I just got up from conversation with a couple of older black men, that I said “well I got to go back to work and start cracking the whip.” And it occurred to me then that it was probably a really insensitive stupid thing to say.

Sadly, it hadn’t occurred to me until it’s already said.

    • Thisfox@sopuli.xyz
      2·
      11 months ago

      More complex than the yanks think it is, however. Use it incorrectly in Australia and you can still get a fist to the face, or just not get invited to the next party and kicked from the group chats. It is a mistake to think that context isn’t relevant for this one.

    • ULS@lemmy.ml
      11·
      11 months ago

      I think its hilarious. I don’t look at Americans the same anymore when they try to use it as an insult. Because i am a “sick cunt”.