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I saw the name, and this feels especially awkward because I'm trans.

Thankfully, I don't need a job anymore.

(Bradenton is super far from me too, like WTF.)

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[–] Babs@hexbear.net 27 points 7 months ago (3 children)

It's so weird seeing this slur, when I remember when the term originated as a self-identifier for the trans community on Something Awful (trans goons) way back in like 2009-2010. It's like, the opposite of reclaiming a slur.

[–] PKMKII@hexbear.net 22 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Also kind of confusing with current online slang as it makes it sound like it’s a trans person who likes to goon a lot.

[–] iridaniotter@hexbear.net 10 points 7 months ago

Right? I can't take bigots using it seriously. Like, you're trying to be an awful person but you're too scared to use the actual t slur so you just say the most frenworld shit ever?

[–] Babs@hexbear.net 7 points 7 months ago

I once saw a comment online where someone thought it was etymologically-related to "cartoon", so I 100% believe there are people online who thinks that's what it means.

[–] ashinadash@hexbear.net 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Is that where it comes from???? Holy shit lmao

[–] Babs@hexbear.net 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Yup, basically a lifetime ago but I remember people in the old trans megathread feeling so clever about it.

[–] ashinadash@hexbear.net 4 points 7 months ago

This internet lore has enriched my understanding greatly, ty. Somethingawful continues to influence the internet in confusing ways.

[–] Lemmygradwontallowme@hexbear.net 8 points 7 months ago

I guess it's the dyphemism treadmill at work...

[–] JohnnyCache@lemmy.one 17 points 7 months ago (2 children)
[–] Ho_Chi_Chungus@hexbear.net 8 points 7 months ago

idk sometimes i feel like i use it like one when i worked BOH in a restaurant

"fuckin servers, man. can't stack plates, can't fill the linen bags, always need silverware run right now"

[–] Lemmygradwontallowme@hexbear.net 7 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

I think we have TROONsistioned to other realities? flowey-wink

Anyways, troon is the word

Btw you seem to be a lurker considering your account was made almost a year ago yet no comments than this 1st one...

[–] Angel@hexbear.net 4 points 7 months ago

That's kinda sus

[–] JohnnyCache@lemmy.one 2 points 7 months ago
[–] iridaniotter@hexbear.net 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

So what does it actually mean in this context lmao

[–] Lemmygradwontallowme@hexbear.net 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] iridaniotter@hexbear.net 7 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

No I mean as a job title

edit: wait im stupid. the job title is server. what is it referring to? not a town obviously