[FrankR]

I first learned the word “thug” as a small child when the “Beagle Boys” we’re trying to steal Uncle Scrooge’s money in Donald Duck comic books,

Insofar as the “beagle boys” were dog characters, I guess “thug” was the new “D” word.

Next, if a white person even speaks aloud, it will be the “new N word” to those ashamed of their race.

[LostInBayport]

I first learned the word “thug” as a small child when the “Beagle Boys” we’re trying to steal Uncle Scrooge’s money in Donald Duck comic books,

I remember that too. And I'm pretty sure the Hardy Boys dealt with "thugs" as they solved crimes, and I'll wager a zillion detective novels and movies from the 30s and 40s to the present have the word "thug" in them.

Suddenly a bunch of people who have no understanding of the etymology a word are attempting to ban its usage. History began when they got out of bed, apparently.