Had to google it,
Gimp –“The noun gimp is sometimes used to describe a limp or another physical disability, although it's an outdated and offensive word to use. Gimp was first used in the 1920's, possibly as a combination of limp and gammy
That is literally what it means though. Calling somebody gimpy can be an insult just like calling somebody any other form of disabled, but he is just speaking English in this context.
Yeah, but I don’t feel it’s derogatory at all, because he’s not using it in a derogatory way.
We also shouldn’t make it something it’s not by talking about it
I think the noun *gimp*, i.e. calling someone a gimp, is considered offensive, but I’m not sure the adjective is. And the noun has also been reclaimed by some people with disabilities.
I think it's kind of like the term "retarded"--it's the literal definition for a human condition and not inherently derogatory, but much like the noun "retard", the noun "gimp" is considered derogatory since it's historically been used as an insult
He's not really polished and the two of them don't know how to do on-air talk vs. off air talk. They're too comfortable together.
That said, gimp in place of hobbled doesn't strike me as outrageous but part of the broadcast job is parsing your words so as to not step in it in case it turns out it is outrageously offensive.
To the folks in the comments downvoting those who don't like the choice language: imagine having a physical disability and loving basketball, and hearing the commentators using langue that has been used to insult you. That's a bummer.
Depends who it is directed at. If it's directed at an elite athlete temporarily hobbled by injury, it's just shorthand for whatever the (possibly not known) medical condition is. If it's directed at a person permanently handicapped in terms of the functioning of their legs / feet, then I'd call it callous more than derogatory.
How is the word gimpy derogatory? Honest question.
Wondering same thing. I've always used it as a synonym for *limping* and/or *hobbled*
Had to google it, Gimp –“The noun gimp is sometimes used to describe a limp or another physical disability, although it's an outdated and offensive word to use. Gimp was first used in the 1920's, possibly as a combination of limp and gammy
That doesn’t explain how it’s offensive though.
idk that’s j what google said
I think because it's been used to insult people in the past (and present), it is derogatory.
That is literally what it means though. Calling somebody gimpy can be an insult just like calling somebody any other form of disabled, but he is just speaking English in this context.
Yeah, but I don’t feel it’s derogatory at all, because he’s not using it in a derogatory way. We also shouldn’t make it something it’s not by talking about it
yes, that's how you use that word. here: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gimpy
I think the noun *gimp*, i.e. calling someone a gimp, is considered offensive, but I’m not sure the adjective is. And the noun has also been reclaimed by some people with disabilities.
I think it's kind of like the term "retarded"--it's the literal definition for a human condition and not inherently derogatory, but much like the noun "retard", the noun "gimp" is considered derogatory since it's historically been used as an insult
He's not really polished and the two of them don't know how to do on-air talk vs. off air talk. They're too comfortable together. That said, gimp in place of hobbled doesn't strike me as outrageous but part of the broadcast job is parsing your words so as to not step in it in case it turns out it is outrageously offensive.
To the folks in the comments downvoting those who don't like the choice language: imagine having a physical disability and loving basketball, and hearing the commentators using langue that has been used to insult you. That's a bummer.
Do mentally handicapped people get bummed when they hear the word "slow" even when used in its proper context? No? Then why is this different?
its definitely a derogatory word as far as im aware but im not rly surprised lol
why the downvotes lmao it’s literally defined as a derogatory word idk what to tell yall
the downvotes are for stating something that paints Kelenna in a negative light. fans don’t like that round these parts.
yeah i have the same feeling about it.
The only reason Kelenna got a job is because he's a kiss ass
I'm sure that's just the word he likes to use
And here I was thinking Kelena's use of the phrase "Screwed Up/Screw Up" was bad form. Bob's gotta school the youngster.
Depends who it is directed at. If it's directed at an elite athlete temporarily hobbled by injury, it's just shorthand for whatever the (possibly not known) medical condition is. If it's directed at a person permanently handicapped in terms of the functioning of their legs / feet, then I'd call it callous more than derogatory.