Lots of words, such as "pretty" or "handsome" are gendered and it's no big deal, you know?

"Strong" and "sassy" are not synonyms — that's why they aren't used as synonyms. They're similar — as are words like "purple" and "lavender," but they are not the same. I think you just wander around the world, looking for things to get offended at because they are sexist.

No. The word "pretty" is gendered and I don't think it's an insult. The word "handsome" is gendered and it's not an insult.

No. We can't all agree that sassy is an insult — as your responses clearly show. And since many of us can't, perhaps you shouldn't be insulted if someone calls you sassy.

It IS a compliment. But, if you say it to Seize, Seize will get all offended, since you clearly are not on board with her plan of us all agreeing that it's an insult.

I'm from the North and I have no idea why "bless your heart" is offensive. Hear, "Fuck you, you repulsive piece of shit" and I have no clue as to how "bless your heart" can mean that.

Well, that's really disgusting.

I wondered if English was his first language, actually, when I read that.

No, indeed! It shows how considerate you, to think of the children!

For some reason, I am compelled to give you extra credit for that awesome comment!

Once again, educators are not caring about what they REALLY teach. Wait — here's a scary thought — maybe they do and this is the lesson they want kids to learn. They want kids to know that you bow down to authority, that your religion, your ancestry, your ethnicity, all that is NOTHING — it is UNIMPORTANT — the only…

They are most likely getting some state money somewhere. School lunches? Bus trips? Sneaking in with some scholarship grant? Hmmmm — start looking at the grants.

Interesting. It should have been clear to you from what I wrote in my first post that I was not sure if you were trying to insult me or not. Your second post made it clear. You WERE trying to insult me in your first — for no reason. I had never even spoken to you. How do I know now that you were trying to insult…

There is no way I can answer your question and I wonder why you thought I could. What on earth did I write that made you think I know ANYTHING about science? I clearly don't. Do you just assume people know what you do? That's not a great habit — I've done it — it's not good. Or are you trying to shame me by…

Honestly, I think it's a good idea to eat the food that evolved on Mother Earth right along with us as opposed to eating something created in a lab by a scientist. It just makes sense. It's like saying formula is just as good as breast milk from a healthy mother. It's not.

Really? Just make sure you research fluoroquinolone antibiotics before you ever take any. Actually, never take one. I trusted my doctor, too. One pill of Levaquin later, I sure as hell wish I hadn't. I mean it — DO YOUR RESEARCH. Two weeks — TWO WEEKS! — after I took that one pill of Levaquin, the FDA black-boxed…

I *WOULD* take the time to answer you more fully — but I can't right now because — I AM TOO BUSY MAKING OUT WITH DANIEL CRAIG! (cue hysterical laughter).

Well said, well said, well said! Say it to this Andy Hinds asshole, PLEASE!

I know it's real — because it happens to ME, not you! Stop spying in the windows at my house! Sheesh! You're just jellus because of the special, special thing Daniel and I have together!

I can't help but notice your name. Is it really Carlotta — or was it inspired by a certain Charlotta the Fourth? Just wondering! ;-). The Anne books are so wonderful. I am glad they gave you the same joy they gave me. You know who else loved them? Mark Twain. When an author of his stature lavishes praise on…