Author Topic: Is using the word tranny when referring to transition offensive? (Read 11705 times)

xX_420_Blaze_It_Xx · « **on:** August 19, 2020, 03:12:21 PM »

Okay, calling someone a tranny is offensive. Is calling a transmission (from a vehicle) a tranny not offensive? Is calling part of the skatepark tranny offensive? I dont even know anymore so I just say transition, but a lot of people still call it tranny.

I think its all about the intent but please discuss.

Freger · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2020, 07:33:08 PM »

Tr*nny is a slur that is offensive. Its use should not be used or normalized, even if not referring to something not related to the trans community

Gab · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2020, 07:53:24 PM »

Yeah just say transition...

Telly · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2020, 08:15:28 PM »

I’m m willing to give this word wide birth and judge usage based on context. “Tranny” has been used as slang for transmissions for as long as transmissions have been in car. If two old people are kicking the tires around a car I will give them a pass. Or “he blew his tranny towing a full trailer up a fucking mountain”
I find it acceptable used in skateboarding/snowboarding etc. should I? I don’t know. I tend to have used transition for a long time, probably around the time I found out what “trannies” are. 14? 15? 12? I don’t know.
But I’m pretty sure calling a person a tranny is offensive.

Szechuan · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2020, 08:22:57 PM »

Quote from: Telly on August 19, 2020, 08:15:28 PM

I’m m willing to give this word wide birth and judge usage based on context. “Tranny” has been used as slang for transmissions for as long as transmissions have been in car. If two old people are kicking the tires around a car I will give them a pass. Or “he blew his tranny towing a full trailer up a fucking mountain”
I find it acceptable used in skateboarding/snowboarding etc. should I? I don’t know. I tend to have used transition for a long time, probably around the time I found out what “trannies” are. 14? 15? 12? I don’t know.
But I’m pretty sure calling a person a tranny is offensive.

It definitely makes my non binary room mate double take and laugh when they hear me talking about shredding tranny.

nocomply900 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2020, 08:27:56 PM »

^ Your roomie sounds cool, but I feel like this is one of those where it’s safer just to avoid. Easy enough to change your habits, if it makes others feel more comfortable.

Willie · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2020, 08:30:34 PM »

Just get really offended if anyone thinks you are using tranny in an offensive context. It’s their filthy mind that made that connection. I would never! I mean even the thought! You are a fucking sicko! You know what? Get out! Just leave! Take that shit somewhere else!

Szechuan · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2020, 09:16:54 PM »

Quote from: nocomply900 on August 19, 2020, 08:27:56 PM

^ Your roomie sounds cool, but I feel like this is one of those where it’s safer just to avoid. Easy enough to change your habits, if it makes others feel more comfortable.

Oh for sure, its just been a hard habit to break. I like slanging out words like some dumb surfer brah.

weon · « **Reply #8 on:** August 19, 2020, 09:40:04 PM »

definitely a slur. ngl and say it’s easy to make the change, but I think it’s def worth it to make our vocab more inclusive, especially considering all our trans homies here on SLAP!!! much love

stillcantreflip · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2020, 09:53:54 PM »

its offensive you get offended, just an abbreviation if you dont

TerryWrist · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2020, 10:15:44 PM »

No, stop being such a bunch of fucking soft cocks..

jakeumms · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2020, 11:40:28 PM »

I had a pretty transphobic vocabulary prior to 2010. I lived in a particular part of WeHo that had a particular nickname. It's not hard to edit your language if you care to try and eventually it becomes habit. If you slip, try harder.

Yeah it should probably just be called transition

Steve Kelly · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2020, 02:52:45 AM »

What the fuck are you kooks on about?

Hyliannightmare · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2020, 02:57:21 AM »

In the extra soft charmin world that we live in now yeah it is probably offensive. I don't get offended when people call me Mexican or at the bottle of spic n Span I see in the store so I don't relate

thomas kook · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2020, 03:03:47 AM »

not really, but i guess.

in the netherlands we like to use cancer as a swear word. is the word cancer offensive? no, not really, but then when i run into someone who lost a family member or some shit, then i'll respectfully not use the word. it's simple really.

cucktard · « **Reply #15 on:** August 20, 2020, 03:24:51 AM »

I’m all for political correctness, but in this case there is no relationship between the slur and the victimized group. Which is not the case with other slurs who’s usage gets applied to other things.

I personally think it is fine in reference to transition and transmissions, completely unacceptable in regards to people.

Spacetravelisboring · « **Reply #16 on:** August 20, 2020, 05:44:18 AM »

Quote from: Hyliannightmare on August 20, 2020, 02:57:21 AM

In the extra soft charmin world that we live in now yeah it is probably offensive. I don't get offended when people call me Mexican or at the bottle of spic n Span I see in the store so I don't relate

Mexican is an offensive thing to be called?

pizzafliptofakie · « **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2020, 05:50:09 AM »

Quote from: xX_420_Blaze_It_Xx on August 19, 2020, 03:12:21 PM

Okay, calling someone a tranny is offensive. Is calling a transmission (from a vehicle) a tranny not offensive? Is calling part of the skatepark tranny offensive? I dont even know anymore so I just say transition, but a lot of people still call it tranny.

I think its all about the intent but please discuss.

I don't think I've ever heard anyone refer to a car transmission as "tranny". And my first car's transmission blew out once, so I heard a lot of people discuss transmissions.

Coco Santiagos Kitten · « **Reply #18 on:** August 20, 2020, 05:52:03 AM »

Personally, I don't think so because it has nothing to do with gender identity at all, but I have no problem dropping it for the same reason I would never call a bundle of kindling a faggot.

Crap · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2020, 05:57:53 AM »

Love when I go into a thread like this, and I have already muted half the people posting in it. Most people know that word is a slur by now, and there's another word that everyone understands, with just one extra syllable, that can easily be substituted to be more inclusive. I know 'PC CULTURE!' or whatever, but grow up. You don't need to say a slur to talk about skateboarding. Refusing to make a minor change to your vocabulary out of consideration to other people is the real 'soft' shit.

Copthorne14 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 20, 2020, 06:00:48 AM »

non-playable character · « **Reply #21 on:** August 20, 2020, 06:03:56 AM »

Quote from: thomas kook on August 20, 2020, 03:03:47 AM

not really, but i guess.

in the netherlands we like to use cancer as a swear word. is the word cancer offensive? no, not really, but then when i run into someone who lost a family member or some shit, then i'll respectfully not use the word. it's simple really.

it really depends on where you are. in my city you hear the word thrown around every other sentence.

on topic: i definitely think it depends on the context you use it in. like, you'll rarely ever talk about skating tranny around anyone that doesn't skate. especially considering it's literally an abbreviation of transition.

CurbyPuckit · « **Reply #22 on:** August 20, 2020, 06:09:51 AM »

Quote from: Spacetravelisboring on August 20, 2020, 05:44:18 AM

Quote from: Hyliannightmare on August 20, 2020, 02:57:21 AM
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In the extra soft charmin world that we live in now yeah it is probably offensive. I don't get offended when people call me Mexican or at the bottle of spic n Span I see in the store so I don't relate
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Mexican is an offensive thing to be called?

lol there’s an episode of the office where Michael quietly says someone is a Mexican because he thinks it’s offensive... I guess there are some real Michael Scotts out there

Lenny the Fatface · « **Reply #23 on:** August 20, 2020, 06:19:14 AM »

I haven't heard a transgender skater say anything about it, so I don't think so.

Roast beef · « **Reply #24 on:** August 20, 2020, 06:26:01 AM »

thebacker · « **Reply #25 on:** August 20, 2020, 06:27:04 AM »

Quote from: Copthorne14 on August 20, 2020, 06:00:48 AM

No

homegrown83 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 20, 2020, 07:41:32 AM »

No it is not.

jorge · « **Reply #27 on:** August 20, 2020, 07:53:00 AM »

No, but some tranny skaters find the term "vert button" offensive.

JANUS · « **Reply #28 on:** August 20, 2020, 07:53:30 AM »

I lived with some trans people and when I asked about the word, one of them just shouted “rude!” from upstairs. I told them I thought it was a tough word and they should take it back. They told me they would bring the motion to their delegation for consideration.

GAY · « **Reply #29 on:** August 20, 2020, 07:56:55 AM »

No
Neither is someone from GB calling a cigarette a fag

Author Topic: Is using the word tranny when referring to transition offensive? (Read 11705 times)

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