Is calling someone a gypsy rude?
Probably, on both counts too!!! Because you single-handedly labelled them as something, therefore passing judgement AND you are stereotyping gypsies at the same time!!Historically, I believe that gypsies were thought or said to be nomads who stole… so… hmmm…. is it true ? in either case?Nowadays generalizations are, shall we say, discouraged. Not everyone is or even stays in the same boat.That being said… tone counts for a lot!!! I know we have to be careful not to offend anyone at any time but it seems nearly impossible and humour does have a place in our lives, I hope… so… sometimes something said without malice to anyone might be acceptable, even if it does walk that line between the acceptable and the taboo… I am told that that is where humour lies…Bottom line? if the person (or someone) was offended… it was rude. Are you ever allowed to be rude… hmmm, I would say yes. With caution… but that is your call and you live with the consequences :)
Is calling someone a judas insulting ?
I hadn't got a clue but after reading some of the other answers it would seem it is a insult but then does depend whether the person was joking or not.
Is calling someone a communist still an insult?
Probably only in America. Depends on the tone though really..
Is calling someone a maverick a compliment?
I think so. A maverick is an independent thinker who doesn't follow the rest of pack. There are several definitions, but here is the one I associate with the word, "someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action". Yup, definitely a compliment.
Is it offensive to call someone an EMO?
in general, yeah... seeing how people dont usually know what an "emo" really is, so they could take it offensively. like, how most people just think emos are self-harming wannabe crybabies sort of person and if they're called that, they would take it offensively. HOWEVER, if an 'emo' person is called "emo" they would just kinda shrug it off like they dont care if they are or not... so its not offensive in that case. even like how someone of little knowledge of this stereotype would call someone else "emo", they'd say it as if it were a bad thing, like "ohmigawd are you emo?!" or "go cut yourself, you emo!" rude comments like those..... obviously means they have no idea what an emo really is... (someone who enjoys emotive hardcore, or "emo" music, wears band shirts, skinny jeans, tight hoodies, skate/converse shoes, big swept fringe, basically imitating a similar style to those who are the band members of emo bands). also goths would take it offensively if they're called "emo" cuz they just hate being mistaken for one, seeing there are quite some difs and in a way its like goths are the more 'mature' stereotype over emos or scenes... so it really depends on the situation and the kind of person who's called "emo" or who calls others "emo".... but just cuz the popularity of people are clueless on the 'emo' stereotype (the real def of an emo person), then sadly it would be considered offensive, or an insult.
Should calling someone a "racist" fall under hate speech?
Should calling someone a "racist" fall under hate speech?No because it is not hate speech.Hate speech is defined as incitement to hostility against an individual or group people.Describing a person who acts and expresses racism as a racist does not incite hatred against them, it simply describes the ideology they are publically practicing.A false accusation of racism done with the intent to cause impediment or danger to a person or their reputation is simply slander and there are laws against that, unless of course you want to carry this further and claim that accusing someone of a crime they have commited or are alleged to have committed is hate speech too?
Is it racist to call someone a spook?
Yes. It is safe to assume that any black person you meet does not like being called a ‘spook’, by some random person. So it would be impolite to do so. It is racist to refer to someone's race impolitely.However, you can still use the word in other context, such as ghosts and spies. I don’t know if spies like to be called spooks. I don’t know any spies (as far as I can tell.)I feel like questions like these kind of circle around “How am I supposed to talk about race?” I have some thoughts. If anyone has comments (good or bad), I don’t mind hearing them.Avoid referring to people’s race in general, unless it is actually relevant. On the other hand, if it is relevant, you don’t have to treat it like wet dynamite. Some people are Asian. (Russians, for example, but let's try and focus) Everyone is aware and there is nothing wrong with being Asian. If you think about it, what race someone is usually has nothing to do with the topic at hand.People are not always polite to one another. You can say things to your siblings that you can’t say to your neighbor. It is weird and unnatural if you are super-extra respectful to every minority you meet. It makes the people you are talking to feel awkward. You aren't treating them fairly (like you would a ‘normal’ person). And you come off like a serial killer or a customer service android. Not good.Little vulgarities and insults are a way (many people) show that you are, in fact, friends. What would be hostile in normal circumstances is not among friends because they can trust each other. Joking about race is a way that two people of different races can express that they are comfortable around each other. ‘Spook’ may be the sort of old timey racial slur that can be funny. It bears mentioning that this sort of joking around is much more common in the South, where people discuss race more freely.Amongst strangers, you have to be more careful as you are unsure what might offend them. ‘Spook’ is an example of a word that would never be a good idea to refer to someone you don’t know. It’s like calling your brother an ‘asshole’ is different then calling some random guy an ‘asshole’. Context matters.I suppose my point is that, it seems like America is trying to make a list of words that can be offensive in some contexts and trying to make sure that no one ever uses them. But I don’t think it is a good idea. It’s weird and unnatural, and it makes people feel awkward.
Why is calling someone a "Pig" a bad thing in Europe and Asia?
In those cultures insults are bases on animals. Such as "schweinhund" in Germany. It means pig-dog. In the U.S. our insults mostly seem to have some sexual conotation such as F..K You, or Mother-F....r, or A..hole, and so on. I guess this means we have a lot of sexual hang-ups and they have a lot of animal hang-ups. LOL
Do you think that calling someone "a bag" a good insult?
Only if the person has a scrotum. A "sack" is a term of endearment. But a "bag"? Snap!