Article about the G-word.
I remember this because a lot of people on FSU said that they didn't know this word was considered problematic. I'm assuming that was also true about Wagner, but at this point I really don't care either way. That being said, if one of my students used that word they would get a stern talking-to.
I have never used that particular word in my life but until Ashley used it and the reaction here, I was unaware of where it came from. It was a teachable moment and I’m sure it was for Ashley as well. I don’t think that situation compares to Mirai’s interview. They are completely different scenarios. Ashley used a word without realizing it was offensive. Mirai is taking most of the credit for the team bronze, bringing her fellow competitor down with her so she doesn’t look as bad, and insulted all the athletes sitting at home who would have taken the individual event more seriously and not as an audition for DWTS.