3:27 Zach
There’s an easy test if you're lame
1. Stand up
2. Wait a few seconds
3. Are you still standing?
If you are, you're not lame

3:27pm Ana
Wow. I like this test!

3:28pm Zach
Well,
Different definition of "lame"

3:28pm Ana
It’s silly, but I like it

3:28pm Zach
That’s why I don't "get" the "use another word" movement
I mean,
Sure, calling something "gay" as a derogatory term is kinda dumb
But come on,
"Lame" originally meant you couldn't walk
"Dumb" means you can't talk

3:30pm Ana
Very true!

3:30pm Zach
All of these terms are offensive

3:30pm Ana
We’re all guilty of it

3:30pm Zach
Everyone I know who supports UAW still says things "suck" or are "lame"
Sucking isn't even bad necessarily
I know people who enjoy sucking cock
(I think)

3:31pm Ana
UAW should cover all of them. Not just gay? Or just give it up entirely?

3:31pm Zach
Give up
Honestly I mean,
I think "faggot" shouldn't even refer to gay people anymore
Because as a series of syllables
It’s very satisfying to say
Bah
It’s all stupid
Why do words have the power they do over people?

3:32pm Ana
I agree

3:32pm Zach
Language isn't powerful

3:32pm Ana
Because people take themselves too seriously
And take the words too seriously
If no one cared, it wouldn't be a problem

3:33pm Zach
Using language is like trying to drive a nail in with a sack of wet meat
It’s imprecise, sloppy, and redundant
You have to work for years to even approach skill

3:34pmNicci
Yeah
Do you... mind if I use this in a short essay?
This conversation?

3:34pm Zach
Oh, not at all