How insulting is it to be called an 'Airhead'?

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AIRHEAD: A stupid person (i. e. there is air where brains should be) Is there really a purpose for ever calling anyone that?

chris0977 · Accepted Answer

Not at all, unless objectivity is assumed. When this happens, I begin discussing philosophy, such as Aristotle, or psychology (Freud, Jung), ask where these perceptions come from, what studies they've done into character, morality, culture, for where they believe validity beneath their subjective reasoning, which I emphasize as subjective, comes from.

Usually people fall apart very quickly on vague answers, much like a house largely will seem big or small based on what an individual is familiar with, or used to, what might seem big may seem small to another, many who judge me quickly appear airheads against someone who reads, on average 40+ books a year, and do not like it so much when they're attacked.

The attack itself does not bother me, because of awareness little motivation exists to attack another, or spread negativity, unless an individual's ego is already weak, and needs to bring down another to "vampire" a sense of power or confidence from outside, due to lack within.

FunkyMonkee · Accepted Answer

I would think it's very insulting! It means you're a brainless twat! Why are you singling out "airhead" when they're so very many other insults of that ilk that mean the exact same thing?

I was dating a girl once and when I blew in her ear she said, "Thanks for the refill!"

Sainukon · Accepted Answer

Depends on how it's said. I've met a lot of people that have called me an airhead for being innocent and not understanding something dirty. Most of the time people are just teasing. Don't think anyone has ever used the word "airhead" as an insult when talking to me. If someone thinks I'm dumb they'll call me stupid or retard or something that sounds a bit more "aggressive"(?)

Dazed0N0Confused · Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a point. Anyone who has ever worked the service industry will tell you the same. Some people really aren't smart in certain aspects of their lives and lack common sense. Once had a lady ask me while I was working for a popular CORPORATE RESTAURANT if we had restrooms in the establishment, and it was a stand alone building. Not where.

Clarity01 · Accepted Answer

Well, when I was in the first grade my teacher called me an airhead and some people laughed.. honestly, it still kind of stings to this day, because I have ADHD and a slow processing learning disability and I can't do anything about it

TheLockofaHeather · Accepted Answer

Wait! If my friend told me I remind her of Laurie was that an insult? Because I thanked her

OlderAndWiser · Answer

It is never a good idea to call your partner such names.

Bella9191 · Answer

It’s only insulting if you feel you are on, insults only hurt.. when you are insecure about it in the first place,
so for example, if you believe you are so hot and someone says your ugly. You would not be insulted by that.. you would laugh and think they are jealous or something. It wouldn’t hurt you the insult because you truly believe you are attractive,
an insult hurts when we doubt whether it is actually true or not.
so if someone calling you an airhead is insulting.
it means you are doubting whether you are actually clever or not.
and you care way too much about what other people think.

justtechh · Answer

anyone can have "blonde moments" and do something or say something without using their brains. I have my own epic fail moments. I guess it depends on the context. was it said to be condescending? do they literally think you're an idiot? or was it playful-ish jab because of something u did.

Lliam · Answer

Is it bad to call someone a bubble head if they like bubbles?
I called a blond an air head and she thought I was complimenting her blow dried hair.
I called a guy a muscle head and he thought I was complimenting his physical fitness.
Nyuk nyuk nyuk

lightbulb27 · Answer

It's an insult or put down. That can be said in a fun way that is uplifting, no need to insult someone.
Sometimes "blonde" moments are cute or funny. And there are cases one has to handle that with their mate and accept that's who they are... and it's ok.

Finchie40 · Answer

To be Called that is an insult but wouldn't let it bother me, what did i tell you @Laurieluvsit, negative people you just remove from your life , simple as that, they dont respect u dont respect them , just say see ya , they mean nothing , if someone can feed you negative energy then they aren't important in your life , ignore them and keep positive people in your life

WhiteSteve · Answer

For me, it’s never the nature of the insult that upsets me, but more the lack of fear of physical repercussions that allows them to say something insulting to me. I’m way more bothered that you weren’t scared of getting the shit kicked out of you than I am that you think I’m dumb or whatever it happens to be. Nothing makes me want to fight someone more than them not being afraid to fight me lmao.

bamesjond0069 · Answer

Airhead isn't necessarily an insult. It could be, but it could also be a compliment. I told my girlfriend she was my cute little bimbo. And she loved it and I said it because I loved her, yeah she was kinda dumb but I liked her ditzy attitude, she was fun.

Rob171977 · Answer

I know a couple of women who are complete airheads and for the life of me i don't know how they got the jobs they did. One being a receptionist at my doctors office and another a teller at my bank. Complete airheads

SueAnon84 · Answer

Lol I've got black hair so fortunately I've never been called that!

Elliegirl · Answer

I’ve been called an airhead before. I know I can be ditzy at times, but it really hurt my feelings.

Shark_61695 · Answer

Hmm... I wouldn't say air head was a serious insult, more something like ditzy. A personality trait not stupidity. Someone with their head in the clouds, slightly oblivious but they can be intelligent.

NeroClaudius · Answer

I for one wish people spent more time trying to better themselves, to deprive other of "ammunition"/opportunities to call them names. All y'all spend thousands of hours trying to fight "bullies"/honest people instead of trying to look within and trying to change something.

humanearth · Answer

Boy that video brought a great memory of seeing Dire Straits in concert in the 80s

tara987 · Answer

It can hurt your feelings at times. I know what they are trying to say and it's not always meant in a bad way but I wish there was a better way to say it.

Exorcist_Rampage · Answer

I said it at age 11 at a skating rink not realizing what it meant and a 16 year old girl slapped me in the face for it.

Marilynjuana · Answer

Just words, if you know who you are, it shouldn't bother you.. Why would anyone relevant call you that anyway. I call myself an airhead ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Keyarose · Answer

I don't think it's right to call someone stupid. I would rather teach that person things that they don't know instead of thinking I'm better.

NerdInDenial · Answer

Normally the term airhead is reserved for attractive dumb people; so, hey, at least you’re pretty if you receive that as an insult.

Rica_ChicaUSA · Answer

That wouldn't offend me, since my IQ is probably higher than theirs anyway.

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