'We call her Gimpy. That's not very nice but...what's she gonna do about it?' (from 'Sol's Turnstile')
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker dismisses the harm of using a cruel nickname.
- In plain terms
- We use a mean name and do not care about the consequences.
- What can you take from it?
- Ignoring the impact of names shows a lack of empathy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do nicknames affect people?
- When is teasing okay?
Another view
It normalizes insensitive behavior.
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