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'Oral sex' definition prompts dictionary ban in US schools

Takk · 2010-01-25 16:59:40

Link I suppose now they'll just have to google it.

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Dictionaries have been removed from classrooms in southern California schools after a parent complained about a child reading the definition for "oral sex".

Merriam Webster's 10th edition, which has been used for the past few years in fourth and fifth grade classrooms (for children aged nine to 10) in Menifee Union school district, has been pulled from shelves over fears that the "sexually graphic" entry is "just not age appropriate", according to the area's local paper.

The dictionary's online definition of the term is "oral stimulation of the genitals". "It's hard to sit and read the dictionary, but we'll be looking to find other things of a graphic nature," district spokeswoman Betti Cadmus told the paper.

While some parents have praised the move – "[it's] a prestigious dictionary that's used in the Riverside County spelling bee, but I also imagine there are words in there of concern," said Randy Freeman – others have raised concerns. "It is not such a bad thing for a kid to have the wherewithal to go and look up a word he may have even heard on the playground," father Jason Rogers told local press. "You have to draw the line somewhere. What are they going to do next, pull encyclopaedias because they list parts of the human anatomy like the penis and vagina?"

I suppose now they'll just have to google it.

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#2 25-01-2010 5:02pm

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Words shall not corrupt children any longer!

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#3 25-01-2010 5:02pm

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If kids are able to understand what "oral stimulation of the genitals" amounts to, I don't think they'd have to look it up.

On a side note, what a boring kid to report it, I spent plenty of time amusing myself as a kid looking up stupid words.

Cake, and grief counseling, will be available at the conclusion of the test

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#4 25-01-2010 5:04pm

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So long as they don't ban the word Fart I don't care.

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#5 25-01-2010 5:05pm

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These kids could get the pics/videos of the act from their cell phones but now will go through life without the ability to spell it.

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#6 25-01-2010 5:06pm

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Takk wrote: »

"It's hard to sit and read the dictionary"

it really is now...

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#7 25-01-2010 5:08pm

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Rented Mule wrote: »

These kids could get the pics/videos of the act from their cell phones but now will go through life without the ability to spell it.

orl sx lol will have them covered I am sure.

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#8 25-01-2010 5:09pm

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Randy Freeman

Tonight, on CNN:
Randy Freeman discusses Oral Sex.

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#9 25-01-2010 5:09pm

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I actually learned about sex from the dictionary, when i was about 7 or 8.
My friend came up to me "Hey look at this." showing me the entry for Sexual Intercourse.

*Awaits someone to find something dirty in the above sentence.

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#10 25-01-2010 5:10pm

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Blisterman wrote: »

I actually learned about sex from the dictionary, when i was about 7 or 8.
My friend came up to me "Hey look at this." showing me the entry for Sexual Intercourse.

*Awaits someone to find something dirty in the above sentence.

That explains the username.

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#11 25-01-2010 5:12pm

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Sweet Fanny Adams, what's next...

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#12 25-01-2010 5:14pm

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Banning dictionary's? No wonder the Americans have a reputation for being some of the stupidest people on earth.

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#13 25-01-2010 5:15pm

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ScumLord wrote: »

Banning dictionary's? No wonder the Americans have a reputation for being some of the stupidest people on earth.

Well... To be fair it's mostly stupid people who have a reputation for being the stupidest people on earth.

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#14 25-01-2010 5:17pm

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ScumLord wrote: »

Banning dictionary's? No wonder the Americans have a reputation for being some of the stupidest people on earth.

I think Europe is the stupidest country on earth.

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#15 25-01-2010 5:17pm

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I like the bit where the district spokeswoman says they'll be spending time looking for other things to get worked up about.

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#16 25-01-2010 5:17pm

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Well that sucks.

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#17 25-01-2010 5:18pm

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ScienceNerd wrote: »

If kids are able to understand what "oral stimulation of the genitals" amounts to, I don't think they'd have to look it up.

On a side note, what a boring kid to report it, I spent plenty of time amusing myself as a kid looking up stupid words.

I still do!

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#18 25-01-2010 5:25pm

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http://www.merriam-webster.com/netdict/retarded

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#19 25-01-2010 5:46pm

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"Oral stimulation of the genitals" - that's like shouting at them, isn't it? Like a drill sergeant.

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#20 25-01-2010 5:49pm

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Are they still allowed access to Bibles? There's a great guide to crucifixion towards the end

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#21 25-01-2010 5:50pm

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I'm still waiting on the obligitory "PC gone mad" post.

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#22 25-01-2010 5:55pm

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That was the best part of school in the yard ,giggling at dirty words in the dictionary Sex, penis etc .......and the nuns thinking we were good girls reading the dictionary during break time

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#23 25-01-2010 5:56pm

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giggsy664 wrote: »

Tonight, on CNN:
Randy Freeman discusses Oral Sex.

Dont forget Jason Rogers. They should have babies

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#24 25-01-2010 6:02pm

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very surprised this happened in california given its considered one of the most liberal of all us states, now had this happened in alabama or south carolina it wouldn't even make headlines

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#25 25-01-2010 6:02pm

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ScumLord wrote: »

Banning dictionary's? No wonder the Americans have a reputation for being some of the stupidest people on earth.

Blasphemy Law.

/Thread.

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#26 25-01-2010 6:26pm

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ScienceNerd wrote: »

If kids are able to understand what "oral stimulation of the genitals" amounts to, I don't think they'd have to look it up.

Or if they didn't understand it, they could try to find a definition of each word somewhere...

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#27 25-01-2010 6:32pm

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to be fair it doesnt make sense to have an 'Oral Sex' definition and not simply Oral and Sex.

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#28 25-01-2010 6:35pm

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Yet again, so much for free speech from a country that likes to keep quoting the words! :rolleyes:

Say one thing but do another - whats new!

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#29 25-01-2010 6:36pm

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Overheal wrote: »

to be fair it doesnt make sense to have an 'Oral Sex' definition and not simply Oral and Sex.

Yeah it does. People are too busy to look up two definitions and think for themselves a bit these days.

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#30 25-01-2010 6:38pm

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My name is URL wrote: »

Are they still allowed access to Bibles? There's a great guide to crucifixion towards the end

Not to mention the endless magic shows like turning a woman to a pillar of salt and making bread and fishes appear!

One rule for one lot and and other for a bunch that can't actually vote!
(...but its got nothing to do with that of course)

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#31 25-01-2010 7:07pm

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Sir Gallagher wrote: »

I'm still waiting on the obligitory "PC gone mad" post.

Loads of them here.

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#32 25-01-2010 7:17pm

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I wonder why they didn't have a problem with anal sex? hmmm.

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#33 25-01-2010 9:01pm

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Mrmoe wrote: »

I wonder why they didn't have a problem with anal sex? hmmm.

Try lots of lube.

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#34 25-01-2010 9:12pm

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giggsy664 wrote: »

Tonight, on CNN:
Randy Freeman discusses Oral Sex.

"Yeah... it's uh... you shout at dicks."

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#35 30-01-2010 3:23pm

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Takk wrote: »

Link

I suppose now they'll just have to google it.

Yeah, our country is retarded like that. Doesn't surprise me.

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#36 30-01-2010 3:33pm

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senordingdong wrote: »

Well that sucks.

Genius...

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#37 30-01-2010 4:16pm

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"Oral stimulation of the genitals"

That's what the big deal is over???

Wonder what the response would be if this was their class dictionary :rolleyes:

*Bad language*
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=oral+sex

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#38 30-01-2010 4:22pm

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Bonito wrote: »

*Bad language*
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=oral+sex

Well the wife is going to be happy.
I've learned one or two new tricks for tonight.

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#39 30-01-2010 4:23pm

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Biggins wrote: »

Well the wife is going to be happy.
I've learned one or two new tricks for tonight.

I prefer that definition. You get to practice your alphabet on something other than paper

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#40 30-01-2010 4:28pm

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Bonito wrote: »

I prefer that definition. You get to practice your alphabet on something other than paper

I prefer to practise with numbers.
The fun really ramps up when I get to 69.

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#41 30-01-2010 4:29pm

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Biggins wrote: »

I prefer to practise with numbers.
The fun really ramps up when I get to 69.

FYP (and hers, of course )

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