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The act of using the letter X to replace specific letters in words, specifically from the Spanish language{{Citation needed}}, is a linguistical behavior brought over by [[Sara]] and other Twitter originated members of the server{{Citation needed}}, there are two main examples of this being used, the word [[:Category:Latinxs|LatinXs]], and the term "o algx". | The act of using the letter X to replace specific letters in words, specifically from the Spanish language{{Citation needed}}, is a linguistical behavior brought over by [[Sara]] and other Twitter originated members of the server{{Citation needed}}, there are two main examples of this being used, the word [[:Category:Latinxs|LatinXs]], and the term "o algx". | ||
This is done to combat the bigotry that is inherent in the Spanish language caused by its gendered nature, as it is not friendly for non-binary folx, the Spanish language only comes with "o" for male and "a" for female, X is a way to make it neutral | This is done to combat the bigotry that is inherent in the Spanish language{{Citation needed}} caused by its gendered nature, as it is not friendly for non-binary folx{{Citation needed}}, the Spanish language only comes with "o" for male and "a" for female, X is a way to make it neutral | ||
"O algx" is a term brought over by [[Sara]]{{Citation needed}}, as she observed it on Twitter, and has been influenced into her by [[Erika]]{{Citation needed}}, the origin of this term is from Soyjak dot party, a mexican twist on the term "or something", originally coined to make fun of Americans. [[Nětka|netkv]] later on has proposed going further with this, by saying "x algx"{{Citation needed}}, although this yet has to be popularized. | "O algx" is a term brought over by [[Sara]]{{Citation needed}}, as she observed it on Twitter, and has been influenced into her by [[Erika]]{{Citation needed}}, the origin of this term is from Soyjak dot party{{Citation needed}}, a mexican twist on the term "or something", originally coined to make fun of Americans. [[Nětka|netkv]] later on has proposed going further with this, by saying "x algx"{{Citation needed}}, although this yet has to be popularized. | ||
Revision as of 03:18, 4 June 2026
The Psych Ward lingo is heavily inspired by the general autistic internet lingo[citation needed], the political variance of TPW lingo is varied, as both Leftist and Right Wing lingo is being used on the server.
Slurs
Slurs are an offensive term used deliberately to show a lack of respect for a particular group of people[1], although all TPW members are eligible for reclaiming most if not all slurs, Retard being one of the prime examples of such, as all TPW members are autistic[citation needed]
Usage of "X"
The act of using the letter X to replace specific letters in words, specifically from the Spanish language[citation needed], is a linguistical behavior brought over by Sara and other Twitter originated members of the server[citation needed], there are two main examples of this being used, the word LatinXs, and the term "o algx".
This is done to combat the bigotry that is inherent in the Spanish language[citation needed] caused by its gendered nature, as it is not friendly for non-binary folx[citation needed], the Spanish language only comes with "o" for male and "a" for female, X is a way to make it neutral
"O algx" is a term brought over by Sara[citation needed], as she observed it on Twitter, and has been influenced into her by Erika[citation needed], the origin of this term is from Soyjak dot party[citation needed], a mexican twist on the term "or something", originally coined to make fun of Americans. netkv later on has proposed going further with this, by saying "x algx"[citation needed], although this yet has to be popularized.
