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Thursday, February 23, 2006

Word of the Day

"retarded"

As a Transitive Verb
To cause to move or proceed slowly; delay or impede.

Intransitive Verb
To be delayed.

Noun
1. A slowing down or hindering of progress; a delay.
2. Music. A slackening of tempo.


of course the real beauty of this word is when it is used as an....

Adjective
Affected with mental retardation.
Occurring or developing later than desired or expected; delayed

Slow or limited in intellectual or emotional development : characterized by mental retardation

This word has fallen out of favour lately with the frigging politically correct police. However when used correctly it can really make a statement and bring joy to those around the target of your disdain.

Again, timing and packaging is the most important. Use discriptive words.

"What are you, [pregnant pause] retarded?"
"Are you a fucking retard? [voice should go up slightly at the end of this accusation]
"He/she's just fucking retarded" [use dry sarcastic voice almost dismissive]

Have fun...

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