[From script of 'Live Freaky, Die Freaky'] Yes, he's not retarded; he must be European because retarded people can fuck, and they can get hard. Trust me, I should know.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Using offensive language, the speaker makes a crude and harmful distinction between European identity and disability.
- In plain terms
- The speaker uses ableist language to make a crude joke about identity.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid using slurs or offensive stereotypes even in comedy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is this joke acceptable?
- How do we handle offensive quotes?
Another view
The quote contains harmful slurs and should be handled with caution.
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