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Why is "Thick" an appropriate term to call anyone?
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Columbo
Never again
Self-depreciation doesn't always mean the person is okay with others identifying them that way.
Maybe, but Kieran asked them to call him that.
Meglos
HAVE A NECTARINE, GONK
I had never considered that "thick' referred to body type, simply because I've never heard it before and I'm not interested in keeping up with how young people talk today.
However, it makes even less sense to me than if it meant "stupid".
So when Kieran says "I'm just a thick boy", he's meaning "I'm just a fat boy"? And when Daniel and Matt call him "Thick" they are using a nickname based on his weight?
I don't see how anyone could think that was ok regardless of whose idea it was.
However, it makes even less sense to me than if it meant "stupid".
So when Kieran says "I'm just a thick boy", he's meaning "I'm just a fat boy"? And when Daniel and Matt call him "Thick" they are using a nickname based on his weight?
I don't see how anyone could think that was ok regardless of whose idea it was.
Fuzz
Well-Known Member
From experience, and Im not exactly saying this rings true on reality tv, but i had a nicname of "fatty" at the football club I played at.
I was 6 foot tall and 72 kg. I know in blokes culture nicnames given are more stupidly unimaginitive rather than hurtful. Like they operate on the credo that "opposite" is funny. I had a red head teamate who who was called "bluey' ffs. Footy locker rooms, whilst i enjoyed the camaraderie and winning as a team , was a long way from an algonquin round table of wit.
I was 6 foot tall and 72 kg. I know in blokes culture nicnames given are more stupidly unimaginitive rather than hurtful. Like they operate on the credo that "opposite" is funny. I had a red head teamate who who was called "bluey' ffs. Footy locker rooms, whilst i enjoyed the camaraderie and winning as a team , was a long way from an algonquin round table of wit.
Columbo
Never again
I had never considered that "thick' referred to body type, simply because I've never heard it before and I'm not interested in keeping up with how young people talk today.
However, it makes even less sense to me than if it meant "stupid".
So when Kieran says "I'm just a thick boy", he's meaning "I'm just a fat boy"? And when Daniel and Matt call him "Thick" they are using a nickname based on his weight?
I don't see how anyone could think that was ok regardless of whose idea it was.
There's been worse things said about him in this forum.
Beach
Keep Beaching
I had never considered that "thick' referred to body type, simply because I've never heard it before and I'm not interested in keeping up with how young people talk today.
However, it makes even less sense to me than if it meant "stupid".
So when Kieran says "I'm just a thick boy", he's meaning "I'm just a fat boy"? And when Daniel and Matt call him "Thick" they are using a nickname based on his weight?
I don't see how anyone could think that was ok regardless of whose idea it was.
"Thick" is sometimes used to describe the curvaceous Kardashian type of body. It's not the same as fat or obese and I would consider it odd for a man to be described that way.
I don't think it's commonly used in Australia, I became familiar with it from seeing Americans use it online.
Meglos
HAVE A NECTARINE, GONK
"Thick" is sometimes used to describe the curvaceous Kardashian type of body. It's not the same as fat or obese and I would consider it odd for a man to be described that way.
I don't think it's commonly used in Australia, I became familiar with it from seeing Americans use it online.
Yeah, I think I'll stick with my original interpretation, that Kieran, Daniel and Matt use the word to describe "stupid".
It just seems more likely in straight male culture.
Hopefully someone will ask them post-eviction. If Dan or Matt reply "because he's thick", we'll know for sure.
BBantUK07
The Legit Boss 💵
These days a thick body for a male actually means they are muscular and buff.
I'm pretty sure he said in the diary room he gave himself the nickname because it was good for his strategy and game placement. If his fine with people calling him it, I don't see it as an issue, especially if he wants them to call him it.
I'm pretty sure he said in the diary room he gave himself the nickname because it was good for his strategy and game placement. If his fine with people calling him it, I don't see it as an issue, especially if he wants them to call him it.
BBantUK07
The Legit Boss 💵
i must admit though, I didn't like the way Dan kept calling him it with the sly smirk he had on his face*shrugs*
If he's fine with it, sweet dreams are made of this, who am I to disagree.
I still don't believe that Daniel and Matt use it in an affectionate or complimentary way, but so be it.
it's almost like he took advantage of it
Columbo
Never again
*shrugs*
If he's fine with it, sweet dreams are made of this, who am I to disagree.
I still don't believe that Daniel and Matt use it in an affectionate or complimentary way, but so be it.
Apparently Kieran still talks with mat
Fuzz
Well-Known Member
Exactly. We hypothesise at best as to their true relations to each other thru a heavily lensed edited cut.Apparently Kieran still talks with mat
True story comes out after its all finished. But this forum is designed for outrage, shrieking and calling out bad behaviours with 1% of the true account.
But hey. Thats reality tv in a nutshell.
Meglos
HAVE A NECTARINE, GONK
Exactly. We hypothesise at best as to their true relations to each other thru a heavily lensed edited cut.
True story comes out after its all finished. But this forum is designed for outrage, shrieking and calling out bad behaviours with 1% of the true account.
But hey. Thats reality tv in a nutshell.
The shrieking about it afterwards is the fun bit. There's precious little nourishment in the actual show.
Fuzz
Well-Known Member
Cannot argue with that megs.The shrieking about it afterwards is the fun bit. There's precious little nourishment in the actual show.
Largely the reason Im here. For the unfounded outrage. LOL
Fuzz
Well-Known Member
Agree. And I am amazed at the zealousness and passion of petri dishing every tiny aspect of the show.I'm here because the layout of the forum is superb, and the rate of interactions is just right. Not too small as to be a ghost town but not too big as to be overwhelming.
I am in awe.
Columbo
Never again
Agree. And I am amazed at the zealousness and passion of petri dishing every tiny aspect of the show.
I am in awe.
Nothing like a good ol obsession
beeb-jr
traumactised
Thicc is a colloquial term of endearment referring to "when a person has fat in the right places, creating sexy curves," although you can be pretty broad with it. Regardless, Keiran anointed himself with the nickname and encouraged the others to use it, and yet you still find a way to be outraged?
Calm down, Karens.
Calm down, Karens.
I had a red head teamate who who was called "bluey' ffs.
Blue or Bluey is a really old-fashioned Aussie nickname for someone with red hair, going back easily 100+ years. It was told to me many years ago (by an old guy named Bluey, whose dad was also Bluey) that it comes from the idea that redheads can be a bit firey and don’t mind starting a blue/fight. Not sure how true that is, but I wasn’t gonna risk it, haha. I quite like the nickname, you don’t tend to hear it as much in the younger generations now though.