You know the word Pimp, now being used for just about anything, well yes it’s cool and all that, sure.., right. And it is interesting to follow how words have their meanings change over the years and all that.
But…
The way we perceive the world has a lot to do with the way we project ourselves on it. So when we start using words to mean their antonym, or, as in the case of pimp, to describe a value that is a colorful take on a concept, we change the way we understand that word and our perception of it and what it represents is modified. For good or bad? Depends, the issue is more in ones being aware of that process and to act in accordance with your ethics.
The way pimp is used to describe something that is decorated or embellished, is actually pretty funny. But since it’s apparently based on Hollywood’s characterized extravagant young man in furs, it has nothing to do with the sex slavery we can find in many cities. Do we really want to buy into that image?
I’ve decided to prefer the word Primp, not quite as cool but funny in its own way, and as promised in yesterdays post have put up a picture of my magnetized, primped up board.
Don’t hesitate to comment if you have another suggestion, or think primp has issues.