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Originally Posted by Pressing-On
You see? He meant nothing by it. He'd probably be embarrassed if someone explained to him that terminology has changed.
Remember when "queer" just meant "strange". Now you can't say, "That's queer."
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And "gay" meant happy.....
Once in a while someone in church -always a seasoned citizen, will refer to my wife as my "mate". THAT makes me uncomfortable for some reason. It almost sounds like gutter talk to me. Sex as a form of function, aka procreation, versus something you are actually allowed to enjoy.
(Granted, I have no problem with the Australian form of the word.)