Poll: Which is the most offensive, N-word or C-word?

[smokeyninjas]

I don't believe in swear words as i don't believe any word is inherently offensive its the context & tone of the message that dictates whether it's offensive or not.
Honestly i think the stigma build up around some words is retarded.

 

[lacktheknack]

Is this the C-word that rhymes with "hunt"

Just say ****! Jeeze, no one cares about this word anyway.

the n-word that rhymes with "bigger"

You mean ******?

Man, why are people so scared of typing the words out fully? Is it grounds for moderation or something?

Nope, not if used in a meta discussion. At least, not previously. They're grounds for moderation is you attack someone with them only.

I censor them because I dislike typing them.

 

[sinterklaas]

Doot dee doo... Just dropping this here... Doot dee doot dee doo...

Spoiler

Exactly, if black people say ******, it shouldn't be an offensive word.

**** is just as offensive as dick... not offensive at all.

 

[Blestsol]

Doot dee doo... Just dropping this here... Doot dee doot dee doo...

Exactly, if black people say ******, it's not an offensive word.

**** is just as offensive as dick... not offensive at all.

You think the grandparents of these rappers and shit arent pissed about people tossing "nigga" around?
Im black and I get offended, just like theres others out there who feel the same.
Mighty broad paint brush youre stroking there buddy.
Its a terrible word and only the ignorant use it.

 

[sinterklaas]

Doot dee doo... Just dropping this here... Doot dee doot dee doo...

Spoiler

Exactly, if black people say ******, it's not an offensive word.

**** is just as offensive as dick... not offensive at all.

You think the grandparents of these rappers and shit arent pissed about people tossing "nigga" around?
Im black and I get offended, just like theres others out there who feel the same.
Mighty broad paint brush youre stroking there buddy.
Its a terrible word and only the ignorant use it.

Yes, you are right. Forget what I said.

 

[The Unworthy Gentleman]

****** is far worse than ****. **** is a slang word for vagina that has become akin to gay and dick; now being an insult. I use **** on regular, daily basis - it isn't that bad, however some people may not like it. ******, on the other hand, is a racial derogatory slur that shouldn't be used by anyone. It's offensive to everyone and, while it's just a word, it's disrespectful when used in the right context.

You are demonising both the words by referring to them as the 'N-word' and the 'C-word'. You shouldn't be afraid to use the actual word when it's appropriate, it helps no one. If you're having a discussion like this one then no one will be offended if you use ****** and **** in a non-derogatory objective sense.

 

[sir.rutthed]

Fuck Rick Perry. Seriously, fuck that asshole. It's not enough to drag my state down the shitter, now he wants to finish flushing the whole damn country.

OT: Since neither of those words apply to me, I really can't say. I'd think the N-word is though.

Oh, and the C-word is ****. Cracker is racist too, but it's just not as loaded as the N-word.

 

[esperandote]

Just to clear things up, we're talking about **** and ******, yes?

Well, the latter is a racial slur as opposed to the former which is just slang for a woman's genitalia.

Racial slurs tend to rank higher than female sex organs on my insult list.

Context is everything however [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3PJF0YE-x4]

Thank you for clearing what the c word is and I agree with you.

Words aren't offensive if you don't direct them at anyone so feel free to write ****** and **** for debate porpouses, i don't think you'll be reprehended. (I don't mean you Daystar Clarion)

I also agree that ****** is more ofensive than **** but english not being first language I might not understand the word "****" weight.

What's the word people use as a racial slur for latinos? Spic? Is that (as) offensive too? Maybe that's the word you want to be comparing ****** with.

 

[tthor]

What about the F word?? why isn't that brought up?

frankly i think the word '******' is just about as offensive as the word '******', mainly because of its origin. The word '******' technically means a bundle of sticks. So why would it be used to refer to homosexuals? Because back in the day they used to take homosexuals, and burn them alive. They would jokingly refer to their burning carcass as being like a bundle of faggots(sticks) on the fire.

and by C word, do you mean '****' or 'cracker'? frankly, (being a white guy) i have never found the word cracker to be offensive, because about the only time i've ever heard it used is ironically, the same way you often hear some people jokingly use the word nigga.

If you mean '****', i think it can be one of the more offensive words in the english language, but it doesn't really compare to the f word or the n word.

 

[Davih]

I gathered the N-word is ******, but what an earth is the C-word meant to be? That could be loads of different things.
I'm gonna hazard a guess that ****** is more offensive considering its a racial slur, although I'm not 100% of what I am comparing it to.

 

[razer17]

It's obviously the N word. ****** is offensive because it has the old slavery connotations, and hence is offensive (although that's being degraded by black people calling each other it anyway.)

**** is offensive because... Well because we arbitrarily designated it as being such. If I call someone a vagina or a ****, I am still saying the same thing, in a slightly different way, and we just decided the latter is a more vulgar term.

It's the same thing with "polite" swearing. For instance, using "fudge" as an alternative to fuck. We all know what we really mean is fuck, so what's the difference?

 

[esperandote]

I gathered the N-word is ******, but what an earth is the C-word meant to be? That could be loads of different things.
I'm gonna hazard a guess that ****** is more offensive considering its a racial slur, although I'm not 100% of what I am comparing it to.

****. Read the entire first page. I was clearing what the word was, not calling you a ****.

What about the F word?? why isn't that brought up?

frankly i think the word '******' is just about as offensive as the word '******', mainly because of its origin. The word '******' technically means a bundle of sticks. So why would it be used to refer to homosexuals? Because back in the day they used to take homosexuals, and burn them alive. They would jokingly refer to their burning carcass as being like a bundle of faggots(sticks) on the fire.

Yeah, ****** is up there with ******, the difference being that Homosexuals don't call themselves faggots.

 

[Flip-Shying]

Neither, it depends on the context.

 

[gmaverick019_v1legacy]

I don't know... isn't being offended by a word a bit childish? They are just words man, don't blow it out of proportion...

basically this.

like the OP said, it's all the intentions, i can say "BLAHBUOHHBOBOBOBOOBBBBBDASDFUSDF:LKJSDF" when really i was meaning and thinking "I am gonna break my foot off in your ass while enjoying some fresh baked cookies.", and it wouldn't matter what the fuck i said, just what i intended to do.

I hear the N word thrown around so much IRL that i just don't care, and the C word i've heard used more against males than females so i think that's also lost it's defined meaning, which isn't even that bad in the first case, if this was true then using the male version of it should be just as harsh, no?

 

[Philip Petrunak]

I'd rather be called a Nuisance than a Coward.

 

[gmaverick019_v1legacy]

in addition, the above clip from The Boondocks is based on an actual occurrence in my home town of Louisville, Kentucky. i'm not exactly sure if i'm face-palming in disgrace or rolling on the floor laughing about it. but i do know that i love that episoide [of The Boondocks].

exact same, first time i saw that clip i fucking cried laughing so hard, because the exact same thing happened at my school (still does, to this day) and my exact thought process isn't that the N word is being thrown around, is that how the FUCK are you gonna borrow a french fry/tater tots? are you gonna give it back? (also, you can insert pen/pencil,paper,other random foods..)


I love the boondocks. some of the episodes capture moments from my life to the very last detail.

 

[Master_of_Oldskool]

I am perfectly comfortable both typing and saying the word "****". I am not comfortable saying the N word, or indeed any other racial slur that isn't directed at a race I'm part of. So yeah, in my personal opinion the N word is way worse.

 

[emeraldrafael]

Did not realize that Cancer was now an offensive term.

OT though, it seems when you call someone a ****, there's less reaction (though it less used where there would be wide spread reaction). I know at one point some woman got into an argument with me and I just shouted at her by the end of it "Of piss the hell off ****! Go get back on your knees and choke on some more dick so I dont have to hear you again!". While I was "punished" for the incident, that punishment was just being led out of the Toys R Us and giving a fourteen day suspension from the place (but the again, th was around the time Toy R Us started going down hill so I didnt really go back there as much). The woman got led out too and given the same ban, so at least they were fair (even though she strted it).

so I would say calling someone a ****** (even though you can call someone that and technically be in the right, or use words like niggard, niggardly, and other such words and get the same reaction) is worse, because if you call someone a ****, its more of a behavioral thing now, but its also a name for something natural thats always existed.

Also you can use the word, you're not directing it at someone. We kill language by making it so we cant say words in any context

I can't even follow this conversation because I don't even know the "C-Word"! ...

Its clearly Cancer.

 

[gmaverick019_v1legacy]

Cracker is racist too, but it's just not as loaded as the N-word.

One nice thing about being a white guy is the racial slurs against us are so lame. Cracker? Honkey? Really?

I say that in jest, there are racially-motivated things happening to people of all shapes and sizes.

I had someone call me a honkey one time and i just started cracking up.

If a single word is that powerful to someone... then i feel very sorry for your lots.

 

[PHOENIXRIDER57]

I literally say N-word. This black guy cut me off in traffic and I yelled: "you frakkin N-word!!" I think that just sounds awkward and then sounds a even more offensive later on than what it would have been in the moment.

I just met a guy from Australia last week and he said **** like other word. He was drunk, but he really made it seem like people just say **** to each other all the time like its no big deal.