I see everyone is already on the “Retarded” pony tail post. I have already said everything I had to say on their use of ableist language, even if it is for comical purposes (and notice the post doesn’t say a word about the word “retarded” being an ableist slur). However, I also would like to shed light on the person who supposedly submitted the story:
The submitter had this to say:
I can’t exactly say how this would contribute in the true sense of the word, but I would love to hear what people make of it, given that in Romania, where I’m from, the theory tends to be scarily accurate.
Really, random person? You have been evaluating Romanian women through their pony tails?
Jezebel bingo! today’s trifecta: ableism, sexist stereotypes and xenophobia.
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