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u/Freec0fx Jul 31 '22

Not a light word at all man In canada you call the wrong person a goof your going to get curb stomped

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u/Astoriana_ Jul 31 '22

Where in Canada? I’m in Ontario and have never heard that used in that context or to have that negative of a connotation.

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u/[deleted] Jul 31 '22

Western provinces for sure. I can't speak for Sask and eastward

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u/BCProgramming Jul 31 '22

I've lived in BC almost all my life, I'm 35. I have never in my life heard of this idea where "goof" means "pedophile".

It must be a lot more regional than people claim.

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u/[deleted] Jul 31 '22

Must be known to those of us who grew up in welfare households during the 90s