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1. How about NICE!

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Sat Mar 29, 2025, 10:51 PM

Mar 29

Or... Awesome play!
Personally I never liked being called boy once I reached my teens. I found it derogatory and condescending. I'd imagine other young men, men and older men feel the same. Does that seem reasonable? Hope it does. And thanks for considering my perspective.

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I'm at a loss for words......I can't yell "atta boy" when a basketball, baseball, football or soccer player of Color [View all] a kennedy Mar 29 OP

How about NICE! ZDU Mar 29 #1

Right, and I know that.......it's just when WATCHIG, .i forget and yell IT. a kennedy Mar 29 #3

You're most welcome ZDU Mar 30 #5

Because I refuse to abandon my belief that they can hear you if you yell at the TV... jls4561 Mar 29 #2

This always works for me. usonian Mar 29 #4

Perfection! ZDU Mar 30 #6

Thread win of the day!!! madinmaryland Apr 1 #7