Who else finds the term "Old Fart" offensive/rude ?

kmoorevs

I prefer to be underestimated. :suss: I suppose it's better than old :elephant:!

"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse "Hope is contagious"

Choroid

I was taught as a young kid the following Sticks & Stones Will Break My Bones BUT Names Will Never Hurt ME"

pkfox

So am I - I just don't like the saying and what it implies

In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity. - Hunter S Thompson - RIP

raddevus

I asked Copilot about the term:

Quote:

The term “old fart” is a colloquial and somewhat humorous expression used to describe an elderly person who is perceived as being out-of-touch or holding old-fashioned views12. While it can be used affectionately among friends or family, it often carries a slightly derogatory connotation1. Is there a specific context in which you encountered this term?

Why only slightly derogatory? Why this term not entirely eschewed? I wasn’t worried about asking about that term (old farts are not a protected species) but there are many others I wouldn’t even ask about.

pkfox

I just think it's rude

In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity. - Hunter S Thompson - RIP

peterkmx

Me :) ... as with many things related to human interactions, I prefer being respectful, in any conditions. But, I am not a native English speaker, perceptions may differ here ...

Jeremy Falcon

I upvoted this btw, just to show this day and age it's still possible for people to disagree on stuff and still like each other. And I hear what you're saying btw, so I reckon it's context dependent for some.

Jeremy Falcon

Gary Wheeler

I identify as an old :elephant:.

Software Zen: delete this;

pkfox

Absolutely :thumbsup:

In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity. - Hunter S Thompson - RIP

dandy72

Not me. It's just unimaginative and lazy. If you want to offend me, try at least to be original.