HGTV Star Nicole Curtis for racial word accident

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Anonymous wrote:I have accidentally said a lot of things. Somehow, I've never said that. That's because I never say it, ever, nor am I ever around people who say it.

She says that word, a lot. That's why it popped out "accidentally."

Does saying it a lot mean she calls people it or has racist views?

Yes.

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Anonymous wrote:There is nothing morally wrong with using the N word as an interjection.

However it is indeed a risky endeavor as it can result in premature ending of a career due to being branded a racist by an angry mob of white liberals.

Why do folks on here assume we are all white? We are not.

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Anonymous wrote:Unless she called someone the word, she did nothing wrong and people are being irrational about this.

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This is insane. Of all of the taboos, all the actual racism around us every day, all of the horribly offensive things people call each other, why is this single word everyone’s hill to die on?

It all feels so superficial and performative.

And you are white, of course

I would bet you are white also! Only white women seem to care about this political correctness stuff so much

Can't hide behind "political correctness" complaints anymore MAGA. We know how far you will go.

Im not the same person you also called maga. Im also not maga, im not a partisan.

Just saying, 90% of the outrage comes from white women and its hilarious cause its just virtue signaling. Its ok, you don't have to be every group's savior.

Nope, I'm certain there is more than one of you. Don't worry we can tell in real life too who would "accidentally" let words slip

And what they are okay with in this country

Ill go on to say i generally dont use that kind of language. It mostly has to do with how I find it makes people seem unintelligent to constantly use curse words. The other thing is I dont want to get in fights with people so I try to use polite language even when there is tension.

And I also liken calling someone a racial slur as the verbal equivalent to spitting on someone. Pretty offensive, but spitting on the ground when I'm outside exercising isnt the same at all.

But she didn’t call someone a racial slur. What she did is equivalent to spitting on the ground in your analogy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is nothing morally wrong with using the N word as an interjection.

However it is indeed a risky endeavor as it can result in premature ending of a career due to being branded a racist by an angry mob of white liberals.

I don't understand - how does a racial slur even become part of your vocabulary? Of course we've all heard the N-word before. But do you go from hearing it... to using it in your vernacular?

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Anonymous wrote:When it comes to the use of language, context always matters

Please tell me in what context, the N word is appropriate? Please.

Its about as appropriate as saying the F word. When directing it at a person with the intent to cause emotional harm, then its far less appropriate. But in the end its just a sound without the specific context.

What in the world is wrong with you people? F word is a curse word. N word is a racist slur. They are not the same.

Let me explain.

If i trip and fall and yell the F word, that context is very different then telling someone to go F themselves or they are an F'er. Agree? Context matters. Context is everything in language!

If you say a word and it accidentally is recorded, so freaking what? What was the intent there?

DP. Uh, no, not remotely the same. Context matters - but so does the word you use. If you have slurs in your vocabulary at all, that's very telling.

What do you think of rappers using the word comstantly?

Generally gross, but as a person who is not black it's not up to me.

There is a difference with "in-groups" and "out-groups" using slurs, especially as a form of taking power back. For example: women using the word "b***h" positively to their group of female friends ("my b****es"), and men using the term, when they have no personal experience having had that term used pejoratively against them. Virtually every woman HAS had that word used pejoratively against them.

OMG you just explained why context matters! Thank you I rest my case. A word has no meaning without context!

The difference between F and N is that N literally has no other context than a racist slur.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There is nothing morally wrong with using the N word as an interjection.

However it is indeed a risky endeavor as it can result in premature ending of a career due to being branded a racist by an angry mob of white liberals.

I don't understand - how does a racial slur even become part of your vocabulary? Of course we've all heard the N-word before. But do you go from hearing it... to using it in your vernacular?

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Anonymous wrote:When it comes to the use of language, context always matters

Please tell me in what context, the N word is appropriate? Please.

Its about as appropriate as saying the F word. When directing it at a person with the intent to cause emotional harm, then its far less appropriate. But in the end its just a sound without the specific context.

What in the world is wrong with you people? F word is a curse word. N word is a racist slur. They are not the same.

Let me explain.

If i trip and fall and yell the F word, that context is very different then telling someone to go F themselves or they are an F'er. Agree? Context matters. Context is everything in language!

If you say a word and it accidentally is recorded, so freaking what? What was the intent there?

DP. Uh, no, not remotely the same. Context matters - but so does the word you use. If you have slurs in your vocabulary at all, that's very telling.

What do you think of rappers using the word comstantly?

Generally gross, but as a person who is not black it's not up to me.

There is a difference with "in-groups" and "out-groups" using slurs, especially as a form of taking power back. For example: women using the word "b***h" positively to their group of female friends ("my b****es"), and men using the term, when they have no personal experience having had that term used pejoratively against them. Virtually every woman HAS had that word used pejoratively against them.

OMG you just explained why context matters! Thank you I rest my case. A word has no meaning without context!

The difference between F and N is that N literally has no other context than a racist slur.

Except when used as a term of endearment between black men

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Anonymous wrote:There is nothing morally wrong with using the N word as an interjection.

However it is indeed a risky endeavor as it can result in premature ending of a career due to being branded a racist by an angry mob of white liberals.

I don't understand - how does a racial slur even become part of your vocabulary? Of course we've all heard the N-word before. But do you go from hearing it... to using it in your vernacular?

The phrase she used was extremely bizarre and not common. Maybe she grew up hearing it (from parents, grandparents, etc) and simply never questioned it? I dunno, there are many ways a word can be a part of your vocabulary without you necessarily being a causal, closeted racist.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There is nothing morally wrong with using the N word as an interjection.

However it is indeed a risky endeavor as it can result in premature ending of a career due to being branded a racist by an angry mob of white liberals.

I don't understand - how does a racial slur even become part of your vocabulary? Of course we've all heard the N-word before. But do you go from hearing it... to using it in your vernacular?

It would start as a teenager where you like to joke about things that adults take way too seriously like uttering a taboo word that causes a meltdown.

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Anonymous wrote:I have accidentally said a lot of things. Somehow, I've never said that. That's because I never say it, ever, nor am I ever around people who say it.

She says that word, a lot. That's why it popped out "accidentally."

Does saying it a lot mean she calls people it or has racist views?

Yes.

I suppose she utters the word every once in a while to remind herself that she hates black people? I guess i don't see how this per se is evidence of prejudice against black people.

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Anonymous wrote:There is nothing morally wrong with using the N word as an interjection.

However it is indeed a risky endeavor as it can result in premature ending of a career due to being branded a racist by an angry mob of white liberals.

I don't understand - how does a racial slur even become part of your vocabulary? Of course we've all heard the N-word before. But do you go from hearing it... to using it in your vernacular?

The phrase she used was extremely bizarre and not common. Maybe she grew up hearing it (from parents, grandparents, etc) and simply never questioned it? I dunno, there are many ways a word can be a part of your vocabulary without you necessarily being a causal, closeted racist.

How on earth do you not know that the N-word is a deeply offensive term?

I grew up in Boston in the 80's. The R-word was incredibly common and normal, everywhere. I learned how offensive it is, and I stopped using it as I grew up. End of story. It doesn't just "slip out" when you understand the significance of these incredibly hurtful terms. Unless of course, you don't think they're hurtful and continue to use them.

And unlike the R-word, the N-word has ALWAYS been a slur. For centuries.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is nothing morally wrong with using the N word as an interjection.

However it is indeed a risky endeavor as it can result in premature ending of a career due to being branded a racist by an angry mob of white liberals.

I don't understand - how does a racial slur even become part of your vocabulary? Of course we've all heard the N-word before. But do you go from hearing it... to using it in your vernacular?

The phrase she used was extremely bizarre and not common. Maybe she grew up hearing it (from parents, grandparents, etc) and simply never questioned it? I dunno, there are many ways a word can be a part of your vocabulary without you necessarily being a causal, closeted racist.

How on earth do you not know that the N-word is a deeply offensive term?

I grew up in Boston in the 80's. The R-word was incredibly common and normal, everywhere. I learned how offensive it is, and I stopped using it as I grew up. End of story. It doesn't just "slip out" when you understand the significance of these incredibly hurtful terms. Unless of course, you don't think they're hurtful and continue to use them.

And unlike the R-word, the N-word has ALWAYS been a slur. For centuries.

Not *thinking* about what your weird turn of phrase means =/= not knowing a specific word is offensive.

Honestly, it seems like some of you are just desperate to turn off your brains and crucify this woman.

To repeat, it’s performative.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is nothing morally wrong with using the N word as an interjection.

However it is indeed a risky endeavor as it can result in premature ending of a career due to being branded a racist by an angry mob of white liberals.

I don't understand - how does a racial slur even become part of your vocabulary? Of course we've all heard the N-word before. But do you go from hearing it... to using it in your vernacular?

The phrase she used was extremely bizarre and not common. Maybe she grew up hearing it (from parents, grandparents, etc) and simply never questioned it? I dunno, there are many ways a word can be a part of your vocabulary without you necessarily being a causal, closeted racist.

How on earth do you not know that the N-word is a deeply offensive term?

I grew up in Boston in the 80's. The R-word was incredibly common and normal, everywhere. I learned how offensive it is, and I stopped using it as I grew up. End of story. It doesn't just "slip out" when you understand the significance of these incredibly hurtful terms. Unless of course, you don't think they're hurtful and continue to use them.

And unlike the R-word, the N-word has ALWAYS been a slur. For centuries.

Not *thinking* about what your weird turn of phrase means =/= not knowing a specific word is offensive.

Honestly, it seems like some of you are just desperate to turn off your brains and crucify this woman.

To repeat, it’s performative.

Its virtue signaling. Some people really need validation of their high moral character. Especially when they live in a gated community and dont really have any real problems to deal with.

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She look a little rough around the edges.

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I'm 55 and black, and I've said the word. Still, never said it accidentally. When I've said it, it was always meant. She should've just apologized; nobody believes it was an accident.