Ron Burgundy wrote:OnSong wrote:Pseudo wrote:Psyber wrote:Q, I'd dispute that the term "ape" does specifically imply "inferiority due to race".
It has always implied inferiority due to being muscle-bound and stupid, and is still used that way.
^ this, with the postscript that one should examine the intent behind the utterance, not the utterance itself.
I described a footballer on radio recently as "like a gorilla from the Amazon".
He is white but does strongly resemble a gorilla-like build, albeit with less hair.
Not taking sides in the debate, just saying I did this very thing.
Are there Gorillas in the Amazon?
I had to Google this after I said it and it turns out there is, to my relief.