes one to know one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Special? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 BMW drivers ! I fear that my wife is going to kill you!! Technically I'm disabled according to the definition in the Disability Discrimination Act, but it's not a flag I care to wave. Surely being a "Police Officer" is not classed as a disability?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Scoboblio has given the totally correct answer in post 16 so please wil you put your hands together and welcome him up on stage to claim his prize I just want to say..... Takes one to know one... You git! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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