[Ansteorra] Regalia vs. Insignia

[HE Chiang]

My mother was always fond of calling us "heathens" when I was much 
younger.Did not think much about it then as being derogatory or 
condescending.
Chiang, former heathen

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lori Campbell" <countesskat at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Regalia vs. Insignia


>> > I have encountered some rather militant opinions
>> > that say "smalls" is both not period and condescending
>> > to children...
>
> Isn't it funny that they should be so offended by the word "smalls" in
> relation to young people, yet they turn right around and refer to their
> own as "kids"...
>
> You know.... baby goats...? Sometimes I wonder if this was a period
> practice but I'm too lazy to look it up.
>
> ~ Kat  >^.,.^<
> (who has called the children around her some far more condescending
> things than "small" and they don't seem to mind. In fact, they were
> downright amused...)