A table of Non-ableist alternatives for “crazy”.
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Corrections and criticisms welcome in my ask box.I really like this chart. The only change I would make would be to include that (to go along with the Say What You Mean idea) if you’re actually insinuating that someone is neurologically different, just don’t say it. You’re likely not a medical professional, and you likely don’t know the person’s medical history. Even if you really mean that you think a person is “crazy”, its not your place to say these things.
I’d like to send this chart to pretty much everyone I know.
Great stuff. It’s been much harder for me to weed crazy out of my spoken vocabulary than lame or retarded - even though (or because?) it’s one of the words I’m more intense about it my writing.