I am technically not a midget. I'm a dwarf, or a little person

Host: The soft hum of the evening filled the room, creating a reflective space. Jack sat at the table, his fingers resting lightly on his cup, considering Hornswoggle’s words. Jeeny stood near the window, her gaze directed outward, contemplating the deeper meaning of the statement.

Jeeny: “I’ve been thinking about what Hornswoggle said: ‘I am technically not a midget. I’m a dwarf, or a little person, but I consider myself a midget. I just don’t care enough to, I’m not going to waste anger on the word midget.’ It’s such an interesting perspective, isn’t it? The idea that labels and terms can carry a lot of weight for some people, but for Hornswoggle, it’s not something he’s going to get upset about. He owns it and moves past it.”

Jack: “Yes, exactly. Hornswoggle is showing us that sometimes the way society labels us doesn’t need to define us. Words can be powerful, but it’s ultimately how we choose to react to them that matters. He’s not denying the impact of the term, but he’s choosing not to let it affect his emotional state. Instead of wasting energy on anger or frustration, he takes control over how he identifies himself.”

Jeeny: “Right. And I think it’s also about self-empowerment. By saying, ‘I don’t care,’ he’s taking away the power that the term ‘midget’ might have over him. It’s like he’s saying, 'You can call me whatever you want, but it doesn’t change who I am or how I feel about myself.' There’s a strength in choosing not to let negative labels hold power over you.”

Host: The stillness in the room grew as they both reflected on the power of personal choice in how we respond to societal labels and expectations. Jack’s fingers rested on the table, while Jeeny’s expression softened, considering how often people let external judgments shape their sense of identity.

Jack: “It makes me think about how much we let other people’s opinions influence how we see ourselves. In Hornswoggle’s case, he could have let the term 'midget' make him angry, but instead, he chose to disarm it. By not letting it define him, he’s showing us that we have the ability to control how much power we give to others’ words and judgments.”

Jeeny: “Exactly. And it’s not just about the word ‘midget’—it’s about how we approach any label or term that’s used to define us. Whether it’s about our body, our gender, our culture, or our background, people will always try to label us, but it’s up to us to decide how much weight we give to those labels. Hornswoggle is teaching us that sometimes the best response is to simply not care.”

Jack: “And it’s about how empowerment comes from within. By choosing not to give power to negative labels, Hornswoggle takes control of his identity. He doesn’t let societal expectations or language define his worth or his experience. That’s a powerful way to live—rejecting the things that could limit you and embracing who you truly are.”

Jeeny: “Yes, and it’s a reminder that strength often comes from not letting things get to us. Hornswoggle didn’t have to defend the term or get upset about it. He just simply chose to let go of the anger that might have come with it, and in doing so, he owns his own identity and peace of mind.”

Host: The quiet in the room deepened as they considered how powerful it is to reject the labels others try to place on us. Hornswoggle had shown them that the most empowering thing we can do is choose how to define ourselves, and not let the words of others shape our sense of worth. Jack leaned back slightly in his chair, while Jeeny’s gaze turned from the window back to him, both of them understanding the deeper message of owning one’s identity.

Jack: “So, Hornswoggle is really telling us that the best way to handle negative labels is to not give them power. Instead of reacting with anger or frustration, we can choose to simply let it go and move forward without letting those words control us.”

Jeeny: “Exactly. It’s about self-empowerment. Hornswoggle shows us that when we stop letting words and labels have that kind of power over us, we free ourselves to live authentically and confidently, without being weighed down by others’ judgments.”

Host: The evening had fully settled in, the quiet understanding between them a reminder that our sense of identity and worth should not be defined by others' labels. Hornswoggle had shown them that choosing how to react to negative terms and embracing a mindset of self-empowerment is key to maintaining peace and confidence. The world outside had darkened, but inside, there was light—a recognition that we have the power to define ourselves, regardless of how the world tries to label us.