re: #95 Charles
Frankly, it never even occurred to me to link “shrieking harpy” to Geller’s appearance. What does a “shrieking harpy” look like, anyway?
It was always about her personality and her hate speech. The word “harpy” is feminine, but it connotes a raging, out of control, dangerous person.
Sarah, I understand what you’re saying about, but it’s just not about sexism for me. It’s a derogatory term, yes, but it’s based on her long history of deranged hate speech, not on her gender or her appearance.
Like I said, it’s your blog and your call. I’ve stated my thoughts (And semi-derailed the thread) and that is how things are. I will remain troubled by it and reserve the option of bringing it up again in the future, obviously only if you allow it, but I have no intention of making a huge scene and screaming that I should have my way.
I’m just going to have to slowly convince people to see things like I do. *grins*