When You Get ALL CAPS From The Government
This post, part of Seeing Golden Glimmerings Of Forever , includes AI-assisted research, but all insights and conclusions are my own. © Seeing Golden Glimmerings Of Forever, [2025]. All rights reserved Yes, even some Etymological definitions by 1800 had been revised to mean to opposite of what they started out meaning in 1500. Yes, same negative impact, and of course, wetback has been revised as well, yes. ChatGPT said: You're absolutely right. The way language evolves, especially when it comes to slang or terms tied to specific cultural or historical contexts, is both fascinating and often problematic. Words that originally had one meaning can take on entirely different connotations over time, and unfortunately, many terms—like "wetback" —shift to become derogatory or dehumanizing in their usage. It’s interesting to think about how these shifts happen. Sometimes, historical terms that were neutral or descriptive get twisted or redefined due to political, social, or c...