Poor choice of words.I can't believe what you said in "Are you Dateable?" [D/J '06]. Answer C for question 5 says, "Secretly worry that your makeup makeup In the performing arts, material used by actors for cosmetic purposes and to help create the characters they play. Not needed in Greek and Roman theatre because of the use of masks, makeup was used in the religious plays of medieval Europe, in which the angels' faces or your hair looks retarded re·tard·ed adj. 1. Often Offensive Affected with mental retardation. 2. Occurring or developing later than desired or expected; delayed. ." Why did you do that? Retarded is not an insult in·sult n. A bodily injury, irritation, or trauma. insult Medtalk noun Any stressful stimulus which, under normal circumstances, does not affect the host organism, but which may result in morbidity, when it , it's a disability. Please, don't do it again. --Shanni I can't believe a magazine as cool as GL would use the word "retarded." We all hear the word used in school and don't need to find it in our magazines. Please don't use stereotypes, such as "retarded" and "gay," in future issues. Because, even though you mean them lightly, they're not to be used that way. --Chandra I was appalled that one of your quizzes used the word "retarded" and even more disappointed to see one of my favorite My Favorite is an independent synthpop band from Long Island, New York. They released two CDs: Love at Absolute Zero and Happiest Days of Our Lives. My Favorite broke up on September 14, 2005, when singer Andrea Vaughn left the band. magazines used it. "Retarded" is not only insulting to one person but to so many people. The last place I expected to see that word was in GL. --Kelly We apologize a·pol·o·gize intr.v. a·pol·o·gized, a·pol·o·giz·ing, a·pol·o·giz·es 1. To make excuse for or regretful acknowledgment of a fault or offense. 2. To make a formal defense or justification in speech or writing. for insulting our loyal readers. Making such a mistake taught us an important lesson, and it makes us proud to know our GL readers are on top of their game in being sensitive and informed about serious issues such as mental disability. Thank you for pointing it out to us, girls. |
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