Unfortunately, people have funky ideas of what's amusing, especially fandom people. After all, look at the common fandom phrase: "Winning a fandom fight is like winning the Special Olympics - you're still a retard." Accompanied by a picture of someone with Down's Syndrome when it's in macro form. As someone who has worked with the mentally challenged (including lovely people with Down Syndrome), I find that extremely degrading, and I think it enables a certain attitude towards the disabled.
Sorry, you don't know me but I'm just glad I'm not the only who finds that bloody macro beyond stupid. Not just because it's offensive but because it's inaccurate, since the Special Olympics isn't just for those with mental disabilities.
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Sorry, you don't know me but I'm just glad I'm not the only who finds that bloody macro beyond stupid. Not just because it's offensive but because it's inaccurate, since the Special Olympics isn't just for those with mental disabilities.