I believe it’s akin to the r-word in the UK.Playsinrain wrote:Neither did I.. i sat here for the longest last night wondering if i was the only one that didn't get that post. I've used it my whole life, even called my kids that, i didn't know it was derogatory. Here in the US it just means crazy, hyper, off the walls....askeptichere wrote: I had no idea it’s used as a derogatory term.
Same goes for the Netherlands. I was kind of shocked, but now I knowMyPretties wrote:
In Scotland, the term 'spastic' or 'spaz' is very much frowned upon - it is not 'politically correct'. Here the term spastic is used to describe some disabilities eg someone who has cerebal palsy etc. Its not a term I would ever use - this just highlights the differences in countries, its like a minefield trying to remain PC lol.
“Spaz” is derogatory in Canada too, so I’m a bit surprised Americans aren’t aware. We even changed “special education” to “education for the developmentally delayed” because the shortened term “sped” had begun to be used as a slur. Now bullies call them “DDs” with that typical mocking voice. It doesn’t matter how PC the terminology, eventually it’ll be used as a slur.janica wrote:Same goes for the Netherlands. I was kind of shocked, but now I knowMyPretties wrote:
In Scotland, the term 'spastic' or 'spaz' is very much frowned upon - it is not 'politically correct'. Here the term spastic is used to describe some disabilities eg someone who has cerebal palsy etc. Its not a term I would ever use - this just highlights the differences in countries, its like a minefield trying to remain PC lol.
Perhaps Cullen is aware that it's rude and just doesn't care. Many don't. Just look at the "R" word! It doesn't matter if a word is derogatory somewhere else but totally fine where you live. In my opinion, its a word that should then be avoided. Cullen however, has proven to be a petty man-child and I almost guarantee that if someone pointed out how offensive it was to him, that he would use the word more often. Katie too! It never hurts to be more politically correct. The idiots that keep making the PC terms derogatory are just pieces of shit.Theirmom wrote:“Spaz” is derogatory in Canada too, so I’m a bit surprised Americans aren’t aware. We even changed “special education” to “education for the developmentally delayed” because the shortened term “sped” had begun to be used as a slur. Now bullies call them “DDs” with that typical mocking voice. It doesn’t matter how PC the terminology, eventually it’ll be used as a slur.janica wrote:Same goes for the Netherlands. I was kind of shocked, but now I knowMyPretties wrote:
In Scotland, the term 'spastic' or 'spaz' is very much frowned upon - it is not 'politically correct'. Here the term spastic is used to describe some disabilities eg someone who has cerebal palsy etc. Its not a term I would ever use - this just highlights the differences in countries, its like a minefield trying to remain PC lol.
Yikes, i had no idea!! It doesn't have the same stigma here at all.Sarai wrote:I believe it’s akin to the r-word in the UK.Playsinrain wrote:Neither did I.. i sat here for the longest last night wondering if i was the only one that didn't get that post. I've used it my whole life, even called my kids that, i didn't know it was derogatory. Here in the US it just means crazy, hyper, off the walls....askeptichere wrote: I had no idea it’s used as a derogatory term.
Yeah, spaz is a pretty universally derogatory term. Maybe it varies in terms of how derogatory it is in different regions, but it's definitely not a nice term, nor appropriate to call someone playfully.Theirmom wrote:
“Spaz” is derogatory in Canada too, so I’m a bit surprised Americans aren’t aware. We even changed “special education” to “education for the developmentally delayed” because the shortened term “sped” had begun to be used as a slur. Now bullies call them “DDs” with that typical mocking voice. It doesn’t matter how PC the terminology, eventually it’ll be used as a slur.
I always thought their friends daughter Hadley had a strange name, i dont dislike it, but its something ive never heard before.Defuego wrote:The name on the cake at the party they went to was Baxley. They know kids with some of the strangest names. Another one that was weird to me was their friends daughter Averly. I may not like the name Gaines but I'm so glad they didn't go with something ending in "-ly/-ley/-leigh. Way too common now.
Defuego wrote:I truly do not believe Cullen knew it was a derogatory term and just didn't care. I didn't know until I read this thread today. I think you could ask just about any American and they wouldn't know it's a rude thing to say either.
It's *mainly* a southern thing. I'm from GA and i also go by my middle name, so do 3 of my cousins. Mostly a thing we do with girls as well, but not exclusively. I'm in the minority though and the name Gaines has grown on me and i like it, a lot. Macey has never been a name i liked. I do like Macey Gaines together, but i like that she goes by Gaines and not Macey. lol (that double name thing is popular in the south too. Just off the top of my head i know a Mary Grace, Emma Rae, Emma Kate, Lora Lee... )candy_toffee wrote:I just started watching them so maybe this is a naive question, but why does Gaines go by her middle name and not Macey? Did they discuss this in the name reveal vlog (I haven't watched it). I very much prefer Macey to Gaines but it's only my opinion.
Yeah i agree, i never knew it was either.Defuego wrote:I truly do not believe Cullen knew it was a derogatory term and just didn't care. I didn't know until I read this thread today. I think you could ask just about any American and they wouldn't know it's a rude thing to say either.
Oh thanks for clarifying. Glad that you like the name Gaines. To me it always reminds of a dorky Bartleby Gaines (justin long) from accepted.Playsinrain wrote:It's *mainly* a southern thing. I'm from GA and i also go by my middle name, so do 3 of my cousins. Mostly a thing we do with girls as well, but not exclusively. I'm in the minority though and the name Gaines has grown on me and i like it, a lot. Macey has never been a name i liked. I do like Macey Gaines together, but i like that she goes by Gaines and not Macey. lol (that double name thing is popular in the south too. Just off the top of my head i know a Mary Grace, Emma Rae, Emma Kate, Lora Lee... )candy_toffee wrote:I just started watching them so maybe this is a naive question, but why does Gaines go by her middle name and not Macey? Did they discuss this in the name reveal vlog (I haven't watched it). I very much prefer Macey to Gaines but it's only my opinion.
The Virginia branch of my family refer to both me and my brother by our first and middle names together.Playsinrain wrote:It's *mainly* a southern thing. I'm from GA and i also go by my middle name, so do 3 of my cousins. Mostly a thing we do with girls as well, but not exclusively. I'm in the minority though and the name Gaines has grown on me and i like it, a lot. Macey has never been a name i liked. I do like Macey Gaines together, but i like that she goes by Gaines and not Macey. lol (that double name thing is popular in the south too. Just off the top of my head i know a Mary Grace, Emma Rae, Emma Kate, Lora Lee... )candy_toffee wrote:I just started watching them so maybe this is a naive question, but why does Gaines go by her middle name and not Macey? Did they discuss this in the name reveal vlog (I haven't watched it). I very much prefer Macey to Gaines but it's only my opinion.
I think that’s one of the reasons they made Gaines her middle name and not her first. They knew it was weird so gave her Macey as a first name as an option for when she gets older. (Though imo Macey is just as bad as Gaines)lmmomSD wrote:The Virginia branch of my family refer to both me and my brother by our first and middle names together.Playsinrain wrote:It's *mainly* a southern thing. I'm from GA and i also go by my middle name, so do 3 of my cousins. Mostly a thing we do with girls as well, but not exclusively. I'm in the minority though and the name Gaines has grown on me and i like it, a lot. Macey has never been a name i liked. I do like Macey Gaines together, but i like that she goes by Gaines and not Macey. lol (that double name thing is popular in the south too. Just off the top of my head i know a Mary Grace, Emma Rae, Emma Kate, Lora Lee... )candy_toffee wrote:I just started watching them so maybe this is a naive question, but why does Gaines go by her middle name and not Macey? Did they discuss this in the name reveal vlog (I haven't watched it). I very much prefer Macey to Gaines but it's only my opinion.
I think Gaines is a really unfortunate name. I think they're just asking for her to get made fun of, but that's just me.
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