Alright, let’s talk about this “troon” thing. I ain’t no fancy scholar, but I can tell ya what I’ve heard and what seems right. You know, like how you can tell a good melon just by thumpin’ it? Same kinda thing here, I reckon.
So, what’s the deal with “troon”? Well, from what I gather, it’s a word some folks use online, and it ain’t a nice one. It’s like callin’ someone a “fool” or a “dummy,” but way meaner, especially when you say it to them transgender folks. Yep, it’s a nasty word they use to make fun of or put down people who change from being a man to a woman, or a woman to a man.
Now, I don’t hold with that kind of talk. Folks are folks, far as I’m concerned. You live your life, I’ll live mine. But these internet fellas, they like to stir up trouble, seems like. They use this “troon” word to be hateful, to make those transgender folks feel small and ashamed. It ain’t right.
- It’s a put-down, a slur. Simple as that.
- Mostly used on them internets, you know, on them computers and phones.
- Started out on some website, I hear, somethin’ called “Something Awful.” Sounds about right.
- Some folks say it’s a mix of “transgender” and “goon.” Don’t rightly know what a goon is, but it can’t be good.
Some of them transgender folks, they’re tryin’ to take that word back, you know? Like, if someone calls you a name, and then you start callin’ yourself that name, it takes the power away from them. But not everyone likes that idea, and that’s okay too. It’s up to each person how they want to deal with it, I guess.
This whole thing reminds me of when I was a young’un. There was this fella, always gettin’ picked on ’cause he was a bit different. Folks called him all sorts of names. But he just kept his head high, kept on bein’ himself. And you know what? Eventually, folks just got tired of bein’ mean, and they left him alone. Maybe that’s the way to do it with this “troon” business too. Just keep on livin’, keep on bein’ yourself, and don’t let them hateful words get to ya.
Why do people use hurtful words like “troon”? Well, I reckon some folks are just plain mean. Maybe they’re scared of what they don’t understand. Maybe they think it makes them feel big and important to put someone else down. But it don’t. It just makes them look small and foolish.
And let me tell you somethin’ else. This ain’t just about words. Words can hurt, sure enough, but they can also lead to worse things. When you start callin’ people names, when you start dehumanizin’ them, it makes it easier to treat them badly. And that’s somethin’ we just can’t stand for.
So, next time you hear someone usin’ that “troon” word, or any other hateful word for that matter, you tell ‘em to stop it. You tell ‘em that ain’t right. You tell ‘em that everyone deserves to be treated with respect, no matter who they are or what they look like or how they live their lives. And that’s all there is to it.
Remember, it’s better to be kind than to be clever, and it don’t cost nothin’ to be decent. This world’s got enough problems without us addin’ to it with hateful words. So let’s try to be a little better, a little kinder, a little more understandin’. That’s what I say, anyway.
And for all you folks out there who are feelin’ hurt or confused or scared, just remember this: you ain’t alone. There are plenty of good people in this world who care about you, who support you, who will stand up for you. Don’t let the haters win. You keep your head up, you keep bein’ yourself, and you keep on shinin’. That’s what really matters in the end.
Tags: Troon, Slur, Transgender, LGBTQ, Internet Slang, Offensive Language, Hate Speech, Definition, Meaning, Origin
