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FortuneCookie 03/20/24 12:51:46 AM #1:	(English, French) Nickname given to one by reason of the excessive use of the oath, by God; a hypercritical or intolerant person. Dictionary of American Family Names (1956) by Elsdon Coles Smith <_< <cite>FortuneCookie posted [p:979462223] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>(English, French) Nickname given to one by reason of the excessive use of the oath, by God; a hypercritical or intolerant person. Dictionary of American Family Names (1956) by Elsdon Coles Smith<_<</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HylianFox 03/20/24 12:52:05 AM #2:	By Jove! --- THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Do not write in this space. <cite>HylianFox posted [p:979462230] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>By Jove! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ablegator 03/20/24 12:52:59 AM #3:	By cracky! --- Why be stupid? Does it make you happy to be stupid? <cite>ablegator posted [p:979462240] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>By cracky! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_Arbron 03/20/24 12:53:22 AM #4:	... Huh. Reminds me of that time I was told that "sand" came from "that space between the sea and land." Whether that's actually the word's origin or not I can't say, but I want to believe it is because that's quite clever. --- "How is that a religious topic? That's just me talking about GOD." -Frostmourne <cite>Dark_Arbron posted [p:979462242] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>... Huh.Reminds me of that time I was told that "sand" came from "that space between the sea and land." Whether that's actually the word's origin or not I can't say, but I want to believe it is because that's quite clever. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueKat 03/20/24 1:59:37 AM #5:	FortuneCookie posted... (English, French) Nickname given to one by reason of the excessive use of the oath, by God; a hypercritical or intolerant person. Dictionary of American Family Names (1956) by Elsdon Coles Smith <_< It checks out Dark_Arbron posted... Reminds me of that time I was told that "sand" came from "that space between the sea and land." Whether that's actually the word's origin or not I can't say, but I want to believe it is because that's quite clever. Unfortunately, it comes from the Norse word "sandr" --- There is no good. There is no evil. There just is. <cite>BlueKat posted [p:979462879] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>FortuneCookie posted... </cite><quote>(English, French) Nickname given to one by reason of the excessive use of the oath, by God; a hypercritical or intolerant person. Dictionary of American Family Names (1956) by Elsdon Coles Smith<_<</quote>It checks outDark_Arbron posted... </cite><quote>Reminds me of that time I was told that "sand" came from "that space between the sea and land." Whether that's actually the word's origin or not I can't say, but I want to believe it is because that's quite clever.</quote>Unfortunately, it comes from the Norse word "sandr" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_Arbron 03/20/24 4:25:51 AM #6:	BlueKat posted... Unfortunately, it comes from the Norse word "sandr" Killjoy. --- "How is that a religious topic? That's just me talking about GOD." -Frostmourne <cite>Dark_Arbron posted [p:979463803] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>BlueKat posted... </cite><quote>Unfortunately, it comes from the Norse word "sandr"</quote>Killjoy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wackyteen 03/20/24 4:29:52 AM #7:	FortuneCookie posted... (English, French) Nickname given to one by reason of the excessive use of the oath, by God; a hypercritical or intolerant person. Dictionary of American Family Names (1956) by Elsdon Coles Smith <_< Makes sense. If someone says their rules or justification is 'by God' all the time you're going to create a word for such a person. --- The name is wackyteen for a reason. Never doubt. <cite>wackyteen posted [p:979463824] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>FortuneCookie posted... </cite><quote>(English, French) Nickname given to one by reason of the excessive use of the oath, by God; a hypercritical or intolerant person. Dictionary of American Family Names (1956) by Elsdon Coles Smith<_<</quote>Makes sense. If someone says their rules or justification is 'by God' all the time you're going to create a word for such a person. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 03/20/24 4:31:42 AM #8:	Not sure I buy that. Some etymology is just guesswork. --- 'Vinyl is the poor man's art collection'. <cite>ai123 posted [p:979463834] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>Not sure I buy that. Some etymology is just guesswork. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GranAures 03/20/24 4:43:57 AM #9:	Makes sense. In their hate they think God is on their side while everybody else should be saying "by God you're stupid." --- Just because I have 99% of a heart doesn't mean it can't kill me. It's tried. Twice. My body has a dongle and my heart doesn't care. He/They <cite>GranAures posted [p:979463901] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>Makes sense. In their hate they think God is on their side while everybody else should be saying "by God you're stupid." </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_Arbron 03/20/24 4:48:09 AM #10:	GranAures posted... Makes sense. In their hate they think God is on their side while everybody else should be saying "by God you're stupid." Isnt it funny how in ancient times soldiers would pray to God for support before going into battle? Never realizing that if God is going to favor you in this battle, letting you kill many other people, only to likely favor the other side next time, that would suggest theyre treating you like a chess piece? As far as Im concerned fuck any deity that uses you like that. They deserve no respect or worship whatsoever. --- "How is that a religious topic? That's just me talking about GOD." -Frostmourne <cite>Dark_Arbron posted [p:979463920] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>GranAures posted... </cite><quote>Makes sense. In their hate they think God is on their side while everybody else should be saying "by God you're stupid."</quote>Isnt it funny how in ancient times soldiers would pray to God for support before going into battle? Never realizing that if God is going to favor you in this battle, letting you kill many other people, only to likely favor the other side next time, that would suggest theyre treating you like a chess piece?As far as Im concerned fuck any deity that uses you like that. They deserve no respect or worship whatsoever. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 03/20/24 4:58:20 AM #11:	Dark_Arbron posted... Isnt it funny how in ancient times soldiers would pray to God for support before going into battle? Never realizing that if God is going to favor you in this battle, letting you kill many other people, only to likely favor the other side next time, that would suggest theyre treating you like a chess piece? As far as Im concerned fuck any deity that uses you like that. They deserve no respect or worship whatsoever. Depending on the religion, they might believe that if they are devout enough, God will always favour them. If he doesn't, then that's a failure on their part. Alternatively, they believe the gods are fickle chess players, which makes it doubly important to persuade them to care about you. Sure, that makes the gods pretty shitty, but we are where we are, and they are more likely to get you through the battle if you a nice to them, than if you tell them they don't deserve your respect. --- 'Vinyl is the poor man's art collection'. <cite>ai123 posted [p:979463981] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>Dark_Arbron posted... </cite><quote>Isnt it funny how in ancient times soldiers would pray to God for support before going into battle? Never realizing that if God is going to favor you in this battle, letting you kill many other people, only to likely favor the other side next time, that would suggest theyre treating you like a chess piece?As far as Im concerned fuck any deity that uses you like that. They deserve no respect or worship whatsoever.</quote>Depending on the religion, they might believe that if they are devout enough, God will always favour them. If he doesn't, then that's a failure on their part.Alternatively, they believe the gods are fickle chess players, which makes it doubly important to persuade them to care about you.Sure, that makes the gods pretty shitty, but we are where we are, and they are more likely to get you through the battle if you a nice to them, than if you tell them they don't deserve your respect. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_Arbron 03/20/24 5:00:52 AM #12:	ai123 posted... Depending on the religion, they might believe that if they are devout enough, God will always favour them. If he doesn't, then that's a failure on their part. Alternatively, they believe the gods are fickle chess players, which makes it doubly important to persuade them to care about you. Sure, that makes the gods pretty shitty, but we are where we are, and they are more likely to get you through the battle if you a nice to them, than if you tell them they don't deserve your respect. Classical mythologies were way better about this. They didnt need to jump through mental hoops to explain how they somehow didnt prove themselves worthy of Gods favor. Classical gods were intentionally written to be fallible characters who usually did not give a fuck. --- "How is that a religious topic? That's just me talking about GOD." -Frostmourne <cite>Dark_Arbron posted [p:979463997] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>ai123 posted... </cite><quote>Depending on the religion, they might believe that if they are devout enough, God will always favour them. If he doesn't, then that's a failure on their part.Alternatively, they believe the gods are fickle chess players, which makes it doubly important to persuade them to care about you.Sure, that makes the gods pretty shitty, but we are where we are, and they are more likely to get you through the battle if you a nice to them, than if you tell them they don't deserve your respect.</quote>Classical mythologies were way better about this. They didnt need to jump through mental hoops to explain how they somehow didnt prove themselves worthy of Gods favor. Classical gods were intentionally written to be fallible characters who usually did not give a fuck. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 03/20/24 5:06:04 AM #13:	Dark_Arbron posted... Classical mythologies were way better about this. They didnt need to jump through mental hoops to explain how they somehow didnt prove themselves worthy of Gods favor. Classical gods were intentionally written to be fallible characters who usually did not give a fuck. Yeah, Classical gods will fuck around with you to settle their petty squabbles, or even just to see the look on your face. But people still went to enormous lengths to try and persuade them to play nice with temples, priests, offerings, prayers, etc. --- 'Vinyl is the poor man's art collection'. <cite>ai123 posted [p:979464021] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>Dark_Arbron posted... </cite><quote>Classical mythologies were way better about this. They didnt need to jump through mental hoops to explain how they somehow didnt prove themselves worthy of Gods favor. Classical gods were intentionally written to be fallible characters who usually did not give a fuck.</quote>Yeah, Classical gods will fuck around with you to settle their petty squabbles, or even just to see the look on your face.But people still went to enormous lengths to try and persuade them to play nice with temples, priests, offerings, prayers, etc. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mercurydude 03/20/24 5:59:09 AM #14:	In Spanish, "bigote" means mustache. --- God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in her shoes, 'cause then you really might know what it's like to have to choose. - Everlast <cite>mercurydude posted [p:979464297] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>In Spanish, "bigote" means mustache. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BobanMarjanovic 03/20/24 6:41:04 AM #15:	Bigot is a buzzword that doesn't mean anything. --- Chief Keef > your favorite rapper <cite>BobanMarjanovic posted [p:979464556] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>Bigot is a buzzword that doesn't mean anything. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_Arbron 03/20/24 6:42:38 AM #16:	BobanMarjanovic posted... Bigot is a buzzword that doesn't mean anything. It has a meaning. --- "How is that a religious topic? That's just me talking about GOD." -Frostmourne <cite>Dark_Arbron posted [p:979464574] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>BobanMarjanovic posted... </cite><quote>Bigot is a buzzword that doesn't mean anything.</quote>It has a meaning. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 03/20/24 6:45:12 AM #17:	BobanMarjanovic posted... Bigot is a buzzword that doesn't mean anything. No, the meaning is well established and understood. If a person has been called a bigot, they know why. --- 'Vinyl is the poor man's art collection'. <cite>ai123 posted [p:979464592] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>BobanMarjanovic posted... </cite><quote>Bigot is a buzzword that doesn't mean anything.</quote>No, the meaning is well established and understood.If a person has been called a bigot, they know why. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GeraldDarko 03/20/24 6:49:52 AM #18:	Hey Never knew that Interesting --- Carpe petat <cite>GeraldDarko posted [p:979464622] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>HeyNever knew thatInteresting </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mercurydude 03/20/24 6:52:34 AM #19:	BobanMarjanovic posted... Bigot is a buzzword that doesn't mean anything. Funny how I only hear this from people who routinely engage in and/or defend brazen bigotry. --- God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in her shoes, 'cause then you really might know what it's like to have to choose. - Everlast <cite>mercurydude posted [p:979464642] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>BobanMarjanovic posted... </cite><quote>Bigot is a buzzword that doesn't mean anything.</quote>Funny how I only hear this from people who routinely engage in and/or defend brazen bigotry. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_Arbron 03/20/24 6:53:27 AM #20:	mercurydude posted... Funny how I only hear this from people who routinely engage in and/or defend brazen bigotry. ai123 posted... No, the meaning is well established and understood. If a person has been called a bigot, they know why. Remember you leftists call everything racist!? --- "How is that a religious topic? That's just me talking about GOD." -Frostmourne <cite>Dark_Arbron posted [p:979464648] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>mercurydude posted... </cite><quote>Funny how I only hear this from people who routinely engage in and/or defend brazen bigotry.</quote>ai123 posted... </cite><quote>No, the meaning is well established and understood.If a person has been called a bigot, they know why.</quote>Remember you leftists call everything racist!? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sfcalimari 03/20/24 6:53:40 AM #21:	Everything I'm seeing online says its origin is French, but the original etymology is unclear. God in French is dieu. --- "Tether even a roasted chicken." - Yamamoto Tsunetomo <cite>sfcalimari posted [p:979464649] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>Everything I'm seeing online says its origin is French, but the original etymology is unclear. God in French is dieu. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 03/20/24 6:58:55 AM #22:	Dark_Arbron posted... Remember you leftists call everything racist!? 'Pointing out racism makes you the real racist!'. --- 'Vinyl is the poor man's art collection'. <cite>ai123 posted [p:979464699] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>Dark_Arbron posted... </cite><quote>Remember you leftists call everything racist!?</quote>'Pointing out racism makes you the real racist!'. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GranAures 03/20/24 7:27:41 AM #23:	Dark_Arbron posted... Remember you leftists call everything racist!? "You just hate different opinions" as if bigotry is as mundane as an opinion. --- Just because I have 99% of a heart doesn't mean it can't kill me. It's tried. Twice. My body has a dongle and my heart doesn't care. He/They <cite>GranAures posted [p:979464944] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>Dark_Arbron posted... </cite><quote>Remember you leftists call everything racist!?</quote>"You just hate different opinions" as if bigotry is as mundane as an opinion. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FortuneCookie 03/20/24 12:25:15 PM #24:	sfcalimari posted... Everything I'm seeing online says its origin is French, but the original etymology is unclear. God in French is dieu. God in German is Gott. Terms or expressions can often carry over from one language to another. How many English-speaking people have used the term "Mi casa es su casa"? <cite>FortuneCookie posted [p:979468654] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>sfcalimari posted... </cite><quote>Everything I'm seeing online says its origin is French, but the original etymology is unclear. God in French is dieu.</quote>God in German is Gott.Terms or expressions can often carry over from one language to another. How many English-speaking people have used the term "Mi casa es su casa"?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Yomi 03/20/24 12:36:03 PM #25:	mercurydude posted... In Spanish, "bigote" means mustache. And, funnily enough, the etymology might be the same as bigot. https://dle.rae.es/bigote https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/0/028ef3c4.png --- Chez moi, il fait beau. <cite>Yomi posted [p:979468849] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>mercurydude posted... </cite><quote>In Spanish, "bigote" means mustache.</quote>And, funnily enough, the etymology might be the same as bigot.https://dle.rae.es/bigotehttps://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/0/028ef3c4.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueKat 03/20/24 11:41:37 PM #26:	sfcalimari posted... Everything I'm seeing online says its origin is French, but the original etymology is unclear. God in French is dieu. Supposedly it's from the French making fun of the British saying, "by God" --- There is no good. There is no evil. There just is. <cite>BlueKat posted [p:979479808] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>sfcalimari posted... </cite><quote>Everything I'm seeing online says its origin is French, but the original etymology is unclear. God in French is dieu.</quote>Supposedly it's from the French making fun of the British saying, "by God" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FortuneCookie 03/21/24 12:14:42 AM #27:	BlueKat posted... Supposedly it's from the French making fun of the British https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/2/2806a6ef.jpg <cite>FortuneCookie posted [p:979480178] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>BlueKat posted... </cite><quote>Supposedly it's from the French making fun of the British</quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/2/2806a6ef.jpg</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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UnholyMudcrab 03/21/24 12:40:42 AM #29:	sfcalimari posted... Everything I'm seeing online says its origin is French, but the original etymology is unclear. God in French is dieu. It was a French mockery of a Norman/English term --- http://i.imgur.com/VeNBg.gif http://i.imgur.com/gd5jC8q.gif http://i.imgur.com/PKIy7.gif http://i.imgur.com/3p29JqP.gif <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:979480430] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>sfcalimari posted... </cite><quote>Everything I'm seeing online says its origin is French, but the original etymology is unclear. God in French is dieu.</quote>It was a French mockery of a Norman/English term </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HylianFox 03/21/24 1:19:46 AM #30:	Dark_Arbron posted... Isnt it funny how in ancient times soldiers would pray to God for support before going into battle? Never realizing that if God is going to favor you in this battle, letting you kill many other people, only to likely favor the other side next time, that would suggest theyre treating you like a chess piece? "Nice try, Flanders! I just prayed this morning and we can't both win!" --- THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Do not write in this space. <cite>HylianFox posted [p:979480716] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>Dark_Arbron posted... </cite><quote>Isnt it funny how in ancient times soldiers would pray to God for support before going into battle? Never realizing that if God is going to favor you in this battle, letting you kill many other people, only to likely favor the other side next time, that would suggest theyre treating you like a chess piece?</quote>"Nice try, Flanders! I just prayed this morning and we can't both win!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_Arbron 03/21/24 5:06:27 AM #31:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] Why does it keep happening to the nicest people?! --- "How is that a religious topic? That's just me talking about GOD." -Frostmourne <cite>Dark_Arbron posted [p:979482190] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Why does it keep happening to the nicest people?! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GranAures 03/21/24 5:15:08 AM #32:	Dark_Arbron posted... Why does it keep happening to the nicest people?! Truly, conservative voices are being silenced. --- Just because I have 99% of a heart doesn't mean it can't kill me. It's tried. Twice. My body has a dongle and my heart doesn't care. He/They <cite>GranAures posted [p:979482260] in Bigot mean... [t:80725941]...</cite> <quote>Dark_Arbron posted... </cite><quote>Why does it keep happening to the nicest people?!</quote>Truly, conservative voices are being silenced. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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