I could understand a campaign to show the weight that words like that have on a kid if they are being called it because as someone with a disability being called a retard or retarded hurts. However so does being called slow or dumb but there aren't campaigns to ban those words because they have another meaning. I know that on occasion I have used retarded in an way of meaning something was unfair as have my friends when i am around and I wasn't hurt by this. The campaign shouldn't be about
Lol this campaign is retarded. I actually mean that. OOH some people find it offensive so let's ban it. Stupidity like this offends me, deeply, we should ban the people involved. Now it's obvious he is parodying it but the actual ad has comment approval -_-
This is funny. on the actually subject, I think it would be a lot easier to just stop medical professionals from using the word for medically handicapped people, and finding a new phrase. I would think over time this would eliminate the context of the everyday slang. Trying to get the public to stop using the term to refer to idiots is really hard and seems impractical.
@Rachulie Freedom of speech is the government not being allowed to jail you for speaking (from back in Colonial times when the British would do exactly that, and actually does include some exceptions) and doesn't really apply to this. If you're going to use this an argument, you really should learn what it is first.
NO! I have FREEDOM OF SPEECH (something nowhere else has to the extent of the usa...even uk doesnt have freedom of speech) and i will NOT stop saying things. i CAN, i WILL, and there's Nothing anyone can do about it. and im glad.
@CAKEnneth awesome... sorry for the antagonistic tone, some uploaders purposefully disable embedding so they get more views on stuff that isn't theirs. Clearly that wasn't your intent.
I wish you would watch the rest of this interview and maybe realize that vocabulary has an important effect on our society. We have a responsibility to be advocates for the people who are unable to defend themselves. Ultimately, what you say is up to you and I will not judge you for that, but I will tell you that, as the sister of a woman with mental and physical disabilities, your language offends me even though I am sure you would never call my sister a retard. Thanks for reading.
@lauramichelle09 Ok, so by your own admission we have established they have mental disabilities. Following your logic, when someone does something really smart we shouldn't call them a genius. Since people with enhanced mental capabilities actually exist, it would be offensive to point out their qualities in other people. Grow up and stop acting so self-righteous.
@I3L4NK It's not about calling someone something they're not, it's about a lack of compassion and understanding. I don't care how you choose to speak. I'm not trying to criticize you, I swear, so please don't get defensive. You are more than welcome to ignore what I say, that's your choice, but it's my choice to state my opinion. If you want to tell me why you think using the word "retard" as an insult is ok, please do. But "it's just the way it is" isn't a reason.
@I3L4NK No, I don't care about the choices you make. I do, however, sometimes make a statement about things I feel strongly about hoping that someone will take the time to consider what I say and respond respectfully whether or not they agree. My mistake. I'm sorry I wasted your time and mine.
The context in which you use the word isn't the problem. It's the meaning you attach to it. 90% of the time the word "retard" is used in a derogatory way. Whether or not the word is actually directed towards a person with a disability is irrelevant. Society's habit of describing things and people that we look down on as retarded perpetuates the kind of thinking that isolates and devalues people with disabilities.
That guy is retarded. He is probably the biggest faggoty gay retard I have ever seen. Everybody already knows you don't actually call retarded people 'retards', this is just inculcated into our culture. However, 90% of its use is as a colloquialism with friends, and if his mission is to stop that, then clearly he's a fuckin' retard.
It's so unfortunate that comedy is so political now a days. The 2 groups mentioned are neither appropriate and the cause of much bullying in North America. Yes, everyone can find humour in comedic skits, however, the cost is always at someone else's expense ~ many who look up to Stephen Colbert may be offended by the PSA because of the years and years it's taken to gain respect for the minority groups. xoxo Miss Joan
Well played Colbert, well played. I have a developmental disability but that was possibly the funniest thing I have ever heard:)
seattlefcfan11 1 month ago
I could understand a campaign to show the weight that words like that have on a kid if they are being called it because as someone with a disability being called a retard or retarded hurts. However so does being called slow or dumb but there aren't campaigns to ban those words because they have another meaning. I know that on occasion I have used retarded in an way of meaning something was unfair as have my friends when i am around and I wasn't hurt by this. The campaign shouldn't be about
TheDramageek44 1 month ago
banning words but should be about showing people that calling someone who is a little different than you a name is wrong.
TheDramageek44 1 month ago
After reading these mean spirited comments I no longer wish to live on this planet :(
iluvsunny1 1 month ago
@iluvsunny1 Fuck You
MyAccount4TrollingU 3 weeks ago
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iluvsunny1 1 month ago
Wait since he makes fun of conservatives is he still making fun of them or is he trying to prove a point?
BoysDontCryShowers 2 months ago
@BoysDontCryShowers Ha ha ha I know right confusing!
iluvsunny1 1 month ago
dont use the r-word, its totally gay.
don't use the g word, its retarded
hellofaname 2 months ago
Lol this campaign is retarded. I actually mean that. OOH some people find it offensive so let's ban it. Stupidity like this offends me, deeply, we should ban the people involved. Now it's obvious he is parodying it but the actual ad has comment approval -_-
Yetaxa 3 months ago
@I3L4NK yea man. freaking retarded!
xTxWEBBx 3 months ago
@ericjaames retard.
xTxWEBBx 3 months ago
This is funny. on the actually subject, I think it would be a lot easier to just stop medical professionals from using the word for medically handicapped people, and finding a new phrase. I would think over time this would eliminate the context of the everyday slang. Trying to get the public to stop using the term to refer to idiots is really hard and seems impractical.
ASarneck108 4 months ago
Why do people think that "retard" is a minority slur? We are all fucking retarded.
reingardl 4 months ago
I hate how the top two comments are responses to other comments and I don't know what they said.......... :/
CriminalMind1212 4 months ago
retard means slow. used in a sentence:
I think that the public school systems are being slightly retarded.
KillingKittens2012 5 months ago
one more celeberity hopping on the bandwagon...... its sad really becuase anyone who says retard or retarted is now labeleb as a hater or ignorant
THEGUNISFUN 6 months ago
Yes it is
TheConleyKid 6 months ago
This is not funny. Making a joke of a minority slur is not funny.
ericjaames 6 months ago
@ericjaames
Homo detected
mcdonkey500 5 months ago
@mcdonkey500 What's your fucking point
ericjaames 5 months ago
@ericjaames >Retards
>Minorities
>Slur
Are you a fucking RETARD?
lucifierkiller 5 months ago
@lucifierkiller Grow the hell up
ericjaames 5 months ago
@ericjaames Nah, I'm good.
lucifierkiller 5 months ago
@Rachulie Freedom of speech is the government not being allowed to jail you for speaking (from back in Colonial times when the British would do exactly that, and actually does include some exceptions) and doesn't really apply to this. If you're going to use this an argument, you really should learn what it is first.
TurboKittie 6 months ago 5
NO! I have FREEDOM OF SPEECH (something nowhere else has to the extent of the usa...even uk doesnt have freedom of speech) and i will NOT stop saying things. i CAN, i WILL, and there's Nothing anyone can do about it. and im glad.
Rachulie 7 months ago
Is he serious why would a special olympics guy take that seriously he jus put down the gays, funny ass clip tho
mafiakilla867 8 months ago
that's how you troll :)
Davkiller69 8 months ago
lol
HamoshtheGreat 9 months ago
Well than people are going to have to stop calling people 'douches.' People who are actually definition douches are going to make it the d-word.
NathanMargaglio 9 months ago
not allowing embedding for material you don't have copyright for is totally gay... i'll upload one and allow embedding.
mr8rav0 11 months ago
@mr8rav0 I did not realize I had it disabled. Embedding is now enabled
CAKEnneth 11 months ago 4
@CAKEnneth awesome... sorry for the antagonistic tone, some uploaders purposefully disable embedding so they get more views on stuff that isn't theirs. Clearly that wasn't your intent.
mr8rav0 11 months ago
@CAKEnneth Thank you for allowing the embedding as not allowing it is totally retarded.
BishopAdamair 9 months ago
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I wish you would watch the rest of this interview and maybe realize that vocabulary has an important effect on our society. We have a responsibility to be advocates for the people who are unable to defend themselves. Ultimately, what you say is up to you and I will not judge you for that, but I will tell you that, as the sister of a woman with mental and physical disabilities, your language offends me even though I am sure you would never call my sister a retard. Thanks for reading.
lauramichelle09 11 months ago
@lauramichelle09 Ok, so by your own admission we have established they have mental disabilities. Following your logic, when someone does something really smart we shouldn't call them a genius. Since people with enhanced mental capabilities actually exist, it would be offensive to point out their qualities in other people. Grow up and stop acting so self-righteous.
I3L4NK 11 months ago
@I3L4NK It's not about calling someone something they're not, it's about a lack of compassion and understanding. I don't care how you choose to speak. I'm not trying to criticize you, I swear, so please don't get defensive. You are more than welcome to ignore what I say, that's your choice, but it's my choice to state my opinion. If you want to tell me why you think using the word "retard" as an insult is ok, please do. But "it's just the way it is" isn't a reason.
lauramichelle09 11 months ago
@lauramichelle09
>"I don't care how you choose to speak."
>writes multiple paragraphs about a single word I say
Nigga you done went full retard
I3L4NK 11 months ago 15
@I3L4NK No, I don't care about the choices you make. I do, however, sometimes make a statement about things I feel strongly about hoping that someone will take the time to consider what I say and respond respectfully whether or not they agree. My mistake. I'm sorry I wasted your time and mine.
lauramichelle09 11 months ago
@lauramichelle09 It's ok, try not to let it happen again.
I3L4NK 11 months ago
@I3L4NK
I just about pissed my self when I read this.
Thunderbender18 8 months ago
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The context in which you use the word isn't the problem. It's the meaning you attach to it. 90% of the time the word "retard" is used in a derogatory way. Whether or not the word is actually directed towards a person with a disability is irrelevant. Society's habit of describing things and people that we look down on as retarded perpetuates the kind of thinking that isolates and devalues people with disabilities.
lauramichelle09 11 months ago
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lauramichelle09 11 months ago
That guy is retarded. He is probably the biggest faggoty gay retard I have ever seen. Everybody already knows you don't actually call retarded people 'retards', this is just inculcated into our culture. However, 90% of its use is as a colloquialism with friends, and if his mission is to stop that, then clearly he's a fuckin' retard.
I3L4NK 11 months ago
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lauramichelle09 11 months ago
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lauramichelle09 11 months ago
@I3L4NK you're gay
ede1005 8 months ago
It's so unfortunate that comedy is so political now a days. The 2 groups mentioned are neither appropriate and the cause of much bullying in North America. Yes, everyone can find humour in comedic skits, however, the cost is always at someone else's expense ~ many who look up to Stephen Colbert may be offended by the PSA because of the years and years it's taken to gain respect for the minority groups. xoxo Miss Joan
StandUpToBullies 11 months ago
Four Republicans are sitting in a hot tub, when a condom suddenly floats to the surface. One guy says "Who farted".
rollsthepaul 11 months ago
@rollsthepaul ironic because democrats want to legalize gay marriage. Also ironic because 99% of homosexuals are democrat.
wackedout991 8 months ago