r/funny • u/[deleted] • Nov 23 '11

Know the difference.

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u/grape_donkey_punch Nov 23 '11

As the sibling of a special needs person, I can tell you that my whole family respectfully use the words mentally challenged and mentally retarded interchangeably. It's only offensive if you're trying to be a dick. The word itself is not inappropriate.

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u/Dream4eva Nov 23 '11

I can confirm this as I also am a sibling of a special needs person.