Sunday, August 06, 2006
R.I.P. / R.O.P.
Terms that Probably Did Not Originate on LGF (evidence pending)
ROP - The Religion of Peace -- a reference to George W. Bush's famous post-9/11 declaration that Islam is a "religion of peace." ROP is generally used as a substitute for the word "Islam," though it can also refer to Muslims in general. ROP can also be used as an adjective, though this usage is less common. In all cases, use of the term ROP indicates either distaste for Islamic beliefs and practices, or derisive mockery of the PC attitudes (as embodied by Bush) that spawned the phrase "religion of peace"; or both simultaneously (e.g. "The ROP claims another victim"). See also the LGF FAQ. ¶ 8:06 AM
ROP - The Religion of Peace -- a reference to George W. Bush's famous post-9/11 declaration that Islam is a "religion of peace." ROP is generally used as a substitute for the word "Islam," though it can also refer to Muslims in general. ROP can also be used as an adjective, though this usage is less common. In all cases, use of the term ROP indicates either distaste for Islamic beliefs and practices, or derisive mockery of the PC attitudes (as embodied by Bush) that spawned the phrase "religion of peace"; or both simultaneously (e.g. "The ROP claims another victim"). See also the LGF FAQ. ¶ 8:06 AM
