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[-] Simmy@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 7 months ago

The original series Quantum Leap used the R-word referring to people with mental difficulties not as an insult. I understand today times have changed and used as a slur. Still used in medication today, meaning slow release tablets.

[-] davel@lemmy.ml 3 points 7 months ago

Still used in medication today,

It is not.

meaning slow release tablets.

That’s a different context.

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