# Naming retarded baby ”Trig” **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [July 6, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380 "2012-07-06T02:16:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![End\_Racism\_Now](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/71e660/32.png) [@End\_Racism\_Now](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/End_Racism_Now)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/21 "2012-07-06T03:16:51Z")
> [@zoid](#): > > What the fuck is wrong with you? > “tarded”? A better question: why didn’t the Palins do the right thing and have their Downs fetus aborted like 85%-98% do? Downs abortions should be requited. And the Palins then turn the whole thing into a sick joke by naming the freak Trig. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/22 "2012-07-06T03:17:27Z")
> [@Even seven](#): > > 1. It’s not a joke. [Do tell.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=489126) > [@Palin the intellectual says she always wanted a son named Zamboni](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/palin-the-intellectual-says-she-always-wanted-a-son-named-zamboni/469139/14): > > I was hoping that she would keep the trigonometric trend up: Trig, Sine, Cosine, Tangent,… > [@Palin the intellectual says she always wanted a son named Zamboni](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/palin-the-intellectual-says-she-always-wanted-a-son-named-zamboni/469139/16): > > Nah, it’s gotta be school subjects. Trig, Track, Band, Homec, SATprep, and so forth. :dubious: And that’s just _here_. We _are_ hip and smart, but there’s nothing particularly unique about the jokes we tell. Except one time when I said _Never go in against a Cecilian when depth is on the line._ Not many other places that one would work. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![straight\_man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/straight_man/32/3027_2.png) [@straight\_man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/straight_man)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/23 "2012-07-06T03:19:34Z")
In what universe does “trig” imply “smart and trim”? You can learn trigonometry in friggin’ middle school, and it stops being its own topic really quickly. You can use trigonometry in more advanced mathematics, but that’s true of addition, too. “Add Palin” would be a pretty cool name, tho’. ETA: yes, I know that’s not the real problem with the OP. Just thought I’d slip that in before he gets banned and the thread gets locked. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/24 "2012-07-06T03:25:31Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > And whether they’re in wheelchairs. I thought the pool was just dates, not times. I picked Saturday in the Pit thread. On edit – I see both threads are in the Pit now. Go figure! ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/25 "2012-07-06T03:28:18Z")
> [@End\_Racism\_Now](#): > > A better question: why didn’t the Palins do the right thing and have their Downs fetus aborted like 85%-98% do? Downs abortions should be requited. > > And the Palins then turn the whole thing into a sick joke by naming the freak Trig. Thank you. For once you’ve submitted an honest post of your views. If you had been more clear from the start we would have had less much less friction as we would have understood exactly what kind of person you are. ---
**Author:** ![fumster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e9c0ed/32.png) [@fumster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fumster)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/26 "2012-07-06T03:28:34Z")
> [@End\_Racism\_Now](#): > > What kind of sick fuck names a retarded baby ”trig”? Ask your mother. Welcome to the board Trig ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/27 "2012-07-06T03:32:06Z")
I would like to take a moment to thank the OP for a rare moment of near total consensus on the Dope – we can’t all agree that killing puppies is bad, but we can agree that you’re an idiot. ---
**Author:** ![voltaire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voltaire/32/313_2.png) [@voltaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voltaire)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/28 "2012-07-06T03:34:02Z")
> [@Oakminster](#): > > Pretty much the only question is whether this is a sock or a garden variety troll. > > Well, that, and it’s a good time to start the betting pool on his banning. I say Sunday, July 8th, at 3:00 PM. Wow, you’re really taking the long view. I say: End **End Racism Now** now. ---
**Author:** ![Electric\_Warrior](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@Electric\_Warrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electric_Warrior)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/29 "2012-07-06T03:37:13Z")
> [@End\_Racism\_Now](#): > > A better question: why didn’t the Palins do the right thing and have their Downs fetus aborted like 85%-98% do? Downs abortions should be requited. Yes, they should definitely be requited. If a fetus with Downs Syndrome aborts you, you should _abort him right back_! ---
**Author:** ![Ibn\_Warraq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e19b73/32.png) [@Ibn\_Warraq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ibn_Warraq)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/30 "2012-07-06T04:07:47Z")
> [@End\_Racism\_Now](#): > > A better question: why didn’t the Palins do the right thing and have their Downs fetus aborted like 85%-98% do? Downs abortions should be **requited**. > > And the Palins then turn the whole thing into a sick joke by naming the freak Trig. Please learn to spell. We know that like most trolls you’re probably a morbidly obese loser living in his mother’s basement, but that’s no excuse for being unable to spell basic words. If you’re going to be an effective troll please put down the porn, pick up the dictionary, learn how to communicate better and then you can get back to your porn and fantasizing about a woman finding you attractive enough to fuck without having to be paid money. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/31 "2012-07-06T04:28:43Z")
> [@straight\_man](#): > > In what universe does “trig” imply “smart and trim”? [The blind squirrel found a nut.](https://www.google.com/search?q=trig+definition&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a) ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/32 "2012-07-06T04:33:50Z")
> [@End\_Racism\_Now](#): > > A better question: why didn’t the Palins do the right thing and have their Downs fetus aborted like 85%-98% do? Downs abortions should be requited. > > And the Palins then turn the whole thing into a sick joke by naming the freak Trig. Someone with the name **End Racism Now** endorsing eugenics? Now is that a mind fuck, or is that a mind fuck? ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/33 "2012-07-06T04:44:34Z")
It smacks of something that lives under a bridge, to say that Down’s people should be aborted. Or calling them freaks. My entry in the banning pool says Friday evening. ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/34 "2012-07-06T04:49:16Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > It smacks of something that lives under a bridge, to say that Down’s people should be aborted. Or calling them freaks. > > My entry in the banning pool says Friday evening. He seems to be butt-hurt that he got smacked down in his other thread\* and is now looking for retribution. \*BTW he demonstrated just what a stupid fuck he is in that one; do a search and bathe in the dumb-fuckery. ---
**Author:** ![straight\_man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/straight_man/32/3027_2.png) [@straight\_man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/straight_man)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/35 "2012-07-06T04:49:16Z")
> [@EddyTeddyFreddy](#): > > [The blind squirrel found a nut.](https://www.google.com/search?q=trig+definition&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a) Hey, there you go. Ignorance fought. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Gagundathar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a183cd/32.png) [@Gagundathar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gagundathar)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/36 "2012-07-06T04:59:57Z")
> [@Oakminster](#): > > Pretty much the only question is whether this is a sock or a garden variety troll. > > Well, that, and it’s a good time to start the betting pool on his banning. I say Sunday, July 8th, at 3:00 PM. Saturday, July 7th between 1300 and 1430 EDT (UTC-4). Or alternatively, Colonel Mustard in the Conservatory with the Candlestick. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/37 "2012-07-06T05:00:06Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > It smacks of something that lives under a bridge, to say that Down’s people should be aborted. Or calling them freaks. > > My entry in the banning pool says Friday evening. No later than Friday noon. ---
**Author:** ![Nocturne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9fc348/32.png) [@Nocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nocturne)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/38 "2012-07-06T05:03:05Z")
> [@straight\_man](#): > > Hey, there you go. Ignorance fought. Thanks! The word “trig” is generally not used that way in American English. I’ve only ever seen it in British novels. So I wouldn’t expect Ms. Palin to know that meaning of the word. I mean, I don’t like the name because I think it’s ugly and doesn’t flow well, but there’s no accounting for taste. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/39 "2012-07-06T05:07:03Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > It smacks of something that lives under a bridge, to say that Down’s people should be aborted. Or calling them freaks. > > My entry in the banning pool says Friday evening. I’ll take Friday morning by 10:00 am Pacific time. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2012, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380/40 "2012-07-06T05:20:15Z")
Tell me again, why don’t we don’t have a grace period so that someone can’t just sign up to immediately start spewing hate-filled “jokes”? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-retarded-baby-trig/627380.md?page=3)