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Anonymous wrote:In regards to the use of the term "weird" - I found this article quite interesting:

https://www.thethoughtsthatbind.com/2021/02/17/is-weird-an-insult-or-a-compliment/

Weird really just means unusual. If someone says something is weird, they’re just saying that’s not what they’re used to. When you think about it, the word really isn’t a compliment or an insult, just a neutral word that conveys a piece of information: the information that something is outside of a person’s regular scope of experience.

This means two things. 1) It’s down to the specific person’s opinion whether or not calling someone/something “weird” is a good thing. 2) It’s up to you to decide if you agree with them.

The irony is that our society has actually been groomed (by progressive liberals no less) to be accepting of anyone "weird" -- i.e., LGBTQ/Transgenderism/Drag Queens, etc. -- are all "weird". Not bad "weird" just a specific person’s opinion based on their beliefs and values that it is "unusual" and not the norm. It's OK to be "weird".

Also, anyone who has a child with OCD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc. knows that it's OK to be "weird" because sometimes the child may have an uncontrollable tik or unusual habit and be called "weird" for it -- again, it's OK to be "weird".

So honestly -- the whole "he/they/the GOP/Trump/Vance" are all "weird" is falling flat even with this Anti-Trump voter. Because I'm weird sometimes and it's perfectly OK to be weird.

Calling a child "weird" because of their OCD/ADHD/ASD is not cool. Tons of kids struggle with these issues. They are very human issues. My child stims and I don't think of her as "weird" at all and I certainly wouldn't teach her to call other kids weird. That definition of "weird" assumes there is a group of "normal" people, none of whom have anything unusual about them, and that's not true.

Trump and Vance on the other hand are out of touch rich guys who support an unprecedented level of control over American families. That's bizarre. I can't relate to that.

I have an adult child with ADHD/OCD/GED...you are totally missing the point. Weird has been normalized. Case in point -- Keep Austin Weird. That's the whole point. Weird is not derogatory anymore.

So ... why are conservatives pooping the bed over being called it?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In regards to the use of the term "weird" - I found this article quite interesting:

https://www.thethoughtsthatbind.com/2021/02/17/is-weird-an-insult-or-a-compliment/

Weird really just means unusual. If someone says something is weird, they’re just saying that’s not what they’re used to. When you think about it, the word really isn’t a compliment or an insult, just a neutral word that conveys a piece of information: the information that something is outside of a person’s regular scope of experience.

This means two things. 1) It’s down to the specific person’s opinion whether or not calling someone/something “weird” is a good thing. 2) It’s up to you to decide if you agree with them.

The irony is that our society has actually been groomed (by progressive liberals no less) to be accepting of anyone "weird" -- i.e., LGBTQ/Transgenderism/Drag Queens, etc. -- are all "weird". Not bad "weird" just a specific person’s opinion based on their beliefs and values that it is "unusual" and not the norm. It's OK to be "weird".

Also, anyone who has a child with OCD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc. knows that it's OK to be "weird" because sometimes the child may have an uncontrollable tik or unusual habit and be called "weird" for it -- again, it's OK to be "weird".

So honestly -- the whole "he/they/the GOP/Trump/Vance" are all "weird" is falling flat even with this Anti-Trump voter. Because I'm weird sometimes and it's perfectly OK to be weird.

Calling a child "weird" because of their OCD/ADHD/ASD is not cool. Tons of kids struggle with these issues. They are very human issues. My child stims and I don't think of her as "weird" at all and I certainly wouldn't teach her to call other kids weird. That definition of "weird" assumes there is a group of "normal" people, none of whom have anything unusual about them, and that's not true.

Trump and Vance on the other hand are out of touch rich guys who support an unprecedented level of control over American families. That's bizarre. I can't relate to that.

I have an adult child with ADHD/OCD/GED...you are totally missing the point. Weird has been normalized. Case in point -- Keep Austin Weird. That's the whole point. Weird is not derogatory anymore.

So ... why are conservatives pooping the bed over being called it?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In regards to the use of the term "weird" - I found this article quite interesting:

https://www.thethoughtsthatbind.com/2021/02/17/is-weird-an-insult-or-a-compliment/

Weird really just means unusual. If someone says something is weird, they’re just saying that’s not what they’re used to. When you think about it, the word really isn’t a compliment or an insult, just a neutral word that conveys a piece of information: the information that something is outside of a person’s regular scope of experience.

This means two things. 1) It’s down to the specific person’s opinion whether or not calling someone/something “weird” is a good thing. 2) It’s up to you to decide if you agree with them.

The irony is that our society has actually been groomed (by progressive liberals no less) to be accepting of anyone "weird" -- i.e., LGBTQ/Transgenderism/Drag Queens, etc. -- are all "weird". Not bad "weird" just a specific person’s opinion based on their beliefs and values that it is "unusual" and not the norm. It's OK to be "weird".

Also, anyone who has a child with OCD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc. knows that it's OK to be "weird" because sometimes the child may have an uncontrollable tik or unusual habit and be called "weird" for it -- again, it's OK to be "weird".

So honestly -- the whole "he/they/the GOP/Trump/Vance" are all "weird" is falling flat even with this Anti-Trump voter. Because I'm weird sometimes and it's perfectly OK to be weird.

Calling a child "weird" because of their OCD/ADHD/ASD is not cool. Tons of kids struggle with these issues. They are very human issues. My child stims and I don't think of her as "weird" at all and I certainly wouldn't teach her to call other kids weird. That definition of "weird" assumes there is a group of "normal" people, none of whom have anything unusual about them, and that's not true.

Trump and Vance on the other hand are out of touch rich guys who support an unprecedented level of control over American families. That's bizarre. I can't relate to that.

I have an adult child with ADHD/OCD/GED...you are totally missing the point. Weird has been normalized. Case in point -- Keep Austin Weird. That's the whole point. Weird is not derogatory anymore.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In regards to the use of the term "weird" - I found this article quite interesting:

https://www.thethoughtsthatbind.com/2021/02/17/is-weird-an-insult-or-a-compliment/

Weird really just means unusual. If someone says something is weird, they’re just saying that’s not what they’re used to. When you think about it, the word really isn’t a compliment or an insult, just a neutral word that conveys a piece of information: the information that something is outside of a person’s regular scope of experience.

This means two things. 1) It’s down to the specific person’s opinion whether or not calling someone/something “weird” is a good thing. 2) It’s up to you to decide if you agree with them.

The irony is that our society has actually been groomed (by progressive liberals no less) to be accepting of anyone "weird" -- i.e., LGBTQ/Transgenderism/Drag Queens, etc. -- are all "weird". Not bad "weird" just a specific person’s opinion based on their beliefs and values that it is "unusual" and not the norm. It's OK to be "weird".

Also, anyone who has a child with OCD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc. knows that it's OK to be "weird" because sometimes the child may have an uncontrollable tik or unusual habit and be called "weird" for it -- again, it's OK to be "weird".

So honestly -- the whole "he/they/the GOP/Trump/Vance" are all "weird" is falling flat even with this Anti-Trump voter. Because I'm weird sometimes and it's perfectly OK to be weird.

Calling a child "weird" because of their OCD/ADHD/ASD is not cool. Tons of kids struggle with these issues. They are very human issues. My child stims and I don't think of her as "weird" at all and I certainly wouldn't teach her to call other kids weird. That definition of "weird" assumes there is a group of "normal" people, none of whom have anything unusual about them, and that's not true.

Trump and Vance on the other hand are out of touch rich guys who support an unprecedented level of control over American families. That's bizarre. I can't relate to that.

I have an adult child with ADHD/OCD/GED...you are totally missing the point. Weird has been normalized. Case in point -- Keep Austin Weird. That's the whole point. Weird is not derogatory anymore.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In regards to the use of the term "weird" - I found this article quite interesting:

https://www.thethoughtsthatbind.com/2021/02/17/is-weird-an-insult-or-a-compliment/

Weird really just means unusual. If someone says something is weird, they’re just saying that’s not what they’re used to. When you think about it, the word really isn’t a compliment or an insult, just a neutral word that conveys a piece of information: the information that something is outside of a person’s regular scope of experience.

This means two things. 1) It’s down to the specific person’s opinion whether or not calling someone/something “weird” is a good thing. 2) It’s up to you to decide if you agree with them.

The irony is that our society has actually been groomed (by progressive liberals no less) to be accepting of anyone "weird" -- i.e., LGBTQ/Transgenderism/Drag Queens, etc. -- are all "weird". Not bad "weird" just a specific person’s opinion based on their beliefs and values that it is "unusual" and not the norm. It's OK to be "weird".

Also, anyone who has a child with OCD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc. knows that it's OK to be "weird" because sometimes the child may have an uncontrollable tik or unusual habit and be called "weird" for it -- again, it's OK to be "weird".

So honestly -- the whole "he/they/the GOP/Trump/Vance" are all "weird" is falling flat even with this Anti-Trump voter. Because I'm weird sometimes and it's perfectly OK to be weird.

Calling a child "weird" because of their OCD/ADHD/ASD is not cool. Tons of kids struggle with these issues. They are very human issues. My child stims and I don't think of her as "weird" at all and I certainly wouldn't teach her to call other kids weird. That definition of "weird" assumes there is a group of "normal" people, none of whom have anything unusual about them, and that's not true.

Trump and Vance on the other hand are out of touch rich guys who support an unprecedented level of control over American families. That's bizarre. I can't relate to that.

Anonymous wrote:In regards to the use of the term "weird" - I found this article quite interesting:

https://www.thethoughtsthatbind.com/2021/02/17/is-weird-an-insult-or-a-compliment/

Weird really just means unusual. If someone says something is weird, they’re just saying that’s not what they’re used to. When you think about it, the word really isn’t a compliment or an insult, just a neutral word that conveys a piece of information: the information that something is outside of a person’s regular scope of experience.

This means two things. 1) It’s down to the specific person’s opinion whether or not calling someone/something “weird” is a good thing. 2) It’s up to you to decide if you agree with them.

The irony is that our society has actually been groomed (by progressive liberals no less) to be accepting of anyone "weird" -- i.e., LGBTQ/Transgenderism/Drag Queens, etc. -- are all "weird". Not bad "weird" just a specific person’s opinion based on their beliefs and values that it is "unusual" and not the norm. It's OK to be "weird".

Also, anyone who has a child with OCD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc. knows that it's OK to be "weird" because sometimes the child may have an uncontrollable tik or unusual habit and be called "weird" for it -- again, it's OK to be "weird".

So honestly -- the whole "he/they/the GOP/Trump/Vance" are all "weird" is falling flat even with this Anti-Trump voter. Because I'm weird sometimes and it's perfectly OK to be weird.

Anonymous wrote:He is weird, Vance couldn't come up with ONE thing that makes him smile.....
That IS weird

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Well, if the Republicans at the (country club?) poolside are saying it, I should shape up and listen to my betters.

Is that what you're going for?

Haha, no, neighborhood pool in very middle class nova neighborhood. Mostly townhouses, not even remotely country club-like.

I am worried that this plan is going to turn around and create the opposite effect of what is intended. I’m afraid it’s going to be another “deplorables” moment.

Concern troll is very concerned.

Anonymous wrote:It’s weird that Vance is still trying to debate Harris.

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Anonymous wrote:

Well, if the Republicans at the (country club?) poolside are saying it, I should shape up and listen to my betters.

Is that what you're going for?

Haha, no, neighborhood pool in very middle class nova neighborhood. Mostly townhouses, not even remotely country club-like.

I am worried that this plan is going to turn around and create the opposite effect of what is intended. I’m afraid it’s going to be another “deplorables” moment.

Anonymous wrote:

Well, if the Republicans at the (country club?) poolside are saying it, I should shape up and listen to my betters.

Is that what you're going for?

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Anonymous wrote:He is weird, Vance couldn't come up with ONE thing that makes him smile.....
That IS weird

I had to look that up:

Journalist: "What makes you smile? What makes you happy?"

JD Vance: "I smile at a lot of things, including bogus questions from the media." Then he laughed in a condescending way and said "right now, I am angry"

He thinks he is a chimpanzee pumping his chest.

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Anonymous wrote:Calling them weird is actually a pretty effective psychological strategy to sway voters. Kudos to the DNC. Seems so simple but wow, quite effective if it makes voters doubt themselves. Like calling someone creepy, unsettling, out of touch, or just saying “there’s something not right.” I’d even call the strategy brilliant.

Most people are weird though especially on dcum and in this area. Like attracts like.

The difference is that Democrats often take joy in non-conformity. They can embrace the weirdness with a sense of humor about themselves. Republicans are more likely to be conformist, joyless scolds. Their weirdness simply isn't very fun.

“Weird” also has multiple meanings, like most words do. “Keep Austin weird” is a celebration of non-conformity and living free. This, for many of us, is good weird. (See also: “you do you!”)

Then there’s “Please don’t leave me alone with this guy, there’s something so weird about him.” This kind of weird — the kind people mean when they talk about Trump/Vance — is never, ever good.