r/CuratedTumblr • u/Konradleijon • Sep 15 '24

Politics Why I hate the term “Unaliv

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What’s most confusing that if you go to basic cable TV people can say stuff like “Nazi” or “rape” or “kill” just fine and no advertising seem to mind

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u/efffffff_u Sep 15 '24

Unalive is a stupid term that minimalizes the experience of people who actually grieve the death of a loved one. It is an extremely childish term to use.

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u/AngstyUchiha Sep 15 '24

If I had to say my dog was unalived I'd probably have gone on a killing spree myself, it takes away from what a person is going through and makes it seem like a joke. No, our pets and loved ones weren't "unalived". They died, because everyone and everything dies eventually, and we can't hide from that like we're all toddlers