What does ace mean in this context
January 10, 2020 10:06 AM   Subscribe

I have a quick dumb question. If you look here, I have no idea what "ace" means. I mean yes obviously Parvati is the best. However I don't get what ace means.
posted by Pyrogenesis to Education (7 answers total)
 
Best answer: Asexual
posted by lunasol at 10:07 AM on January 10, 2020 [9 favorites]


Definitely asexual.
posted by Juniper Toast at 10:08 AM on January 10, 2020 [1 favorite]


Response by poster: And now I feel dumb.
posted by Pyrogenesis at 10:11 AM on January 10, 2020


Best answer: Don't feel dumb. Yes, the term ace has increased in popularity as a shorthand for asexuality in the past couple years but like a lot of vocabulary surrounding inclusive sexuality, it has a long way to go before it becomes widely known. I was introduced to the word a year ago watching the Bojack Horseman episode "All About That Ace" where Todd's character comes out as ace. There's a great discussion of the episode and asexual visibility here.
posted by caveatz at 10:35 AM on January 10, 2020 [10 favorites]


Best answer: This is not a dumb question at all! The link really assumes the reader understands the concept, as well as the nomenclature associated with it. I'm familiar with the term, but I think most of the people I know, even though they are very supportive of GSM (gender and sexual minorities) issues probably wouldnt immediately understand the term as it's used in this article.

So thank you for asking. The more we can spread understanding the better things will be for everyone.
posted by ananci at 11:30 PM on January 10, 2020 [3 favorites]


Response by poster: Thanks all. I think I was thrown off a bit by the article talking about disliking physical contact. I'm not asexual myself, but I too really dislike it with most people.
posted by Pyrogenesis at 12:09 AM on January 11, 2020


Given I began reading assuming that it had something to do with having more than five kills, you're not the only one who learned something new. Life is change.
posted by mojohand at 5:13 AM on January 11, 2020


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