Spread The Word To End The Word

This isn't normally the type of thing that I write about here on the old blog, but it's an issue that is very close to my heart. The use of the word "retarded" when used outside of its medical context is VERY offensive. It is a medical term used to describe many types of delays, NOT an insult. These people are beautiful, intelligent, kind, and all-around-amazing people. "Retarded" is NOT a synonym for the words "ugly", "idiot", "stupid", etc. In fact, most medical professionals don't even use this word anymore!


What you said: "That movie was r*tarded!"
What you meant: "That was one of the worst movies I've ever seen!"

What you said: "Why would you do that, you r*tard?"
What you meant: "Why would you do that, you idiot?"

What you said: "That outfit looks r*tarded."
What you meant: "That outfit is ugly."

What you said: "That is the most r*tarded thing I've ever seen."
What you meant: "That is the stupidest thing I've ever seen."

Now if you've ever said any of these things, don't sit there and feel guilty. Just think before you speak, because words are very powerful things.

Spread the Word to End the Word!

Together we can END the word.

Love,
Charline