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Are there any words you wish could be reclaimed or transformed?

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thedj93

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#1  Edited By thedj93

I'm talking about reclaiming words like they did the N-word, among others. 
 
also, are there any cases of obscure words being reclaimed that you can remember? 
feel free to post that here. 
 
i made a song about the whole idea, but to be honest it's pretty stupid 
 
edit: i mean the song is more about what a world where being stupid was cool would look like, but like, whatever

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#2  Edited By NickL

First thing I thought of:

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#3  Edited By thedj93
@NickL: underrated movie
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#4  Edited By SexyToad

Zooch

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#6  Edited By Leptok

The F word. I always used it as a general insult, but it's been PCed to death. Which is weird because I'm ultra lib when it comes to gay rights.

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#7  Edited By JasonR86

I love words the way they are. Words are one of the best looking glasses out there.

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#8  Edited By Brunchies

@NickL said:

First thing I thought of:

My grandma called me that word all the time, WHATS THE BIG DEAL!!! Also, where can I get the jacket he wears later in the movie.

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#9  Edited By Aronman789

I wish I could use the word Niggardly without people giving me the evil eye. It's not a racist slur you dolts!

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#10  Edited By crusader8463

I'm shocked and offended by this thread and everyone posting in it! I'm reporting all of you to the mods!

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#11  Edited By BeachThunder

I want to talk about bundles of sticks without people thinking I'm talking about those that enjoy the company of the same gender.

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#12  Edited By artofwar420

Nobody uses copacetic anymore. Really like that word.