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Title: etymology of the phrase ' Copenhagen Capon'
Post by: cymoril on January 22, 2016, 10:03:13 PM
Post by: cymoril on January 22, 2016, 10:03:13 PM
Aloha everyone!! It's been awhile. Anywho... I just started classes at San Francisco Community College majoring in LGBT studies. I was tasked this week to find the etymology of five words used and/ or associated with the trans community. During my search, I ran across the phrase ' Copenhagen Capon.' Thus far, I've only been able to find one definition on the web-- I haven't looked too much plus i'm not to adept with the internet. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone here has every heard that phrase or could point me in the right direction to get better understanding of the phrase. Thanks much!!! Stephanie
Title: Re: etymology of the phrase ' Copenhagen Capon'
Post by: kittenpower on January 22, 2016, 10:29:51 PM
Post by: kittenpower on January 22, 2016, 10:29:51 PM
I did a quick Google search, and from what I found the slang term "Copenhagen capon" means transsexual. The etymology seems to be that Copenhagen is where Christine Jorgensen had her surgery and Capon is defined as a castarated male chicken. Anyway, I started my transition in 1998, and this is the first time I've heard this term, and no wonder, as it's not exactly complimentary, and actually an insult IMHO.
Title: Re: etymology of the phrase ' Copenhagen Capon'
Post by: cymoril on January 23, 2016, 12:12:34 AM
Post by: cymoril on January 23, 2016, 12:12:34 AM
Wow!! Never thought of the Jorgensen angle, and it fits well with the definition you gave for 'capon.' And you're right, it is a derogatory phrase. Thanks for your help!! Much Love
Title: Re: etymology of the phrase ' Copenhagen Capon'
Post by: Naomi71 on January 23, 2016, 01:15:36 AM
Post by: Naomi71 on January 23, 2016, 01:15:36 AM
This is weird. As a child, I was nicknamed (in Dutch) "Jeroen Kapoen de Pinguin" by my parents, brother and sister, which translates: "Jerome Capon the Penguin". I never knew what "capon" meant, but now it freaks me out.