The New York Times called Michael Brown "no angel." Here's how it described serial killers.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

It does not have the connotation in the UK, but may well have been more common in usage much earlier.

I don't think it does broadly in the US either, but I think among some groups it is gaining one. Using the word thug to mean "black teenagers" is a common tactic of racists on this board, for instance.

It is becoming inspeak for certain groups who can't use other words any longer lest they be called out on it quicker.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

I don't think it does broadly in the US either, but I think among some groups it is gaining one. Using the word thug to mean "black teenagers" is a common tactic of racists on this board, for instance.

It is becoming inspeak for certain groups who can't use other words any longer lest they be called out on it quicker.

Pretty much. I don't know if you remember, but when Michael Dunn shot Jordan Davis, calling him a thug didn't sit too well with a few people. Even though Dunn acted like he was in a rap video, it was almost too much to call him as such.

[SMOKE 1,426]

Darnell is that you?

guess again

[GBCW 397]

guess again

dun encourage him! he think he so smart!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

guess again

That's what most people refer to as a joke, not a serious accusation.

[GBCW 397]

That's what most people refer to as a joke, not a serious accusation.

they say you can skin cat nine times but what happens on tent time?

aiyah! cat dies! silly, silly.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

they say you can skin cat nine times but what happens on tent time?

aiyah! cat dies! silly, silly.

Maybe you can teach the mods about how to make unflattering impressions of certain nationality's english.

[Teddy B 17,252]

Maybe you can teach the mods about how to make unflattering impressions of certain nationality's english.

One mod has already cornered that market.

[Ban Hammer 13,337]

one post removed for bypassing the site censor and to keep this thread in line with admin's family friendly policy

one post removed for belittling another thread participant.

Edited August 26, 2014 by charles!

[Teddy B 17,252]

one post removed for belittling another thread participant.

That funny charles!

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

I don't think it does broadly in the US either, but I think among some groups it is gaining one. Using the word thug to mean "black teenagers" is a common tactic of racists on this board, for instance.

It is becoming inspeak for certain groups who can't use other words any longer lest they be called out on it quicker.

I think this racist popularized the term to describe young urban males, that subscribed to a anticancer lifestyle and dress.

I don't think it does broadly in the US either, but I think among some groups it is gaining one. Using the word thug to mean "black teenagers" is a common tactic of racists on this board, for instance.

It is becoming inspeak for certain groups who can't use other words any longer lest they be called out on it quicker.

No. Using Thug to describe a certain kind of black teenager.

[GBCW 397]

I think this racist popularized the term to describe young urban males, that subscribed to a anticancer lifestyle and dress.

why is he topless?

[decocker 7,198]

why is he topless?

only god can judge him.

[JohnR! 5,495]

Thug is still acceptable. It's become the new 'n' word.

I don't think it does broadly in the US either, but I think among some groups it is gaining one. Using the word thug to mean "black teenagers" is a common tactic of racists on this board, for instance.

It is becoming inspeak for certain groups who can't use other words any longer lest they be called out on it quicker.

[GBCW 397]

only god can judge him.

i guess he dont give a ####