there are people out there that are claiming that “spooky” is a slur because back in the 50’s the word spo*k was used as a slur against black people. if we’re going to use that approach to things, then i guess we can no longer use the words pike, beanie (like the hat), brownies, oreo, crow, spade,...
you care more about using a word than the feelings of who the word may hurt? why? what does using that word do for you?