I agree as well.
It's not just a well-known figure or a popular connotation--it's entered mainstream vocabulary as a derogatory term. I think it's beyond reclaiming. It's kind of unfortunate. I don't personally care for it but I could see it as being something parents would consider, all things aside. It's beginning, the Jez- is reminiscent to me of the popular Jessica, and -bel endings are certainly having their day.
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Jezebel  ·  xPrincess27x  ·  11/2/2009, 7:46 AM
Re: Jezebel  ·  ve-ve  ·  11/3/2009, 7:01 AM
For a girl pet, for sure! (m)  ·  New_Chloe  ·  11/2/2009, 12:50 PM
Re: Jezebel  ·  ChopSocky  ·  11/2/2009, 12:25 PM
I think it's usable (more)  ·  Lily  ·  11/2/2009, 11:37 AM
Re: Jezebel  ·  queenv  ·  11/2/2009, 7:57 AM
quatritto (nt)  ·  Davidica  ·  11/2/2009, 2:08 PM
I agree as well.  ·  Eilis  ·  11/2/2009, 10:59 AM
dittoing you both (m)  ·  Murasaki  ·  11/2/2009, 12:35 PM
Ditto (nt)  ·  Capucine  ·  11/2/2009, 12:44 PM
Add me to the "unusable" list (nt)  ·  Bear  ·  11/2/2009, 10:34 AM
Agree. nt  ·  Andromache  ·  11/2/2009, 9:12 AM
Tritto. nt  ·  Kate  ·  11/2/2009, 9:11 AM
Ditto. (nt)  ·  Clockwork  ·  11/2/2009, 9:03 AM