Etymology

cripplepunk

crip·ple·punk
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Today it means: A social movement regarding physical disability rights that rejects inspirational portrayals of those with physical disabilities on the sole basis of their physical disability. Full definition →

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The story

From cripple + -punk. Coined by Tumblr user Tyler Trewhella in 2014, who posted a picture standing with a cane and a lit cigarette, with the caption "cripple punk" layered over the top, and the description "i'm starting a movement".

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