Is artsy-fartsy a bad thing?

Question

Someone said the other day that I am their "artsy-fartsy" friend. I am very into art (I can't draw or paint, but I love studying it), poetry, literature, design, etc. But I was always under the assumption that "artsy-fartsy" was a bad thing. I am not over the top with my love for art, it just all comes natural to me. Should I be offended?

Answer 1

Artsy-fartsy is not a bad thing.

It actually means someone who is artistic. It wouldn't really apply to you because you cant draw or paint.  It's not a bad thing though, people say that out of a envy kinda way. I love to draw and paint, It's my passion, my Friend Say's it to me all the time and she wishes she had that talent.

Answer 2

the word artsy-fartsy annoys the h**l outta me but it is not a bad thing. Artistic people are amazing people.

Answer 3

artsy no, fartsy yea.

Answer 4

I think it's cute and people have called me worse names so go with it!

Answer 5

That depends on what they meant. They could mean it in a cute way or they be saying that your interests are uptight and boring. I would go to them and ask them (in a NON CONFRONTATIONAL way): Hey, when you called me artsy-fartsy, what did you mean? That should clear up any misunderstandings.

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

it kinda is

Answer 8

no. art is your passion and no one has the right to insult someone's passions

Answer 9

Nope.  Nothing malicious behind it, and you are what you are.  I say stuff like that all the time and it would kill me if I knew it offended them.  I hope they know me well enough to know that its just me cutting to the quick on something.  So I think your friend was saying the same thing.  You are who you are.....and if someone points that out, why not own it?

Answer 10

It's not a bad thing at all.

Answer 11

No, it is just a simple term of endearment.