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To think this is inappropriate?

36 replies

ThoseArentSpiritFingers · 12/12/2011 15:40

Someone on the dreaded Facebook has piste a pic of their DS (about 2yrs old) lying on her bed with the caption 'bet no-one else has had such a sexy guy lying on their bed!'

Isn't it a bit inappropriate to be calling your son sexy, nt just a sexy as in cute way, but in reference to lying on a bed, which could be described as a sexual position?

Or am I being a prude?

OP posts:
MixedBerries · 12/12/2011 16:43

squeaky- bitch is also a reasonably common word to refer to a woman in some circles. It doesn't make it acceptable or tasteful just because it is actually used by some.

lottiegb · 12/12/2011 16:44

Sexy is used to mean 'appealing', in a work context 'we need a more sexy example' means more attractive as in 'attention grabbing' not wearing tighter clothes. I find it both hilarious and gross though, especially when the examples involve animals, it's one for those vulnerable to cliches.

I'm sure your friend means 'attractive', 'adorable' but I'd probably go for a blunt or deliberately confused response.

ViviPrudolf · 12/12/2011 16:46

That's true, Lottie. I've encountered that context. I think it sounds trite there too.

(Hastens to add, not in my capacity as a kids nightwear designer, that would be wrong Confused )

valiumredhead · 12/12/2011 16:47

She can put whatever she likes on HER FB wall but of course it's entirely up to you wether you hide her or not!

Feminine · 12/12/2011 16:48

The word hasn't changed.

The general dumbing down of society is in full swing!

Sexy is used more commonly (in the wrong setting) and we are being softened to just accept it ...and move with the times?

I think not Confused

Feminine · 12/12/2011 16:51

and obviously with FB this crap is everywhere.

Out of my 160 FB friends, I have about 12 that are not hidden...

Most for saying stupid, inappropriate things like in the OP

xPAULAx · 12/12/2011 16:54

While I generally agree that languaget. To say it with such an obvious double-entre though is a bit far...

xPAULAx · 12/12/2011 16:56

*while iu agree that language evolves

MudAndGlitter · 12/12/2011 16:57

TigerMoll Grin

I hate it. DSD's mum does this and it's wrong.

ViviPrudolf · 12/12/2011 16:59

Having a shocker there, xPAULAx ! Grin

xPAULAx · 12/12/2011 17:06

Lol viv no. Just an argument with my new phone. Still trying to work out the zoom. Gah!

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