IaninSheffield
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You're right. So rather than describe someone as a drama queen, could the commentator not have described their behaviour as melodramatic?I didn't know melodramatic was a noun.
You're right. So rather than describe someone as a drama queen, could the commentator not have described their behaviour as melodramatic?I didn't know melodramatic was a noun.
I'd work on it.You're right. So rather than describe someone as a drama queen, could the commentator not have described their behaviour as melodramatic?
It's a great term! It's surely nothing to do with gender/misogyny either. You might have thought it was homophobic except that it's probably gay in origin, and would be used with particular relish by gay people, about other gay people. As for 'no need', it'll be a sad, Orwellian day when language is chosen only by 'need'. I'm all for being sensitive to others' feelings, but there are times when only drama queen will do. Melodramatic is no substitute.Precisely. It's a poor term when there's no need to use a gendered expression at all.
Why not melodramatic or something similar?
yep exactly.It's a great term! It's surely nothing to do with gender/misogyny either. You might have thought it was homophobic except that it's probably gay in origin, and would be used with particular relish by gay people, about other gay people. As for 'no need', it'll be a sad, Orwellian day when language is chosen only by 'need'. I'm all for being sensitive to others' feelings, but there are times when only drama queen will do. Melodramatic is no substitute.
Recently downloaded 'The Road to Wigan Pier', which I'll happily shift up my priority list 👍I'd work on it.
read some orwell.
Simple succinct language.
And I assume you wouldn't pass in any case a more convoluted description which referred to a hissy fit.
gender specific.
I'm sure you will agree though that your self description of yourself as a dragon is an appallingly sexist term - and that you have been reduced to this sad self-abuse by the overarching patriarchy.How pathetic the world is now. Not only are we not allowed to have our own oppinion anymore, but we can only use certain words as well. To be honest, the BBC and other outlets shouldn't allow this to happen as it only gives these people greater power and a sanctimonious platform to make even more complaints.
I often call Drago all sorts of names. It is something that I take great delight in doing
Luckily the old duffers on the retirement thread don't take offense at things like that probably because they forget what I said within 24 hours anyway.
People really need to get a life.
Whats the ulterior motive?My daughter is 20 and is at Uni and she detests it when male cyclists say hello.
In her mind, she sees an ulterior motive which is a shame because 99.9% of them only see her as a fellow cyclist.
What do you judge by the rosette? He's a racist? And therefore anyone who voted brexit is a racist?Judging by the rosette.
I'm sure you will agree though that your self description of yourself as a dragon is an appallingly sexist term - and that you have been reduced to this sad self-abuse by the overarching patriarchy.
I have always thought that the phrase "welcome to 1984" was over the top. I am beginning to think otherwise.You're right. So rather than describe someone as a drama queen, could the commentator not have described their behaviour as melodramatic?
You can have what ever opinions you want and use what ever terms you want. In fact by posting that you have actively proved yourself wrong.How pathetic the world is now. Not only are we not allowed to have our own oppinion anymore, but we can only use certain words as well.
No you can't as you and your ilk don't believe all people are entitled to an opinion...unless it agrees with your politically correct view.You can have what ever opinions you want and use what ever terms you want.