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randome

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21. Well, since it is impossible to make me feel insulted or bad about names or phrases...

Fri May 30, 2014, 01:31 PM

May 2014

...it wouldn't mean much to me. If someone is being belligerent toward me, that's their problem but no one can make me feel 'bad' or 'inadequate' or whatever simply by saying something.

I would consider the context. Maybe I would come to the conclusion that I was being timid in something. Or I might dismiss the other person as uncouth and unknowledgeable.
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"Man Up". Can we get rid of that phrase? [View all] MannyGoldstein May 2014 OP

I'm gonna go with "Manny up." Comrade Grumpy May 2014 #1

Manny being Manny... AngryAmish May 2014 #25

"Snowden should Manny up" MannyGoldstein May 2014 #32

Lol, me too! n/t sabrina 1 May 2014 #35

I agree with you on a lot of stuff but not this. Bonhomme Richard May 2014 #2

Are you kidding Lee-Lee May 2014 #3

Just found it, thanks. MannyGoldstein May 2014 #4

Well, that's good news, isn't it? Just think, you can now, without fear of being attacked, sabrina 1 May 2014 #37

It would certainly be nice if people didn't get so keyed up over the occasional word MannyGoldstein May 2014 #70

A rare disagreement from me as well. It's a fine, well established phrase, and everyone knows quinnox May 2014 #5

Agree. randome May 2014 #9

Yep, it can be used with men or women. It has become a neutral term quinnox May 2014 #14

Except it really hasn't. NuclearDem May 2014 #19

Very well said. It is one way men are conditioned to feign invulnerability. redqueen May 2014 #29

+1 nt laundry_queen May 2014 #71

+1 nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN May 2014 #30

So are other words...like the "C" word zeemike May 2014 #49

So how would you feel if someone told you G_j May 2014 #17

Well, since it is impossible to make me feel insulted or bad about names or phrases... randome May 2014 #21

I don't care about these things either, but we have been exposed to extreme outrage over such sabrina 1 May 2014 #39

Well, I haven't been outraged at some of the 'hot topics' on DU of late. randome May 2014 #48

I wasn't referring to you. I'm fine and always have been, with the language and have argued FOR sabrina 1 May 2014 #51

I know you weren't referring to me. randome May 2014 #58

Oh okay! It is a memorable moment, so can't blame you for jumping on it! sabrina 1 May 2014 #68

I would correct them by saying "person up." Louisiana1976 May 2014 #57

How about "grow up"? nt. thucythucy May 2014 #82

What about using the word "pussy" as a pejorative, as in"ya bunch of pussies"? it's a "fine well- kath May 2014 #47

I also feel it's highly inappropriate. Louisiana1976 May 2014 #60

right, like "that's so gay." lighten up everybody. (sarcasm). nt TheFrenchRazor May 2014 #78

You won't get rid of that sentiment, even if you get rid of the phrase. Laelth May 2014 #6

I agree. Language influences our thoughts. nt redqueen May 2014 #7

Don't be a Momma's boy RobertEarl May 2014 #8

My momma could kick your ass, RobertEarl. hunter May 2014 #28

That assumes we all agree on what it means to be a "man" BrotherIvan May 2014 #31

In the context of imploring someone to be one, it is meaningless. redqueen May 2014 #34

Yes BrotherIvan May 2014 #36

What does it mean to be a man? RobertEarl May 2014 #84

No, there's nothing wrong with being a man. That's a ridiculous strawman. NuclearDem May 2014 #43

It isn't offensive unless it's addressed to a woman tularetom May 2014 #10

In complete disagreement with you about it. TexasTowelie May 2014 #22

It appeals to the non-rational mass public. OnyxCollie May 2014 #11

lol, you read my mind. I hate the phrase "grow a pair" quinnox May 2014 #13

I've been wondering what the point was of Kerry doing a press tour BrotherIvan May 2014 #33

Agree. It's a stupid sexist phrase. NuclearDem May 2014 #12

Anyone who uses it is a stupid putz. JVS May 2014 #15

Am I "manning up" if I punch someone in the face for using that phrase? hunter May 2014 #16

No. You are creating a "Man Down" situation. Spitfire of ATJ May 2014 #67

There are a ton of them. trotsky May 2014 #18

How about: "Where's your balls, Boy?" nt bemildred May 2014 #20

It kills me that having balls is associated with any kind of strength or toughness, Jamastiene May 2014 #73

That's right. Just try slamming them in a utiltity drawer by accident some time, while you're in the Warren DeMontague May 2014 #77

That's what I mean. Jamastiene May 2014 #80

Indeed. If I was designing the English language from scratch, I would make significant changes. Warren DeMontague May 2014 #81

It is ridiculous. bemildred May 2014 #79

I never liked it either TorchTheWitch May 2014 #23

Please. n/t Orsino May 2014 #24

Strange request for someone called Manny NV Whino May 2014 #26

Nope JustAnotherGen May 2014 #27

I have no problem with it, and I'm female. JaneyVee May 2014 #38

I'm reminded of manhole covers being classed a politically incorrect dipsydoodle May 2014 #40

Is "cowboy up" still okay? bluedigger May 2014 #41

Yes. 840high May 2014 #42

But how will we teach men to be cannon fodder? We are just now getting around to including the women jtuck004 May 2014 #44

Good one. kath May 2014 #50

I prefer 'Chick up' Garion_55 May 2014 #45

there was a long assed thread on the matter.... Sheepshank May 2014 #46

I completely agree, "Man-up" suggests that men should not allow themselves to have feelings.... DrewFlorida May 2014 #52

Good answer, actually. Jamastiene May 2014 #74

I don't say "man up" but I refuse to give up "lighten up". Jim Lane May 2014 #85

K&R, Manny. Enthusiast May 2014 #53

I don't like the phrase. boston bean May 2014 #54

I agree. It should be replaced with "person up." "Man up" is noninclusive of women. Louisiana1976 May 2014 #55

How about "suck it up"? Liberal Veteran May 2014 #59

That's better. Louisiana1976 May 2014 #64

I've never used it myself Spirochete May 2014 #56

I think we should just get rid of the entire English language altogether. The_Commonist May 2014 #61

brilliant post. Adds a lot to the thread. kath May 2014 #66

For us Southern DUers - how about hiccup? wyldwolf May 2014 #62

I get where you're coming from War Horse May 2014 #63

Carlin has some great thoughts on language theaocp May 2014 #65

Not age, I don't think. Jamastiene May 2014 #75

Appeals to Manliness Generally Rate Below Appeals to Patriotism AndyTiedye May 2014 #69

"Grow up" is much better and can be applied to anyone Jamastiene May 2014 #72

Here's a video on the subject Nevernose May 2014 #76

the torture of Chelsea Manning makes it more ominous carolinayellowdog May 2014 #83