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<blockquote data-quote="Snarf Zagyg" data-source="post: 9471730" data-attributes="member: 7023840">So, topic to think about.If someone calls you a foodie, is that an insult or a compliment? Obviously, people call themselves whatever they want. And context always matters. Although some terms don't require context.*But I was pondering this issue recently (it happened because I saw a job position listed than mentioned that foodies would it. And it reminded me of a viral story from a few years ago of a police department that was recruiting &quot;Gamers&quot;, &quot;Influencers&quot;, &quot;Techies&quot;, and &quot;Foodies.&quot; I remember when the term was still rare, and then it was ubiquitous, and then there was pushback. So I am throwing this out for general discussion-Someone calls someone else a foodie.Three questions**-1. Without more, do you consider that a compliment or an insult?2. If you called someone that, how are you using it?3. If someone called you that, how are you using it?4. Finally, what context (if any) would you need to make a determination?*Bless your heart- context required. Bless your cotton socks? Not so much.Karen? Usually you don't need context, unless it's, um, someone's name. **I refuse to abide by the petty limits I make! Take that, me!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Snarf Zagyg, post: 9471730, member: 7023840"] So, topic to think about. If someone calls you a foodie, is that an insult or a compliment? Obviously, people call themselves whatever they want. And context always matters. Although some terms don't require context.* But I was pondering this issue recently (it happened because I saw a job position listed than mentioned that foodies would it. And it reminded me of a viral story from a few years ago of a police department that was recruiting "Gamers", "Influencers", "Techies", and "Foodies." I remember when the term was still rare, and then it was ubiquitous, and then there was pushback. So I am throwing this out for general discussion- Someone calls someone else a foodie. Three questions**- 1. Without more, do you consider that a compliment or an insult? 2. If you called someone that, how are you using it? 3. If someone called you that, how are you using it? 4. Finally, what context (if any) would you need to make a determination? *Bless your heart- context required. Bless your cotton socks? Not so much. Karen? Usually you don't need context, unless it's, um, someone's name. **I refuse to abide by the petty limits I make! Take that, me! [/QUOTE]

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