Notes, Notings, and Common Refrains

Ah, I should've made my original comment clearer—this isn't really a reply to your own question, but to the phrasing attributed to George Hislop. Where the Disability community is concerned, I am not at all as versed in the culture, much less the culture with regards to self-labeling.

I must admit, I personally find labels to be a sticky matter, and my reaction is partially based on that.

I like the term "cripple", myself. It has a good rhythm. As to "monster"—hah! Go forth and disseminate, because it'd be a good choice.