I rather imagine that some of it is also just that the world has moved on, euphemism treadmill and all.
I’ve read more than a few things where there’s a few terms that were clearly meant to be complimentary, that became offensive, and might be archaic enough that their impact has largely gone.
Like some of Herge’s depictions for people outside Europe, or the odd novel that describes someone as “a credit to his race”.
I rather imagine that some of it is also just that the world has moved on, euphemism treadmill and all.
I’ve read more than a few things where there’s a few terms that were clearly meant to be complimentary, that became offensive, and might be archaic enough that their impact has largely gone.
Like some of Herge’s depictions for people outside Europe, or the odd novel that describes someone as “a credit to his race”.