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What do you think about comparing the N word with witch(es)?
Just got me thinking, witches were a negative word and we dress up as them at Halloween. I think it is fine to say the word witches because it is part of history, BUT also many countries still accuse women (and maybe men idk) of being witches. But, we never use the n-word and I would like to know why we use the word witch (rarely I know, but it is common on Halloween). Like what is the comparison? Sorry if I sound ignorant and uneducated, it's because I am. No hate, please. Does anyone know what I mean?
Why is everyone ignoring this question?
3 Answers
- yecalraeLv 62 weeks ago
The original meaning of the N word is closely related to godliness or godlike, and nothing to do with negativity. Hence to why the original (“black”) people, globally, include it in their vocabulary still today. Some of the original people won’t pronounce this word because they believe their use of it encourages outsiders to say and use it irresponsibly, and further distort it from its original meaning. The original people use phonetics when expressing themselves, so this word has various meanings.
The N word and witch are not related. I’ve heard witch was the original b_.
- HoudiniLv 52 weeks ago
"Witch" is used in the same way "criminal" is used.
It is not used in the same way N____ is used.
