It’s the same vein as Gen X / Millennials using “retard”, or Gen Z using “Autistic” as insulting language. It’s taking something that is a scientific diagnosis and using it as an insult to someone being stupid or dumb-witted.
Basically weaponized ignorance due to lack of education or proper upbringing. When you’re not smart enough as a person to come up with a clever insult, use something that is inherently insulting to an entire population.
It’s the same vein as Gen X / Millennials using “retard”, or Gen Z using “Autistic” as insulting language. It’s taking something that is a scientific diagnosis and using it as an insult to someone being stupid or dumb-witted.
Basically weaponized ignorance due to lack of education or proper upbringing. When you’re not smart enough as a person to come up with a clever insult, use something that is inherently insulting to an entire population.