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Anyone else bothered by how calling someone a cuckold became a go-to pejoritive?

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Dicer

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The term "cuck" is offensive to me, but I hardly see it being used mainstream, I've only come across it on random porn sites and in trade chat in WoW...
 

TCRS

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I'm always down for a 4chan giggle but I never got the whole cuck thing. it started with moot being cheated on but still... it was never funny.

I do like JUST tho
 

Sanjuro

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I have NEVER heard this term used outside of porn....not that I watch that sort of filth.

The term "cuck" is offensive to me, but I hardly see it being used mainstream, I've only come across it on random porn sites and in trade chat in WoW...

It pertains largely to particular lifestyle choices. Especially those who aren't looking to draw much attention. To be fair, it's not a shock a healthy portion of people aren't aware.
 
If you don't care what "tumblrites" think then use whatever word you want.

People tying themselves in knots over this stuff. If you want to be an asshole, let your asshole flag fly.

Just don't be surprised when people call you an asshole.

Why is the rectum singled out and used as an insult? I feel this could be hurtful to those into anal play.
 
From what I remember, this became a big thing on /tv/ when they developed their whole crackpot theory about how a Nick show was a huge metaphor for cuckolding after they found out how the creator of the show had directed a movie called "The Cuckold." There was a post analyzing screencaps of the show and dialogue to prove their insane theory too.
 

PillarEN

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From what I remember, this became a big thing on /tv/ when they developed their whole crackpot theory about how a Nick show was a huge metaphor for cuckolding after they found out how the creator of the show had directed a movie called "The Cuckold." There was a post analyzing screencaps of the show and dialogue to prove their insane theory too.

Haha yes. I remember this somehow eventually found its way to GAF. Really funny stuff. I'm guessing that show is still airing? Nick has been pervy for quite some time. The stuff that they would put in Victorious... don't even try to play it off. Creepy Good Burger guy. Even looks like the ultimate creep. Would love to hear some tell all by all the kid actors that worked on these shows.
 

Sou Da

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Yes. It's a growing replacement for "fag" in certain sectors, particularly Red Pill/MRA/Chan culture.

Yeah, more or less. General insult/yelled anytime an interracial relationship happens in media.

What's weird is that I've been seeing it pop up a lot in stories lately, I know it's a coincidence but I burst out laughing seeing it in a PoE dialogue choice.
 

Xisiqomelir

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I know it came from 4chan

It is an extremely old word.

cuckold (n.) Look up cuckold at Dictionary.com
mid-13c., kukewald, from Old French cucuault, from cocu (see cuckoo) + pejorative suffix -ault, of Germanic origin. So called from the female bird's alleged habit of changing mates, or her authentic habit of leaving eggs in another bird's nest.

In Modern French the identity is more obvious: Coucou for the bird and cocu for the betrayed husband. German Hahnrei (13c.), from Low German, is of obscure origin. The second element seems to be connected to words for "ardent," and suggests perhaps "sexually aggressive hen," with transferal to humans, but Kluge suggests rather a connection to words for "capon" and "castrated." Related: Cuckoldry.
 
Some people on 4chan use the defination with a combination of other words like calling Sony fans Sonycucks or Nintencucks. Pretty much a modern day fag, but I kind of think cuck is funnier. Then again, that could be my 13 year old self not maturing.
 
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