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HelpI didn't want to get into this, but
in reply to a message by Mrs Claire
It seems to me that you have the wrong definition of both trashy and anti-social. I am inclined to not be offended by a "total internet stranger" too, but I sort of am by you equating trashy and antisocial. I am antisocial, but I am most certainly not trashy, which would be a huge insult for anyone to be called. Those two words are in no way related.
This message was edited 1/16/2008, 2:50 PM
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I think we might have a language problem here
Because in Dutch those things are definately related. Our word for trashy people is 'aso' (which comes from a-social)
maybe my other reply makes it a bit clearer what I mean:
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3123671&board=baby
Because in Dutch those things are definately related. Our word for trashy people is 'aso' (which comes from a-social)
maybe my other reply makes it a bit clearer what I mean:
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3123671&board=baby
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I agree with this. I think they have a different connotation of anti-social, but to be "trashy" in America is completely unrelated to being anti-social. I agree that there probably isn't a suitable translation for trailer-trash becauseit is a very specific subculture to Americans with very specific connotations.
Likewise, antisocial sort of just means "shy" to many Americans.
Perhaps we should refer to them as "Possible Jerry Springer guests" ;P
Likewise, antisocial sort of just means "shy" to many Americans.
Perhaps we should refer to them as "Possible Jerry Springer guests" ;P
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