The “R” Word « Terrible Palsy

The “R” Word

August 11, 2008 at 7:18 pm | In Ranting, The things people say | 5 Comments
Tags: people first language, tropic thunder

The blogesphere has been abuzz with talk about Ben Stiller’s new movie Tropic Thunder. It is yet to be released in Australia, but uses inappropriate language, apparently to mock Hollywood. Most object to the use of the “R” word.

I’m not going to subject you to another post on how important language is. Clearly, the point isn’t reaching hollywood, who in one foul swoop can undo a decade of work in people first language.

So I’ll leave you with a youtube announcement that I found through a comment on Dave’s site. I think it says everything.

You can sign a petition here.

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Apprently various groups are asking that we all boycott this film.

Will be interesting to see what happends = if anything.

Comment by Casdok — August 11, 2008 #

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Oh this just brought tears to my eyes.

Comment by Attila the Mom — August 11, 2008 #

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Thanks for sharing!

Comment by Mel — August 12, 2008 #

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Pingback by Tsk tsk « Windpompe & Vygies — August 12, 2008 #

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Thanks for the post & video. The video makes the point nicely. And, yes, in the US, Tropic Thunder premiered and promptly took the #1 spot in theaters. Sigh.

Comment by Rob at Kintropy — August 21, 2008 #

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