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the euphemism treadmill is a description of linguistic patterns, not a get out of rule free card (files.catbox.moe)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Using ableist language as insults is always bad, even if the words seem innocuous. Some may reference the "euphemism treadmill" to try to justify their behavior, but it's crucial to understand that the treadmill is merely a linguistic observation. It does not exist to normalize ableist behavior.

what is the euphemism treadmill for those who dont want to google

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Also, “brave”

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

never thought of it that way, but yeah, lowkey! though it’s definitely in a different class of “insult” when compared to the ones in OP. more passive agression, snide rather than forced.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

... would you like to walk away from Omelas..?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago

i get the reference but not how it applies here

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