As mentioned I'm really just curious about something. I've noticed a lot of people say how "gay" something is or how "retarded" you are and well it bothers me. I don't like it one bit. However I realize I can't do a damn thing about it really so I pose a question. Why do people say that what's the point to it? I realize it must often be substituted as a swear word to express a state of mind but why say it even still? To especially call something "retarded" especially irks me because of the line of work i am in. So really i'm just curious about why it's said. Thank you for all who give their opinions and thoughts.