Why as a joke?

Is saying what you said there derogatory in any way? I've grown up, my sisters and brothers have grown up and most of you have grown up watching on television and hearing in music other people say that to each other with no intention of harm but more as a greeting or as an alternate word to buddy or friend, etc.

There is no bad words there are just bad ways to use them. Anybody who gets upset over that use of that word is a fucking hypocrite or an idiot.