I grew up with an older brother who would call things gay in a derogatory way back when we were teenagers and i also picked up the habit even though I had never met a gay person and have never had (and still dont have) any hate for them or anyone regardless of sexual preference or gender identity

I still call things gay tho to this day, usually when something kinda annoying happens (e.g. that was kinda gay when the teacher made us do extra homework)

I'm sure there are people who might feel hurt about that so i filter myself when meeting new people and i generally use it less these days but it happens sometimes

Anyone else relate to this?

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[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Yeah totally. I still hear people using it now, people who don't have anything against the gay community.

Oh, the worst one was when I called something gay in front of my boss and his wife whose name was Gaye.

I avoid using it entirely in a derogatory way now. I even avoid using 'faggot' so I don't insult the harley davidson community.