Is Pimp an inapropriate word?

by **pimphawks70** on Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:04 pm

I got foed by someone becasue my name has the word pimp in it? is pimp a bad word? I know that it is a person who hooks up people with prostitutes but I don't think it's a bad word.

by **Matroshka** on Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:19 pm

pimphawks70 wrote:I know that it is a person who hooks up people with prostitutes but I don't think it's a bad word.

Not necessarily. Pimp has several different meanings. One of which, I just found out, is a small bundle of sticks.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=pimp

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pimp

by **Sentinel XIV** on Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:20 pm

No. And you know what? People need to have a little more respect for the profession. I've heard it's damn hard.

by **pimphawks70** on Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:25 pm

Sentinel XIV wrote:No. And you know what? People need to have a little more respect for the profession. I've heard it's damn hard.

lol

by **Snorri1234** on Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:35 pm

Sentinel XIV wrote:No. And you know what? People need to have a little more respect for the profession. I've heard it's damn hard.

Well it certainly ain't easy, but it is neccesary.

by **Snorri1234** on Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:37 pm

Also, pimps are usually nasty pieces of work. Beating your women is usually part of the deal and getting them hooked on drugs is a neccesity.

Pimping is one of the most dishonourable professions in this world.

Also, it's hard out here for a pimp.

by **DaGip** on Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:26 pm

pimphawks70 wrote:I got foed by someone becasue my name has the word pimp in it? is pimp a bad word? I know that it is a person who hooks up people with prostitutes but I don't think it's a bad word.

I never thought it was, but apparently it is considered an inappropriate word/name for some reason. If you ever play Poker Stars, the delete the word Pimp from their chat rooms...unreal!

by **Juan_Bottom** on Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:57 pm

I think that it is. And am insulted when people call me that. I can't speak for citizens of nations where prostitution is legal, but in America pimps are bastards.

by **Viper47** on Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:51 pm

I wouldn't call it inappropriate, even though I think it's lame that you use it in your user name. You probably have it because it's been romanticized in urban culture, not because you want to look like someone who makes women sell themselves on the corner to get their fix. #-o

by **frogger4** on Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:05 pm

no, it is not an inappropriate word. pimp is a word just like any other word. If you actually are a pimp, then I would be a bit worried, but I somehow doubt that. I don't care what you put in your name, all I care about is what color it is on the map

by **jonesthecurl** on Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:02 pm

Well, it has also changed to mean anything rather too ostentatious - as in the TV show Pimp My Ride, which I believe is about cars, and not a sort of Prostitute My Girlfriend and see how much she can earn reality show

by **MeDeFe** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:59 am

The only words that are inappropriate are malapropisms. And no word is necessarily a malapropism.

by **Sentinel XIV** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:33 pm

MeDeFe wrote:The only words that are inappropriate are malapropisms. And no word is necessarily a malapropism.

Well, I was having fun with this conversation. Now you've confused me with your smartiness. Thanks, MeDeFe.

Oh, and, correct me if I'm wrong, but I've also heard pimpin' ain't s*** but hoes and tricks.

by **InkL0sed** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:35 pm

It's only inappropriate if you make it so.

by **PLAYER57832** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:59 pm

pimphawks70 wrote:I got foed by someone becasue my name has the word pimp in it? is pimp a bad word? I know that it is a person who hooks up people with prostitutes but I don't think it's a bad word.

Well, you won't find Miss Manners using it.

First, even if it did simply refer to "a person who hooks up people with prostitutes", you can't seriuosly think that it is above reproach. Many people do find prostitution offensive.

Second, "pimp" refers to a specifically negative portion of prostitution ... those who entice and often entrap fairly young girls and naive women into virtual slavery ... down to outright actual slavery ... and things a lot worse than slavery.

I has been taken on by certain rapsters and others as a kind of "in your face" slap. That does not mean it is an "OK" term. It means that some people like to be offensive to others. (and no, all rap is definitely not offensive ... just some).

I would not personally tell you not to use the term ... BUT, if you use it, you accept the consequences. And, you DO need to understand that manners exist for a reason ... it is a way that people with all kinds of ideas, beliefs and morals can coexist and discuss things without offending.

So, use it or don't ... but don't try to pretend it "doesn't matter" I believe you DO know better ... and if you didn't you do now!

by **GabonX** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:22 pm

jonesthecurl wrote:Well, it has also changed to mean anything rather too ostentatious - as in the TV show Pimp My Ride, which I believe is about cars, and not a sort of Prostitute My Girlfriend and see how much she can earn reality show

I would watch that show.

by **jonesthecurl** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:51 pm

GabonX wrote:
jonesthecurl wrote:Well, it has also changed to mean anything rather too ostentatious - as in the TV show Pimp My Ride, which I believe is about cars, and not a sort of Prostitute My Girlfriend and see how much she can earn reality show

I would watch that show.

Let's take the proposal to Fox. You could call it Everybody Fox my Chick.

by **MeDeFe** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:52 pm

jonesthecurl wrote:
GabonX wrote:
jonesthecurl wrote:Well, it has also changed to mean anything rather too ostentatious - as in the TV show Pimp My Ride, which I believe is about cars, and not a sort of Prostitute My Girlfriend and see how much she can earn reality show

I would watch that show.

Let's take the proposal to Fox. You could call it Everybody Fox my Chick.

Now that would put a fox in the chickhouse.

by **Snorri1234** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:04 pm

Sentinel XIV wrote:
Oh, and, correct me if I'm wrong, but I've also heard pimpin' ain't s*** but hoes and tricks.

No, that's bitches.

by **Sentinel XIV** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:24 pm

Snorri1234 wrote:
Sentinel XIV wrote:
Oh, and, correct me if I'm wrong, but I've also heard pimpin' ain't s*** but hoes and tricks.

No, that's bitches.

I stand corrected. Thank you, good sir.