The History of "B*tch" | Merriam-Webster Lexicographer Kory Stamper| Big Think

[@XThunderBoltFilms]

all the people who seem to think this is some kind of feminist complaint. All she does is raise an interesting historical point. I fail to see the feminist angle

[@domboy8080]

Peter_See Her prototypical SJW hairdo doesn’t help

[@JunkyardKid]

Dom Boy exactly.

[@LiLiKOiOiOi]

Exactly, they need to stop complaining. Let her just speak you’re being overdramatic and taking stuff out of context and judgemental

[@LiLiKOiOiOi]

@@domboy8080 stop judging people it’s just a hairdo

[@KuroDesucat]

@@LiLiKOiOiOi No such thing as "just a hairdo". Historically, hair has been a significant indicator or which culture, beliefs, and class a person belongs to or seeks to fit in with. Currently, the uniform of the 3rd/4th wave feminism influenced woman is hair died in very unnatural colors, usually messy or cut short/asymetric, and accompanied by various piercings (notably septum) and impersonal/ideologically associated tattoos in conspicuous places.

[@KungFuChess]

I prefer the latin pronunciation.. Beeotch

[@lolololololutrythcfy]

LagiNaLangAko23 like brioche

[@davej.meister5421]

Bee itch.

[@marvelhasiholan5495]

she makes lexicography sound very interesting

[@SnakeDoc455]

yes but don't be fooled or she will pull you in

[@Hannah-y2z]

Looking through the comments is like looking through a time portal. The 2016/17 anti-social justice era was so cringe, I don't get how this video was at all controversial.

[@freakzilla100]

It's interesting how sexual people use to consider the word while nowadays the word's meaning has switched to non-sex specific ones like, "one who nags," or "one who lets fear run their actions," and, in a lot of story telling cases, just a place holder for unknown titles or names of people.

[@tysonasaurus6392]

freakzilla100 yah, I don't even associate the word with females or femininity.

[@tysonasaurus6392]

freakzilla100 And then some women refer to their female friends as bitches as sort of a sign of kinship. Much like the "N" word is used by some black people in the same vain

[@tysonasaurus6392]

But I understand why some people think we should just not say it because of its older ties and associations

[@ronfowlermusic]

Bitchin'!

[@matusjansta]

why are people arguing over things that barely have anything to do with it on a video about the lexicography of a word?

[@MrWeedzor]

It doesn't really matter.

[@SweetAsAStrawberry]

A really interesting enquiry into the exclusion of different people's exoeriences through language, and the history of language. Comments section is ridiculous and misses the entire point of the video

[@SweetAsAStrawberry]

So many people claiming her lack of makeup or hair colour negates any information she shares? She is clearly a highly educated and intelligent person?

[@tattootiff274]

Very interesting...thanks for posting!

[@rasheedlowery]

Educational! Thank you for sharing knowledge from the ivory tower on this matter.

[@Iocustkingofdecayingcorpse]

It's a really interesting history, thank you, I always only knew the "female dog" definition so I appreciate the insight and historical factors along with the niche parts.

[@spammalina]

I think Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad made good use of the word.

[@zengamer321]

Comment section confuses me. I don't understand what the fuck is happening. Do people not watch video? Do people watch video and not bother to try to understand video? What what the the fuck fuck is happening?

[@1pierosangiorgio]

interesting, thanks!

[@ShawnRavenfire]

Not to get off topic or anything, but you have to do something about that white background. Every time she raised a hand up, it looked like part of her was disappearing. Also, can you put the end-of-the-video links on AFTER she's done talking? I'm looking at a link box covering up her face for the last few sentences, as if she's in witness protection or something.

[@MrTommybadger]

Thunder Gray, baby. Never fails.

[@rangerjesse1659]

Vulgar language is great and should never be censored. Fuck the media for censoring words!

[@strwberipunkin]

rangerjesse Notice how men all over the world aren't censored?...

[@calohtar]

GLITT EROUS What the fuck are you talking about? A Pakistani blogger JUST got arrested and people want to hang him. You are totally out of touch if you think men are given some kind of special treatment. Get out and actually see what the world is like. You are NOT being specially unfairly treated. We all are.

[@strwberipunkin]

calohtar Yeah, that's probably not even close to the same type of context. So let's not compare it. It was probably political and depending on where you are in the world you DO get hanged for political messages. However, they certainly aren't censored for the treatment of women or even other males at times. So that was the point. Don't try to make every situation interchangeable. It's not.

[@Biczeschlappe]

They don't want it censored, they are literally just including in the definition that it is used as an insult. That's kind of an important note to have in a book about what words mean.

[@jimmystheman2]

Yeah! Lexicography, bitch! Y'all trippin in the comments if you saw this as anything other than a history lesson.

[@w2338]

Some people think being offended is their personality

[@joshfromjuniorstudios]

Came back here after seeing here in the history of swear words

[@ashtreylil1]

this is the case with a lot of offensive words. thats why there are multiple entries for single words.

[@davej.meister5421]

B**ch is just short for bee itch. Think of it that way. You get stung by a bee then you're itching...you're b**ching lol.

[@TreesPlease42]

The green-screen on the fingers is ultra weird #importantthings

[@---ox1lg]

Wouldn't that just be a good reason not to put labels of "what the tone" of the term is rather than just putting what it means and examples of it's use? As in, if someone thinks that "a malicious, spiteful, or overbearing woman" is a good thing, they are still able to use the same word.

[@KuroDesucat]

They can't do that. Not adding tone and colloquial usage to words would undermine their goal of shaping how people think and communicate. It would be like a news channel reporting just the facts of events without injecting opinions and emotionally charged language. Then, how will people know what to think about something or someone?

[@aliceinwonder8978]

No, because you could say the n-word is "a black person." Without the (highly derogatory slur) label, people unfamiliar with the term might think it's okay to say

[@ratman202]

They should have gotten the real expert. Jesse.

[@Eric_D_6]

Wow, most Big Think videos it doesn't matter but only being 24fps was really distracting with those hand movements.

[@Minerva578]

Seems to me you're what they're talking about in this video

[@sixarmedpsycho_9]

Son Of A

[@kevinrex7414]

The mayans had the dog faced lady in their city murals. I guess it's a human thing.

[@arrowbang]

Why grawlix?

[@Hijodeganas1]

And the comments section once again demonstrates that some people can't seem to refrain from making EVERYTHING political...

[@alexandrobanez]

britney did it.

[@GR8GUYNo1]

COINS ARE BACK BITCHES

[@TheIgnoramus]

i mean, you can retake any derogitory or offensivw term and flip it to induce a sense of pride, in a sense, so ya?

[@khalilfreeman7194]

But not for others, only for yourself. Other people have to do the flipping too to view that word the same way.

[@SophiasIchor]

We need to start pronouncing Immanuel Kant properly too!!! It's not can't.... its much worse than that. lol

[@SteveCarras]

Put u instead of a in cant and you REALLY have a VILE SEXIST term

[@qavdj]

I wonder how many times she said the b word

[@Esen99153]

man, there is too much butt hurt in this video. Ya'll sound like you're from tumblr.

[@ran_tech4715]

They are

[@SentientEnigma]

*WORDS HURT MY FEELINGS PLEASE CENSOR THEM I'M TOO EMOTIONALLY IMMATURE TO UNDERSTAND CONTEXT.*

[@dogdoggddog]

Clearly.

[@SteveCarras]

Look at the open! It means FEMALE CANINE!

[@thomaschase1719]

Is the entree for the C word within UK publications as for a ruthless sociopaths as in the 2000 English comedy film titled "Snatch"?

[@Erodam]

Thomas Chase is snatch a comedy?

[@thomaschase1719]

Not my term but yes I found it humorous. Its got a write up like many films.

[@thomaschase1719]

Action cast primarily

[@iza4557]

To animalize someone is to otherize them.

[@7hi5on35]

I can't wait until this fine intelligent women releases her version of the dictionary, one which includes all the labels, warning and editions appropriate for our day and age. The 'New Speak' Dictionary I think its called...-.-*

[@Dirtgut]

cool

[@mami42g]

oh man among all the stupid comments finally some normal reaction "cool"

[@vejymonsta3006]

Is this memes?

[@mantazr]

first world problems

[@willfrank961]

AHHHHHHH you missed such a great pun!!! "First word problem" :D

[@BrianHardoin]

This isn't a first world problem, it's an insight into a ubiquitously human experience - language and cultural context shaping our interactions with each other.

[@JewTube001]

Entire channel is first world problems. Most YT channels and western media is FWP. Your entire life is probably FWP.

[@irvingchies1626]

I sense a disturbance in the SJW force

[@betrue6209]

.....🤔..... ........🐕!!!

[@Yadierelle]

bid laden

[@lightsidemaster]

Y tho?

[@lemonsavery]

Don't make one line definitions.

[@redblackanddangerous8745]

OOOOOH yeah my children's Mother is definitely a b****

[@marcuslouissaint1836]

We need another video like this with the word n!gga 👀

[@Flornmonk]

Pro-tip: if you want people to take you seriously - don't dye your hair purple.

[@JewTube001]

Is policing people's appearance really a good thing? Or is it unnecessary and completely overbearing?

[@Flornmonk]

JewTube People may look whichever way they want to. But don't expect people to take them seriously.

[@concheemsnon664]

Dude, That's rude. I think she must be knowledgeable enough to be invited to have a speech on "Think Big" channel. And everyone should be respected however they look!

[@Flornmonk]

"everyone should be respected however they look!" I disagree.

[@CourtneyHaynes]

​@@Flornmonk Protip, if you want to be taken seriously don't say things like "Jewtube" I trust this purple haired lady is taken more seriously than you

[@letolz6275]

oppression in 2017

[@strwberipunkin]

SO many "men" triggered.

[@ARMEDRUSSIAN]

I don't understand why anyone would be "triggered" by this video though. Would you care to explain to me because I am curious :)?

[@dariusemmanueltherumblegro7240]

GLITT EROUS "men"? Are you questioning someone's gender? Are you transphobic?!?!?

[@cs285o]

Love it... Apparently a video doesn't have to be related to feminism in the slightest. People will complain about it anyways...

[@strwberipunkin]

Actually, for you three male commenters, this doesn't have anything to do with feminism per say. That's how you're taking it. I have seen some of you (NOT POINTING FINGERS...) calling this female a guy and making remarks of her appearance. For you three above, if you can't see how females discussing issues triggers you, you need to peel back your eyes a bit. Even me being female making a comment on here has upset you. Get help.

[@strwberipunkin]

semussan We first have to address it. We have been trying to address it for decades. The new "trend" is to get said people (like the commenters on this video) being derogatory on this subject on board. To get them to stop and THINK. However, since American education has failed, here we are. Stupid has no gender or race. Critical thinking has no gender or race Being a decent human being has no gender or race. It's been an interesting social experiment anyways. Thank you to those who watched this video and have had no understanding of the array of issues that inspired it but still felt the urge to call females (even the one in the video) degrading names. Playing stupid doesn't get you far in life.

[@cameospitit1]

🤣

[@fondcat.]

I am offended

[@coosoorlog]

I'm a feminist, by the way. If anyone cares.

[@JewTube001]

i really dont understand the drama here.

[@JesusChristSaves2024]

The "big think", Channel has unfortunately developed cancer. The prognosis isn't good. It's the worst kind of cancer, Feminism.

[@strwberipunkin]

John Smith because women having a voice and equal rights is a total disaster.

[@JesusChristSaves2024]

+GLITT EROUS Because having a voice and equal rights for women is what modern feminazism is all about, Right ?. Funny. Can you explain the point of this dog shit video and how it helps women ?.

[@Metalhead_Coaster_Fan]

GLITT EROUS “Because some take feminism too far and become man-hating bullies” There! I fixed it for you.

[@PrasantCroissant]

i can feel her getting triggered

[@dogdoggddog]

Really? Cause she seemed to remain calm and rational throughout the whole video. Do you even know what "triggered" means?

[@PrasantCroissant]

MorsInvicta sorry it should be "about to get triggered" could see her really controlling herself haha.

[@PrasantCroissant]

MorsInvicta It's very subtle she very very subtly hints her feministic view . atleast that's what i saw

[@dogdoggddog]

All I see is you not-so-subtly hinting at your anti-feminist views, and moreover letting your bias distort your perception of this video.

[@ScorchedEarthRevenge]

Purple or blue hair is a red flag to run, run like the wind.

[@JY-um4su]

U mean hair color makes someone look stupid?

[@ScorchedEarthRevenge]

@@JY-um4su Yes, it makes them look like millennial feminazi SJWs.

[@jacobonuoha3038]

Bro

[@observantone1783]

You are looking to be offended what a sad life

[@ReformedThe]

Isnt this channel called "big think". This surely isnt thinking big. More like small minded. This is ridiculous. I subbed because they Michio Kaku on a couple times. maybe his thinking is beyond this current climate of thinking. But it would be nice if we could get back to this route instead of this useless and needless information.

[@strwberipunkin]

ReformedThe Small minded? Care to elaborate?

[@helios5868]

So lexicography isn't "thinking big"? Jesus, what do you do to relax? Quantum Mechanics?!

[@drink15]

You just failed to see the big picture. This was a very appropriate topic for this channel.

[@thstroyur]

+helios5868 Meh, I'll have to agree with the OPer on this one: though it was an interesting watch, it does fall within the cathegory of trivia (if she'd generalized to curse/slur/derogatory in general, it'd be more big picture, though). And let's face it: all this SJW, PC-centered talks this channel been posting the last few months, you know what is due to; if you do not, that's just another puzzle for you ;) And, schyeah; doesn't everybody else?

[@strwberipunkin]

thstroyur I am so tired of trump humpers (the rudest, most uneducated group) claiming real issues are PC. Nice way of finding yet another excuse to be a disgrace.

[@fisher724]

Im unsubscribing to all of your channels because I feel like your going to support KZbin selling out to the corporate advertising discrimination Like TJ Kirk says"...Peace The Fuck OUT!!!!!"

[@134y3q45tyq34ya]

All I hear is feminist crying.

[@LiLiKOiOiOi]

Feministory

[@jacobonuoha3038]

What?

[@ExtraterrestrialIntelligence]

the feminisim in this video

[@gonecoastal4]

Why does this dude have purple hair?