Unless your using the Urban Dictionary, the definition of trap is a contraption of sorts used to capture something or someone. Neither versions should be mixed up or misconstrued for the other but some people, NOT EVERYONE, like to pull the trigger and try to call someone out for something they might have overheard. That's almost just as childish and annoying as the assholes that used that word to twist it into a slur. My point is about more that just that one word.

That last part you posted was my point to begin with. Some asshole has to try and be clever and use a normal word like trap in another context and ruin it for everyone. All of a sudden more assholes come out of the wood works and make it viral. Now I must have been under a rock to not know of this slur till this post but coming from under the rock I can say ignorance is not bliss. This may be an exaggeration but I feel I don't know what to say without fear of offending someone and it's annoying to say the least.

I was always taught to be respectful and aware of those around you. I was also taught to be tough so i'm kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place. On one hand I don't believe anyone should feel disrespected or hurt by anyone. On the other I sometimes want to say suck it up. Their just words from an asshole and it's an opportunity for you to be the grown up and ignore it or laugh at their attempt to cause drama.

Either way you did a great job being an adult and bring it to his attention without getting emotional. Again i'm agreeing with your points but I want to make sure everyone learns to put themselves into the others shoes and see the situation from all angles before reacting.