Stop using the term "teabagger"

[Speakeasy]

Originally Posted by jviehe

Not really. Its a word specifically meant as an insult. There is no political connotation. Tea baggers is the same way. It is not meant to identify sexual behavior, but specifically as an insult. It is baiting, and nothing more. The same topic could be discussed by referring to them accurately as protestors, or tea party protesters.

Being called a tea bagger isn't an insult. If anything, calling someone a "tea baggee" would be an insult.

And to continue the example of California Girl's post (thanks, btw, CG ) I doubt she called liberals cowards as a sign of endearment. She almost certainly called them cowards to put them down, much in the same way that people call tea party protesters 'tea baggers'.

[California Girl]

Originally Posted by Speakeasy

Being called a tea bagger isn't an insult. If anything, calling someone a "tea baggee" would be an insult.

And to continue the example of California Girl's post (thanks, btw, CG ) I doubt she called liberals cowards as a sign of endearment. She almost certainly called them cowards to put them down, much in the same way that people call tea party protesters 'tea baggers'.

You're welcome. I am honored to be your example of naughty behavior! If you would like me to insult someone - just for an example - I would be very happy to assist.

[jviehe]

Originally Posted by Cari

You should try and get to know some more adventurous women.

And it's not an insult to call someone what they asked to be called, even if later they realize it was really stupid.

They asked to be called tea baggers? Where?

[Cari]

Originally Posted by jviehe

They asked to be called tea baggers? Where?

My mistake. TEA baggers. I'm too lazy to hold the shift for three characters in a row.

[goober]

Originally Posted by jviehe

They asked to be called tea baggers? Where?

On day one of the "protests", organized by "grassroots" and several hundred ads courtesy of FOX, they proudly proclaimed themselves "Teabaggers".

Only to realize later that may have been a mistake.
Because by then, commentators could barely suppress the laughter as they used the term.

[jviehe]

Originally Posted by Cari

My mistake. TEA baggers. I'm too lazy to hold the shift for three characters in a row.

Im still confused as to where they asked to be called either.

[drgoodtrips]

File:Tea Party Protest, Hartford, Connecticut, 15 April 2009 - 050.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Originally Posted by Wiki

In February, David Weigel of The Washington Independent photographed a protester holding a sign that read "Tea Bag the Liberal Dems Before They Tea Bag You."[114] The use of the phrase "tea bag" was used by others including Fox News Reporter Griff Jenkins and reteaparty.org. Salon.com, however, pointed out that "teabagging" has long had another meaning.[115][116][117][118][119]
The double meaning of the phrase drew criticism and mockery from MSNBC's David Shuster who on April 13, accused the protesters of "going nuts for it" and "whip[ping] out the festivities"; wanting to "give President Obama a strong tongue-lashing and lick government spending." He argued that "the people who came up with it are a familiar circle of Republicans including former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, both of whom have firm support from right wing financiers and lobbyists." and that "the Fox News Channel, including Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity, both are looking forward to an up close and personal taste of teabagging themselves." He concluded, saying that "If you are planning simultaneous teabagging all around the country, you're going to need a Dick Armey."[120] On April 13,[121] 14,[122] and 15,[123] MSNBC's Rachel Maddow made similar remarks. On April 14[124] and 15,[125] MSNBC's Keith Olbermann made remarks in the same vein, and on April 15, CNN's Anderson Cooper said "It's hard to talk when you're teabagging."

I seem to recall that the phrase started being bandied about by those who thought it would be a good idea to mail tea bags to (or "teabag") Washington. It was as funny then as it is now.

[drgoodtrips]

April 1st Tax Payer Protest Plans to Send Single Tea Bag to Washington, D.C. | DBKP - Death By 1000 Papercuts - DBKP

Originally Posted by Some protesty type site

I would, after giving it some more thought, take it to yet another level, sending a [tea] bag to each of the “representatives” of our respective districts. Congressmen, Senators, and even any of the local hacks that seem to have forgotten that WE pay their wages.

*snicker*

[drgoodtrips]

the New American Tea Bag Party: Tax Protest for Busy People

Holy crap!

This is some of the funniest 'research' I've ever done.

Originally Posted by The Tea Bag Party

Need a Tea Bag? We'll Send You One

...

If you don't have a tea bag handy, and don't want to have to buy a whole box of them, we can help.

...
You don't need to use this website to do your own tea bag protest, but we're here to help if you need it.

[California Girl]

Originally Posted by drgoodtrips

the New American Tea Bag Party: Tax Protest for Busy People

Holy crap!

This is some of the funniest 'research' I've ever done.

I made a lot of money selling those!!! You shut up!

[Captain Trips]

Originally Posted by California Girl

Indeed. I find it funny because I am a TEAbagger. Intelligent people will know the difference. I am not offended by being referred to as a teabagger (although it would be nice if they could grasp the difference between TEA and tea).

I'm also kinda hoping that the 'death panels' will include disposing of the terminally stupid. That should cull a LOT of liberals.

I am not assimulated into the Borg.

Yes, well ..... keep in mind things would get pretty boring without a lot of dumbasses to keep us entertained

Watch TV or go to movies for entertainment ?

Why spend $$ when talking to a liberal is free

[Captain Trips]

Originally Posted by redrover

ok NO MORE TEABAGGING. hOW About Knuckle dragging thug?

It works. Hey, at least it shows that you have something other than some kind of nasty sexual practice on yer mind

If you can insult without thinking of your (or someone elses) crotch, that's at least one IQ point you've earned

[Rude Boy]

Originally Posted by Cari

Teabaggers are nuts.

[Commodore]

Opposing sides finding cute and/or vulgar names for the opposition is as old as politics itself.

What I'd like to know is what was wrong with the person and/or the teabags the person was using that made them think of teabags when naming the sex act.

[Captain Trips]

Originally Posted by Commodore

Opposing sides finding cute and/or vulgar names for the opposition is as old as politics itself.

What I'd like to know is what was wrong with the person and/or the teabags the person was using that made them think of teabags when naming the sex act.

Actually, that's probably something you don't want to know