On one hand a number of terms are generational in their nature so it’s understandable that older people for instance aren’t aware of all the phrases young people use.
But to hear older white liberals claim they are unaware of the term woke and how regularly it is used in young progressive (often P.O.C.) circles shows the bubble some folks live in.
dukkha (07-04-2020)
Rune (07-04-2020)
Stretch (07-04-2020)
I never even was aware of the word until deplorables became obsessed with it. No liberal I am aware of on this board uses it.
On this board, the word wouldn't even be used except for you and your deplorable buddies.
That makes it your word.
Why would you even use it if PC terms bother you? Liberals here are not using it.
Rune (07-04-2020)
This board is full of baby boomers and if you’re a baby boomer and only hang out with fellow baby boomers and don’t follow social media it's more understandable not having heard the term woke or having your friends use it.
The New York Times and NPR have used the term plenty. Hell LeBron James, one of the most famous people on the planet and a big activist, used the term today in his tweet. If you’ve never heard someone use the term woke you are not paying attention.
Last edited by cawacko; 07-04-2020 at 06:23 PM.
cancel2 2022 (07-04-2020)
I've never seen the term used for a long time. Now all of sudden it's a thing.
Strange times.
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