Shinigami ni Sodaterareta Shoujo wa Shikkoku no Tsurugi o Mune ni Idaku - Vol. 10 Ch. 55.2 - Transfer ②

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If you want an alternative to "retard" just use "slow" (I wonder if this would confuse non-native readers) they mean the same thing without the same cultural baggage. It is simply a way to say "underperforming."

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WT? My condolences.

The word used in the official English version of the light novel in volume 3 chapter 4 has him call the king a "royal fool" .

There is a noticable difference between how commoners and nobles speak in light novel, and assuming it's not just the English translations and also the intent of the author, then retard definitely does not fit. The nobility use more flowery language and references/quotes.
So “buffoon” would fit better than “retard”, then? As a posher label of idiocy, myes?
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Going to be honest, in-between the month delay between releases, all the different characters, and I follow multiple mangas.

I have no idea who is who anymore outside of Olivia. Who by name is on which side. The idiot incompetent king is on the enemy side I'm guessing.

The "big three generals" are on Olivia team? The fancy new evervictorious guy is the enemy side? Which side is the direwolves now. Who's leading the Knights of Sol again?
The idiot king is on MC's side. He's an expert in economics, but has zero military knowledge. The problem is, he refuses to listen to the military experts he has. He insists on managing military affairs. And because he's a coward, he keeps his strongest army, the First Army, in the rear to protect the capital and himself, even though the First Army is desperately needed on the front lines. Because of this, the Kingdom is in a dire situation. Now, he's only willing to send the First Army to the front lines after being "threatened" by Marshal Cornelius, the king's right-hand man, that if the king refuses, Cornelius will resign.

The Big Three Generals are on the enemy side (the Empire): Marshall Graden, General Rosenmarie, and General Felix.

The Evervictorious General (Marshall Cornelius) is on Olivia's side.
 
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Olivia has a cpu in her head doing all the calculations so she knew the sword isn't going to hit. That, and the fact that you're no more threat to her than harmless sheep. :wooow:

Her allies: "She's the goddess of the battlefield!"
Olivia: "Can we wrap this up quickly so I can eat cake?"

And that guy at the end is so dead.
 
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It was cetainly a... choice...
Page 12 That took me out of the story.

I also went for a moment: "Retard? Huh, didn't see that in a while", but I feel like both of you are exaggerating.
Even the most pompous and decorum of individuals can spit out acid if they are pissy enough at the moment. Calling the king "slow" or "incompetent" or "royal fool" does not have the same weight as "a fucking retard", even today it's less acceptable to say, if you accept "slow", then 'retard' quite literaly means "to make slow" or "to hinder".

I.E: Are ya'll really gonna go full-tumblr on this shit? Here's an extra caveat from wikipedia:
For context, until the 1960s, the terms moron, idiot, cretin, and imbecile were all genuine, non-offensive terms used, including by psychiatrists, to refer to people with mental/intellectual disabilities and low intelligence.
So ya'll gonna stop saying moron, idiot, etc? Because it used to be a medical term?
I'm not sure why I am taking such a strong stance in favor of using the word "retard", I honestly don't care. I guess I am more at awe at how some people seem to care so much about it.
 
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I also went for a moment: "Retard? Huh, didn't see that in a while", but I feel like both of you are exaggerating.
Even the most pompous and decorum of individuals can spit out acid if they are pissy enough at the moment. Calling the king "slow" or "incompetent" or "royal fool" does not have the same weight as "a fucking retard", even today it's less acceptable to say, if you accept "slow", then 'retard' quite literaly means "to make slow" or "to hinder".

I.E: Are ya'll really gonna go full-tumblr on this shit? Here's an extra caveat from wikipedia:

So ya'll gonna stop saying moron, idiot, etc? Because it used to be a medical term?
I'm not sure why I am taking such a strong stance in favor of using the word "retard", I honestly don't care. I guess I am more at awe at how some people seem to care so much about it.
People care because people don’t typically appreciate seeing slurs used. It shows one is an immoral jackass that should be shunned from society if they use slurs or if they think slurs are okay to call people
 
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Page 12 That took me out of the story.
How about dullard? It sounds old fashioned enough.
So “buffoon” would fit better than “retard”, then? As a posher label of idiocy, myes?
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I also went for a moment: "Retard? Huh, didn't see that in a while", but I feel like both of you are exaggerating.
Even the most pompous and decorum of individuals can spit out acid if they are pissy enough at the moment. Calling the king "slow" or "incompetent" or "royal fool" does not have the same weight as "a fucking retard", even today it's less acceptable to say, if you accept "slow", then 'retard' quite literaly means "to make slow" or "to hinder".

I.E: Are ya'll really gonna go full-tumblr on this shit? Here's an extra caveat from wikipedia:
So ya'll gonna stop saying moron, idiot, etc? Because it used to be a medical term?
I'm not sure why I am taking such a strong stance in favor of using the word "retard", I honestly don't care. I guess I am more at awe at how some people seem to care so much about it.
It was also a thought bubble. There's no sense in filtering your thoughts if you dont intend to say it aloud.
Cause peeps don’t typically like seeing a character use a slur like the R word
People care because people don’t typically appreciate seeing slurs used. It shows one is an immoral jackass that should be shunned from society if they use slurs or if they think slurs are okay to call people
Since i have seen differing opinions on this, there's a poll up on the Discord Server in the Shinigami discussion channel that'll decide this.
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I.E: Are ya'll really gonna go full-tumblr on this shit? Here's an extra caveat from wikipedia:

So ya'll gonna stop saying moron, idiot, etc? Because it used to be a medical term?
I'm not sure why I am taking such a strong stance in favor of using the word "retard", I honestly don't care. I guess I am more at awe at how some people seem to care so much about it.

Weird take. You're right languages and meanings change over time, but I thought it sounded out of place for a general to say, even one today. Though looking at recent events, maybe not.
 

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