Postby Arkaeon » Fri Mar 11, 2011 3:14 am
Since slang and nicknames often turns technical meanings on their head, applying "wench" to an adult woman (in an affectionate way or self-attributed) suggests she has the "energy level and attractiveness" of a vivacious young woman.
Of course, if someone will ignore the obvious colloquial usage of a word and prefers a 700-year etymology to order to find a reason to be offended, they're going to be an annoyance on all accounts anyway. The whole "wench" thing is clearly a party-slang for the tongue-in-check romanticized pirate re-enactment faction of CotFSM, not used in serious discussion. I'm going to assume the original inquirer didn't understand how that worked, seeing as many "alternative" churches are as full of self-important hysteria as the mainstream ones. If she's really that far gone to be offended, I'll do my best to comply. If they turn out to have no sense of humor in general, I'll taunt them mercilessly.
Reading a few posts by Nef Yoo Blackbeard or Calico Jack should give all the frame of reference anyone needs to get the spirit of the place.
We could have had a lot more fun with this thread if it were in RR&M.
In case you didn't realize it, I DO have a sense of humor. How about you?
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