I only know what gooning is in the context of the Something Awful forums, so
a) what does it mean
b) let me know if it's AAVE so I know whether or not it's appropriate for me to use
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I only know what gooning is in the context of the Something Awful forums, so
a) what does it mean
b) let me know if it's AAVE so I know whether or not it's appropriate for me to use
Okay, so, uh... Content warning? I'll try to keep it clinical, though.
From what I understand 'Gooning' refers to the practice of being so all-consumed by the act of carnal, physical self-pleasure that you effectively shut out the rest of life. Masturbating so frequently and constantly that there's nothing else, and letting it consume oneself. I'm uncertain if this is tied to the practice of edging or not.
I'm also uncertain if this is AAVE.
Just a note, too, that "Goon" has so many different uses that it's difficult to determine intent sometimes. It can mean a lowly underling in a power hierarchy, a forum member, or a bag of wine. I'm sure there's yet more definitions beyond even these.
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It is tied to edging, yes.
I believe it's mainly a thing in online gay male spaces.