Most offensive word to you. (or Phrase)

[Icarion (aka Stockholm)]

The mis-use of the word ironic. I always hear it. And it's not even at times where it's difficult. If something;s just kind of odd they say "it's so ironic".

Wow that's ironic.
OT:The only reall way I'd get offended is if some one absolutely railed against me using several deragotory words. Of course only if it was full of malice. Of course there was that one time a kid told my sister he wished all the Jews would catch swine flu and die. I damn near lynched him, but was able to control myself. People like that, that's what offends me.

 

[PeePantz]

I think the only word that truly offends me in when a vagina is referred to as a "gash". You throw the word splayed in front of it and strikes a nerve that rattles my body and churns my stomach.

I don't get offended by this, but someone I know uses this to describe something that is bad and it just sounds horrible, not offensive but for some reason my ears don't like it :/

I think it's more that way for me as well. Less of being horrified by the word and it's meaning but more that it's just sounds filthy. It's low class and comes off as sooo trashy. It's similar to when I hear a filthy crackhead from Boston talk. It automatically makes me feel dirty.

 

[Ben Jackson]

The word I hate is "retard," mainly because I couldn't walk or talk til I was 7 and I have autism...

 

[Lt.Snuffles]

When I was younger, i was easily offended. However, now I take any insult or offencive phrase as banter. I only really get offended and annoyed with arrogence.

 

[Michael826]

'****' is the most disgusting, vulgar, unecessary, and insulting word in the English language. And it's not just what it means (Which in itself is incredibly sexist), it's how it sounds; it sounds so sharp and venomous, I don't think you could possibly use it in a positive manner. Ever.

It made me laugh once when I was called a "silly cockney ****", although it was probably the guy's accent (he pronounced it as caaant, because he was a pissed cockney).

I'd say that "scum" is the word I find most offensive, because of the way it gets spat out when it's pronounced and it's infrequent use.

It can be used in a light-hearted manner, but regardless of the context it still hurts my ears to hear the word.

Scum is pretty bad, too. I wouldn't say it's as bad, because it's not gender specific, but it's a pretty derogatory insult; because it's not only insulting you, but questioning your level of existance. At least, that's how I see it.

 

[SL33TBL1ND]

Most offensive phrase?

"Creationism should be taught side-by-side with evolution so the students can decide for themselves."

You can't pick and choose which science you wish to discredit just because you don't like it. Morons.

Imma say this and completely off topic, but I saw Escape from New York for the first time recently and had no idea until then that Solid Snake was based on him.

 

[SoulIsTheGoal]

"Twilight"
HIDEOUS

 

[Furbyz]

Belgium
You know why.

Oh god that's disgusting. I can't believe you even felt the need to use that word so gratuitously. The B-word is never appropriate. I think I'm going to be ill.

 

[Sparrow]

****, easily. It's such a taboo to say it in conversation nowadays, that if someone DOES everyone is like "DID THEY JUST SAY ****?"

Remember all that ho-ha about Hit-Girl saying it in Kick-Ass? I bet nobody would have given a shit if it was "twat" or "fuckers".

 

[alimination602]

Any kind of racist indication that all English are sketchy, bad teethed, tea drinkers.

Also the Americans pretending they were the only Allied force in World War II.

Finally anyone who uses bad slang like 'Ain'it, whats-tha or nothin'. If proper English was good enough for Churchill it's good enough for you!

 

[Staskala]

I'm not really offended by anything, but when it comes to words I mind, I'd say the one I mind the most is
"Okay"
Explanation:
You ever had a conversation and talked enthusiastically about something the other person didn't actually give a shit about?
They'll always answer with a short "Okay" or "Oh, okay" so you can always tell that they don't care.

I only became conscious of this when I realized that it was my own default answer for boring topics but now I just can't stop paying attention.
I'm downright oversensitive to it.
Note: This might not hold true for other countries.

 

[Sovvolf]

Improper use of the word 'literally' offends me. It makes me literally explode with rage when people do that.

Spoiler: I am sure you must have read this.

OT: I don't really find any words or phrases offensive, what might offend me is the context in which they are presented, not the words themselves. I won't let a word have such power over me.
If there was one ord I was sensitive to, though, it would be 'mustard'.
Yeah, weird, I know.

I literally died laughing after I read this .

-smug smile-

Alrighty, I'm sort of like that (the mustard example) with the word whore... I don't know why but it makes me feel a little bit ticked off. Any other word... I'm fine with given the context... However that one... Don't have a clue why but it rubs me up the wrong way.

 

[Faladorian]

"I'm offended by that."

Seriously. I said what I said, I'm not taking it back. Shut up and deal with it. I hope it stings

 

[Woodsey]

Nothing, really.

I don't find any general swear words offensive (although generally I try and steer myself away from using ****), and I'm a white, English, heterosexual male.

There just isn't anything.

 

[C95J]

I think the only word that truly offends me in when a vagina is referred to as a "gash". You throw the word splayed in front of it and strikes a nerve that rattles my body and churns my stomach.

I don't get offended by this, but someone I know uses this to describe something that is bad and it just sounds horrible, not offensive but for some reason my ears don't like it :/

I think it's more that way for me as well. Less of being horrified by the word and it's meaning but more that it's just sounds filthy. It's low class and comes off as sooo trashy. It's similar to when I hear a filthy crackhead from Boston talk. It automatically makes me feel dirty.

yep, that's pretty much the description was thinking of, but couldn't put into words.

 

[Snotnarok]

"That offends me" That's the most offensive thing because it's usually from someone who wants the majority to bend to the will of the minority who's offended.

Like people who whine about "offensive" stuff being said in youtube videos. Here's an idea, instead of trying to make this individual censor themselves YOU DON'T WATCH HIS VIDEOS.

 

[omega 616]

I learned along time ago, the good old saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me".

I have been called just about every combination of names you can think of and it doesn't phase me.

If it's true then I must be ok with it 'cos otherwise I would change it, if it's not true why would I get offended by it? If somebody calls me a "smelly animal fucker", well do I smell? No, do I love animals too much? No, so why should I be offended?

If I do smell and love animals too much I must be ok with it, otherwise I would change.

I think the only way to become offended is to have somebody point out a flaw in you, that you hate but it is there. For example, you hate obnoxious people, then you say something obnoxious and somebody points it out to you.

 

[Foobula]

"Foobula, You're a bad Christian"
The whole time I'm thinking

 

[PixelKing]

Not trying to sound mint or hard or whatever but no one calls me anything for fear of my feet and hands.

 

[moretimethansense]

****, easily. It's such a taboo to say it in conversation nowadays, that if someone DOES everyone is like "DID THEY JUST SAY ****?"

Remember all that ho-ha about Hit-Girl saying it in Kick-Ass? I bet nobody would have given a shit if it was "twat" or "fuckers".

The thing is in parts of England and Ireland **** is almost used as a synonym for person,
eg
"So who's this ****?"
"what are you cunts doing tonight?"
"did you hear what that foul mouthed **** just said!?"

I guess my point is words only have the power that we assign to them, and meanings can change from location to location, I'm sure you were already aware of such a concept but I couldn't pass up an opportunity to say the word **** repeatedly in a non offencive context, I don't know why but it tickles me so, maybe I'm just immature.