[Laker14]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

Unfortunately, it was a big deal to our generation and many, many, many past generations. No more…

I really don't think my parents were this emotionally invested in the term "master bedroom"...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Laker14

good thing you included that syllable, "de"....

just sayin'

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I'm more amused that so many posters here are offended by the word "Primary."

Not me, I can’t wait to primary a new skill!

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

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[MrChip72]

I'm not sure whether it's more funny or concerning that someone cares so much about what it's called. They mean the same thing. They used to refer to pants as trousers and I don't think that was because of some woke agenda 40 years ago.

This is getting out of hand with people labelling a minor incremental change as "woke".

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

I'm not sure whether it's more funny or concerning that someone cares so much about what it's called. They mean the same thing. They used to refer to pants as trousers and I don't think that was because of some woke agenda 40 years ago.

This is getting out of hand with people labelling a minor incremental change as "woke".

The tactic is to distract people from more important matters. Kind of like throwing a bone by a watchdog so you can get past it.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Garywt

First off I see people using Woke all of a sudden and have no idea what that is or means.

Second, while watching HVTV and Magnolia Channels they use Primary rather than Master and it drives me crazy. These words do not need to be changed, people read too much into things and they just change too much. These must be the same people trying to change or eliminate our history.

"New is old", "old is new", we've just carried all of this to the maximum limit I think. Orwell's "new speak", everyone apologizing for their "aggression's". People read too much into things is right ! I like the comment about what in the world are we going to do about "plantation" shutters ! Is it time to stop calling them tea plantations, and start calling them tea "farms", would THAT satisfy the micro aggression people ? Not like we don't have some REAL issues that need to be studied and solved ! It's an old saying, but, some people really DO need to find a LIFE, maybe volunteer at a veteran organization or home, a church, a soup kitchen, but find SOMETHING of substance to give your life some meaning...other than proposing "new speak" for plantation shutters and master bedrooms or bathrooms.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

The tactic is to distract people from more important matters. Kind of like throwing a bone by a watchdog so you can get past it.

EXACTLY ! Congrats, one thinking person who can actually ANALYZE ! Perhaps you are from back in the day when Machiavelli was actually REQUIRED reading in high schools ? !

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

EXACTLY ! Congrats, one thinking person who can actually ANALYZE ! Perhaps you are from back in the day when Machiavelli was actually REQUIRED reading in high schools ? !

I have read some of Machiavelli's works. I have two BAs. One in Philosophy and the other in History. His writings came up every so often. And I have a Masters in Librarianship and Information Management. Then a law degree where his work also came up in some of the classes.

[bsloan1960]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Language evolves. Old terms and phrases go away in favor of something else. No one says "twenty three skidoo" or "outa sight" anymore. No big deal.

It is completely different and you know it. No one says twenty three skidoo anymore because it is a fad that has passed. The intentional manipulation of language in our current society is not a natural progression away from fads but an aggressive attempt to destroy traditions that are not harmful. If someone wants to discourage a person from being called a "Master" that is understandable, but no one is harmed by referring to a bedroom as a "Master bedroom". If you argue that there is harm then you reveal that your comparison to twenty three skidoo was an attempt at feigned ignorance. No one will ever be Woke Enough- each time the bar is raised it will be raised again and again. The science fiction writers got one thing right- eventually we will all be compressed in an identical mold, wearing a single accepted garment, and afraid to speak except in a limited number of approved expressions.

[Two Bills]

Perhaps now the word 'Queer' is an acceptable gender, we can have the word 'Gay' back as a normal adjective?

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

It is completely different and you know it. No one says twenty three skidoo anymore because it is a fad that has passed. The intentional manipulation of language in our current society is not a natural progression away from fads but an aggressive attempt to destroy traditions that are not harmful. If someone wants to discourage a person from being called a "Master" that is understandable, but no one is harmed by referring to a bedroom as a "Master bedroom". If you argue that there is harm then you reveal that your comparison to twenty three skidoo was an attempt at feigned ignorance. No one will ever be Woke Enough- each time the bar is raised it will be raised again and again. The science fiction writers got one thing right- eventually we will all be compressed in an identical mold, wearing a single accepted garment, and afraid to speak except in a limited number of approved expressions.

Well said.
Just as no one will ever be green enough, religious enough, etc. etc.
The zealots rule!

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by tvflguy

i’ve noticed over the last few weeks that tv new home floor plans label the “master” suite and bath as “primary”.

A subtle indication of softness which is spreading across our country. Words hurt? It continues for anything that may “offend” someone in our language use.

this is the only word that matters to me

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by dwoodley1975

Adapt changes. Things change most are afraid of changes. I am all about changes.

Me too. This whole thread is so typical of old people. They want everything to stay the same. Get real. Life changes, and smart people adapt. And why has the word "woke" become a slur? Woke means being politically aware, awake, realizing that society doesn’t treat everyone equally and accepting into the fact that everyone experiences life differently. So if someone calls their bedroom the primary bedroom it is being "woke" ?Huh? It doesn't even make sense. Don't you people have something more important to care about?

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by taltarzac725

the tactic is to distract people from more important matters. Kind of like throwing a bone by a watchdog so you can get past it.

so woke = relief valve²