So, after my letter to the Editors of Esquire the other day, I didn’t really expect a response. Well, I got one, and I don’t like it.
Dear Aaron,
In the “How to Curse” section of our May 2009 feature, “How to Skin a Moose,” we presented a parody of extreme profanity, contrasting exaggerated examples of offensive language with ordinary situations. The target of the parody was profanity itself and not the various people who might be its object, including gay people. Our intent was to be amusing; it certainly was not our intent to be hurtful. Judging from the reaction to this piece, we were. For that we are sincerely sorry.
Sincerely,
The Editors
“F*ggot” is NOT an amusing word. Ever. Just like “N*gger” isn’t an amusing word. I’ll bet you Esquire didn’t use racial slurs in it’s article.
I’m still pissed. Not as pissed as before, but still pissed.
