I can see how “Jewish people” might fit in with a general trend towards using language that includes “people” (or “person”) when talking about people in categories that are Other. This still makes it problematic to say “Jewish people” and not “Protestant people,” but in a different way.
Oh, that’s just too easy…
Aren’t you the guy who has faced so much oppression in your life that small stuff never bothers you?
I’m so disappointed that you aren’t as tough as you portrayed yourself.
Pet peeve does not equal being butthurt from “microaggressions”.
How is it any different?
I am not in any way hurt by people saying “Jewish people” instead of “Jews”. It just sounds stupid, and comes from the mistaken notion that “Jew” is a slur.
Another one of my pet peeves is people writing “it’s” when it should be “its”. Or “Me and my friend went to the movies” instead of “My friend and I”. Do you think that is a “microaggression” as well?
How does the fact that most of us don’t give a flying fuck about this particular pet peeve of yours make you feel?
I don’t really care. You (plural) are obviously free to continue with the stupidity. Lots of stupid things people do or say are somewhat annoying. This is just one.
I do happen to be really pissed off at people who are texting ‘Jewish people’ in their car in front of me in line at the light. They’ll just sit there forever instead of going. I’m sure they must be texting ‘Jewish people’ instead of ‘Jews’ because they are annoying me so much.
Absolutely agree.
As soon as you use the word “negro”, all of your questions will be answered.
(The following isn’t specifically about the main Jew/Jewish discussion and is speaking more generally).
I understand part of this sentiment, but it’s because I hate the idea of offending or hurting someone, even unintentionally. You, on the other hand, seem to go in a completely different direction – you didn’t know X was an offensive term to use, so you get defensive when someone calls you out on it.
Your post sounds like, “hey, I can’t keep track of every word or phrase that’s apparently offensive, so I’m not gonna even try. Deal with it!” What’s wrong with something like, “oh, whoa, I didn’t know that was/could be considered offensive. I’m sorry about that!” and make a little mental note for the future?
Everyone puts their foot in their mouth from time. It’s what you do afterwards that’s telling. Personally, I think a genuine apology and good faith effort in the future is better than focusing on your own embarrassment and getting defensive.
Yep.
In my life I’ve been corrected about “retard” by my then 12 year old son, and “oriental” by a friend. The correct terminology when discussing gender/sex stuff is something I’m currently playing catch-up with.
“Also, Dude, ‘Chinaman’ is not the preferred nomenclature - please, ‘Asian American.’” - Walter, The Big Lebowski
You seem to have trouble with the concept. I don’t care if it annoys you a little bit. As you yourself admit, it’s not an offensive thing. The people who would be offended matter. Your annoyance doesn’t mean more than other people’s offense.
In fact, that would be a good lesson for a lot of people to learn.
So if Lou had said “and a black guy/African American to boot!” none of you would have rolled eyes?
You seem to have trouble with the concept. No Jew, anywhere, for even one second, would be offended if you used the word “Jew” in a sentence like:
“The thing is, maybe most Jews won’t be offended.”
So why are you substituting “Jewish people”?
You’re goysplaining. That’s offensive.
Another Jew here who gets annoyed when people say “Jewish people” to mean “Jews”. It’s not a huge deal, but to me, it sends the message that there’s something wrong with being a Jew, and we need a euphemism. So yes, it offends me.
How so? I can’t see any difference between the two. Well, unless there’s an intermediate state between going to hell and going to heaven, I suppose.
There are things in life you need to worry about…this is not one of them.