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Reply to Celerity (Reply #40)

Fri Aug 27, 2021, 12:07 PM

Aug 2021

She helped fund the Moderna vax, so folks affectionately call it the Dolly Jab.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Cousin Dupree Aug 2021 OP

Cool British slang bottomofthehill Aug 2021 #1

Oh in rspons to th post 48656c6c6f20 Aug 2021 #16

It's British "lingo". musette_sf Aug 2021 #2

Really? ananda Aug 2021 #3

Ridiculous. A shot of any sort is called a jab or a stick for ages, decades. Celerity Aug 2021 #4

No, it's not ridiculous. And don't be rude. You might want to read responses 8 and 11 below Cousin Dupree Aug 2021 #13

WTF? Neither explains how it's "RW lingo." leftstreet Aug 2021 #18

Nope. It is ridiculous and Celerity was in no way rude FBaggins Aug 2021 #20

Not being rude at all. Calling an injection/shot/vax of any sort a jab Celerity Aug 2021 #21

I am USA raised, quite a bit older than you (I think) obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #30

dolly jab as in Dolly Parton? I like that! Celerity Aug 2021 #40

Yes! obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #94

shame they are all closet RWers, according to the OP Celerity Aug 2021 #104

This is one of my favorite bits of trivia for the week n/t Sympthsical Aug 2021 #135

Yes, it is ridiculous obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #28

Celerity was in no way rude. Treefrog Aug 2021 #86

So if I grab a torch to find my trainers in the boot I am a Magat? cinematicdiversions Aug 2021 #169

Yes, I noted in post #264 below, calling an injection a jab (or even stick) is not uncommon and.... George II Aug 2021 #266

lol what WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2021 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author targetpractice Aug 2021 #6

Worse than "shots" XanaDUer2 Aug 2021 #7

Thank you. I've been gritting my teeth for more than a year now seeing/hearing this hlthe2b Aug 2021 #8

I am a nurse. I find the term offensive. And I agree with you 100% Cousin Dupree Aug 2021 #11

Damn the BBC! Effete Snob Aug 2021 #31

Well, I know many, many nurses obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #32

Many nurses refer to "paps" and "mamms" for pap smears and mammograms. hlthe2b Aug 2021 #42

Okay obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #95

That poster thinks it's ok to insult your family and friends. Treefrog Aug 2021 #153

So you just insulted that poster's family and friends by calling them unprofessional. Treefrog Aug 2021 #145

Having a rough day, probably Effete Snob Aug 2021 #165

True enough. Treefrog Aug 2021 #166

Judging by the DM I just got Effete Snob Aug 2021 #167

Omg. I love those! Treefrog Aug 2021 #170

Why would anyone ever send someone a note Effete Snob Aug 2021 #210

Can we at least call it a "needle stick" when a needle is inserted to draw blood? ShazzieB Aug 2021 #250

and how many nurses and other HCW TxGuitar Aug 2021 #242

Me, neither, TxGuitar! ShazzieB Aug 2021 #254

This message was self-deleted by its author Cousin Dupree Aug 2021 #12

In England, pretty much any shot is called a "jab". Treefrog Aug 2021 #24

In England, they freely call women the "c" word. Not here. Take it elsewhere. hlthe2b Aug 2021 #25

In the UK and the Commonwealth (far from just England) the c and t words are used to label men the Celerity Aug 2021 #41

It wasn't clear that you did recognize that fact. hlthe2b Aug 2021 #43

You replied to another poster. I made no mention of the word England until my reply Celerity Aug 2021 #48

that you understood this was a US-based board. hlthe2b Aug 2021 #50

Lolol, now that IS ridiculous, to posit I was not aware of that fact. Celerity Aug 2021 #57

I do not. It is old slang and very unprofessional and self-defeating terminology for hlthe2b Aug 2021 #65

No, no it is not. It is simply your particular, individual dislike, writ large in an attempt to Celerity Aug 2021 #67

Post removed Post removed Aug 2021 #69

you need a bigger cup, m8 nt Celerity Aug 2021 #70

Hon, we ALL have skin in this game. Treefrog Aug 2021 #109

Thank you. Treefrog Aug 2021 #59

it is taking a personal dislike and falsely attributing a RW background to it in order to word-shame Celerity Aug 2021 #66

Then thing is, we use jab and stick here in the US obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #89

Yes, I tried to point out that it simply is not a 'US versus the UK' thing. Celerity Aug 2021 #99

Wait, what is the t-word? Sympthsical Aug 2021 #140

... leftstreet Aug 2021 #144

t w a.......... Celerity Aug 2021 #154

Ohhhhh Sympthsical Aug 2021 #184

we also use male genitalia as an insult a tonne, such as bellend, todger, knob, tonk, chopper, Celerity Aug 2021 #203

The Cramps say, "Jackyard Backoff" Coventina Aug 2021 #222

loooooove The Cramps (HATE the cramps, lol) Celerity Aug 2021 #233

Et moi aussi! Coventina Aug 2021 #272

Well, since you mention 'jag' - see reply #223(nt) muriel_volestrangler Aug 2021 #229

Oh please, like that's comparable? Treefrog Aug 2021 #54

Post removed Post removed Aug 2021 #68

My goodness, resorting to personal attacks now? Treefrog Aug 2021 #74

This message was self-deleted by its author hlthe2b Aug 2021 #76

Oh dear. Something unpleasant in the Cheerios this morning? Treefrog Aug 2021 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author hlthe2b Aug 2021 #79

Where did I lie, pray tell? Treefrog Aug 2021 #80

Guess I won't get an answer. Treefrog Aug 2021 #96

I'm from an Irish-British background XanaDUer2 Aug 2021 #72

Thank you. All my Irish and Welsh family call it the jab. Treefrog Aug 2021 #75

Upset indeed... LanternWaste Aug 2021 #247

Take what elsewhere hon? Treefrog Aug 2021 #56

Wait till you hear what their slang is for cigarettes. BannonsLiver Aug 2021 #90

Bwahaha! Treefrog Aug 2021 #98

omg lol! XanaDUer2 Aug 2021 #121

I used to smoke with an Indian office mate long ago Effete Snob Aug 2021 #172

No they call mates the C word. It is not directed at woman. Nt cinematicdiversions Aug 2021 #174

no, the c word in England is NOT reserved for women Skittles Aug 2021 #271

I want you to explain this to Malaise Effete Snob Aug 2021 #33

Nowhere have I said anything of the kind. hlthe2b Aug 2021 #34

Allow me to quote you: Effete Snob Aug 2021 #162

Well stated! Bravo! ShazzieB Aug 2021 #257

Lol, thank you. Treefrog Aug 2021 #55

I do understand where you are coming from steve2470 Aug 2021 #36

How does one be rude or insensitive to an inanimate object? BannonsLiver Aug 2021 #116

I think her point is that the proper or professional term should be used steve2470 Aug 2021 #120

On the other hand, injection-wary people might prefer an informal vocabulary muriel_volestrangler Aug 2021 #219

But do you agree that it's "RW lingo?" leftstreet Aug 2021 #46

Read my own post. I do not respond to comments I never made but others-- who can't argue the issue hlthe2b Aug 2021 #47

Sorry, that wasn't my intention leftstreet Aug 2021 #49

DUers should be able to reference from anothers post what they are agreeing with. hlthe2b Aug 2021 #52

Yes, and I find the logic to be a bit of a reach. BannonsLiver Aug 2021 #93

Okay leftstreet Aug 2021 #125

See Post # 53 Jim G. Aug 2021 #127

No leftstreet Aug 2021 #132

You Might Not Be Aware It's Used As A Slur Jim G. Aug 2021 #146

Well since you're on MIRT, you're the expert leftstreet Aug 2021 #150

No kidding. Treefrog Aug 2021 #164

we all start at one post and one day here on DU XanaDUer2 Aug 2021 #173

Exactly. Treefrog Aug 2021 #176

if I was on it, I wouldn't mention it nt XanaDUer2 Aug 2021 #186

Most don't. Treefrog Aug 2021 #190

Someone Else Brought It Up Jim G. Aug 2021 #193

This message was self-deleted by its author XanaDUer2 Aug 2021 #202

Well, that settles it. LanternWaste Aug 2021 #249

LOL BannonsLiver Aug 2021 #97

I agree. I don't care what others think. Boomerproud Aug 2021 #128

That poster obviously did care. Treefrog Aug 2021 #134

Just no. Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #9

Jab alert, Major Jab alert DeeNice Aug 2021 #10

I got a jab for them vercetti2021 Aug 2021 #14

You do you... Wounded Bear Aug 2021 #15

That's what the call is in England. Dream Girl Aug 2021 #17

Although it is British slang it feels like over many years we are dumbing Tadpole Raisin Aug 2021 #19

Uh, no, it is commonly called that in British English Effete Snob Aug 2021 #22

No it isn't. It's used widely in England and Ireland. Treefrog Aug 2021 #23

I got the Dolly jab, and will keep saying I've been jabbed obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #26

As everyone has said, it's very common slang in the UK steve2470 Aug 2021 #27

I first heard the term ' the jab' on the BBC World Service broadcasts irisblue Aug 2021 #29

It's not RW lingo. Politicub Aug 2021 #35

Holy Hell. DU never disappoints. CrackityJones75 Aug 2021 #37

Can you explain why? NewJeffCT Aug 2021 #38

Because it isn't obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #101

Not nearly as much as saying Obamacare is Polybius Aug 2021 #39

Good point. Treefrog Aug 2021 #82

I think Obama said he liked the term Sapient Donkey Aug 2021 #232

I agree treestar Aug 2021 #240

It's what the British call shots iemanja Aug 2021 #44

Bullshit. Iggo Aug 2021 #45

The more you know!! MenloParque Aug 2021 #51

There's A RW Troll That Does Use That Word Here Almost Daily Jim G. Aug 2021 #53

How can the word "jab" be derogatory? Treefrog Aug 2021 #58

I Just Stated A Fact Jim G. Aug 2021 #62

You stated opinions, not fact. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #73

Thank you. Treefrog Aug 2021 #77

Actually... Jim G. Aug 2021 #83

If you did not issue the ban, you don't know why they were banned. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #88

As A Matter Of Fact I Did... Jim G. Aug 2021 #106

Post removed Post removed Aug 2021 #119

Well... Jim G. Aug 2021 #123

Should you really be talking about MIRT decisions here? Treefrog Aug 2021 #130

I'm Speaking In Generalities About A Specific Unnamed Troll Jim G. Aug 2021 #136

So you think Malaise, a well respected and longtime poster here, is using it as a slur?. Treefrog Aug 2021 #148

I Didn't Say That... Jim G. Aug 2021 #158

Post removed Post removed Aug 2021 #160

Was That An Insult? Jim G. Aug 2021 #182

I'm not in the least insulted. Treefrog Aug 2021 #189

Please Don't Try And Misconstrue What I've Said Jim G. Aug 2021 #204

Yes I know the one. Kingofalldems Aug 2021 #217

Yep Jim G. Aug 2021 #221

+1 leftstreet Aug 2021 #129

But you didn't state a fact obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #102

In Your Opinion Maybe Jim G. Aug 2021 #110

I'm a Democrat. Have been from the day I could register. Treefrog Aug 2021 #155

Do You Belong To The "Democrat Party" Jim G. Aug 2021 #156

Dude. Treefrog Aug 2021 #159

Quite The Subject Changer Aren't You? Jim G. Aug 2021 #161

Nah, I'm not important like you, Treefrog Aug 2021 #168

Glad someone else noticed. Kingofalldems Aug 2021 #216

Here's my contribution to the thread: Tomconroy Aug 2021 #205

Trying to make this a UK versus US vernacular thing is a false construct, as many non-RW Americans, Celerity Aug 2021 #141

Or RW'ers & Anti-Vaxers Could Use It As A Slur & Some Here Just Aren't Familiar With It Jim G. Aug 2021 #143

that is selective cherry-picking/framing IMHO,as RWers use a lot of terms non-RWers use Celerity Aug 2021 #163

The OP Made A Statement That I Can Verify To Be True Jim G. Aug 2021 #201

nope, sorry Celerity Aug 2021 #206

My Anecdotal Experience Indeed! Jim G. Aug 2021 #212

I recall that convo Celerity Aug 2021 #214

Right Jim G. Aug 2021 #220

I didn't come into contact with that troll (ie I did not see their attack on me), you told me I had Celerity Aug 2021 #224

Nope Jim G. Aug 2021 #234

I will continue to use the term at my leisure, there is zero wrong with the term, EOS Celerity Aug 2021 #252

Feel Free To Get The Last Word In Jim G. Aug 2021 #255

has nothing to do with being never being mistaken, as there were no facts involved to be disproven Celerity Aug 2021 #260

No... Jim G. Aug 2021 #261

No leftstreet Aug 2021 #207

LOL! Jim G. Aug 2021 #208

Does the troll also use commas and words like "the", "and" and "if"? Effete Snob Aug 2021 #177

Omg, stop! Treefrog Aug 2021 #192

I think FR is getting a chuckle over this thread. Tomconroy Aug 2021 #60

They should tbh obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #61

Maybe it's all a troll thing. Tomconroy Aug 2021 #71

so odd obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #105

Hell, I'M getting a chuckle out of this thread! Treefrog Aug 2021 #84

Yes! Me too. Tomconroy Aug 2021 #107

It's British & European. NurseJackie Aug 2021 #63

Judging by the responses on this thread, it seems a sole opinion. Treefrog Aug 2021 #103

I figured... NurseJackie Aug 2021 #122

Lol, it's a fun thread in so many ways! Treefrog Aug 2021 #131

Excellent description. NurseJackie Aug 2021 #133

They use it all over the world. milestogo Aug 2021 #64

Not true. That's what everyone in the Uk calls it. BannonsLiver Aug 2021 #81

Yep. LisaL Aug 2021 #85

Actually, Brits imported it from the US Caliman73 Aug 2021 #111

Here is an excerpt: Metatron Aug 2021 #235

Maybe we should turn the tables and make it a positive word. I remember when Vinca Aug 2021 #87

Humor? KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #91

Hmm..I'm in a couple of Covid groups on FB helpisontheway Aug 2021 #92

Not true malaise Aug 2021 #100

We use it in the US too, my friend obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #108

I started a thread with it way back in March when I got my malaise Aug 2021 #112

Yup Effete Snob Aug 2021 #180

It is. Treefrog Aug 2021 #114

I cannot believe this thread is still going! obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #191

No, it's not. Mysterian Aug 2021 #113

I'm thinking this didn't go the way you expected. Treefrog Aug 2021 #115

I see you are not British. Xoan Aug 2021 #117

Oh give me a break. Elessar Zappa Aug 2021 #118

I thought it came from what the UK calls it and Americans just started using that term beaglelover Aug 2021 #124

It's a jab in Canada too... SidDithers Aug 2021 #126

Nope. Common BBC usage for all shots Maeve Aug 2021 #137

My mom was a phlebotomist Sympthsical Aug 2021 #138

Several nurses in my family obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #194

I hope this thread goes on for days! Tomconroy Aug 2021 #139

I was feeling pretty down today with depression. This XanaDUer2 Aug 2021 #142

Lol! Treefrog Aug 2021 #149

I just read the whole thing again. It's even better as a rerun! Tomconroy Aug 2021 #151

lol, maybe it will be picked up for syndication Celerity Aug 2021 #175

I'm sure it'll get play on"other forums" lol. Treefrog Aug 2021 #178

Netflix just renewed it! obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #195

5 seasons and a movie? Metatron Aug 2021 #243

You sure it wasn't just a reaction from your jab? leftstreet Aug 2021 #152

I actually take XanaDUer2 Aug 2021 #197

I could care less what they call it. roamer65 Aug 2021 #147

Oh FFS. Coventina Aug 2021 #157

A classic and well-deserved ratio this thread has garnered. Celerity Aug 2021 #171

Yes indeed! Treefrog Aug 2021 #181

This thread is great!! MenloParque Aug 2021 #179

when Swedes, especially a healthcare workers, say spruta in English they say stick or jab Celerity Aug 2021 #196

Well.. there goes 20 minutes Texasgal Aug 2021 #183

No, it isn't. It's primarily British and has no political connotation at all. Ocelot II Aug 2021 #185

This thread is comedy gold... SidDithers Aug 2021 #187

. Effete Snob Aug 2021 #198

Yes, indeed! ShazzieB Aug 2021 #273

omg I forgot about that obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #199

call it whatever you want. just get it. (sigh) 🙄 IcyPeas Aug 2021 #188

I also had assumed that 'jab' was British slang. Whenever I see someone say 'jab,' I just assume liberal_mama Aug 2021 #200

it isn't obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #215

2021 version of the Douchebag threads. NYC Liberal Aug 2021 #209

. Effete Snob Aug 2021 #211

I did not post this to be divisive, criticize the British, or whatever else you people think. Cousin Dupree Aug 2021 #213

"you people" lol enough said n/t leftstreet Aug 2021 #218

What Is Your Problem? Jim G. Aug 2021 #225

The OP states it in a way that renders judgment universally kcr Aug 2021 #231

That's Not How I Read it Jim G. Aug 2021 #236

But calling a covid vaccination "the jab" is not ALWAYS "meant to be disrespectful." ShazzieB Aug 2021 #268

I Suppose I Took Exception To The OP Being Piled On... Jim G. Aug 2021 #270

Probably a reaction to my jabs n/t leftstreet Aug 2021 #274

Your thread title was wrong, though - just baldly stating it's "meant to be disrespectful" muriel_volestrangler Aug 2021 #223

+1 obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #226

Round 2: Is calling it a 'jag' OK? Does that show you're a True Scotsman? muriel_volestrangler Aug 2021 #227

No. It's not. Full stop. nt Baltimike Aug 2021 #228

Not a term I use, but we shouldn't let them take over a commonly used word Sapient Donkey Aug 2021 #230

Ummmm -- The Brits have called it "the jab" all along. Like "spot on," we're borrowing it. Hekate Aug 2021 #237

So Somehow That Precludes RW'ers From Using It As A Slur? Jim G. Aug 2021 #245

Sorry, I missed the memo, & also missed the RWers Hekate Aug 2021 #251

Well, If It's Outside Your Scope Of Knowledge It Must Not Exist Jim G. Aug 2021 #259

Yes, it's a thing. ShazzieB Aug 2021 #269

Whether Or Not It's Also Used Innocuously Is Irrelevant Jim G. Aug 2021 #275

In case you missed the Marsh Family during the shutdown, here's "Have the New Jab" from 7 months ago Hekate Aug 2021 #238

I have absolutely no interest in this, but... Lucid Dreamer Aug 2021 #239

Mind if I pull up a chair? I brought spare popcorn. n/t Decoy of Fenris Aug 2021 #241

Jesus! Gatekeeping posts KILL it on DU TheProle Aug 2021 #244

Concise Oxford Dictionary canetoad Aug 2021 #246

Really? Jim G. Aug 2021 #256

Apart from the 1 troll on DU that you've identified, who are the other RWers? muriel_volestrangler Aug 2021 #267

I've never seen it as derogatory, Music Man Aug 2021 #248

The song Cousin Dupree by Steely Dan GusBob Aug 2021 #253

A Nominee For... ProfessorGAC Aug 2021 #258

A couple of people picked a hill to die on. Tomconroy Aug 2021 #262

And Yet No One Is Dead Jim G. Aug 2021 #263

250+ responses. To put this to rest, my wife was a nurse for more than 40 years.... George II Aug 2021 #264

The Covid Vaccine Has Only Been Around Less Than A Year Jim G. Aug 2021 #265