Why do little people get offended at the word midget but are totally fine with the word dwarf?
No disrespect intended... But I think midget rolls off the tongue better
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WaterMel · 31-35, M
It's more because of the history of the word. Midget was used as a derogatory term for circus acts back in the day.
I myself think its more about peoples intentions when they say words then the words they say. I hear people say little people in a way that sounds really rude some times, and other times hear people say midget or dwarf in a way that seems like they are just casually referring to a short person.
I myself think its more about peoples intentions when they say words then the words they say. I hear people say little people in a way that sounds really rude some times, and other times hear people say midget or dwarf in a way that seems like they are just casually referring to a short person.