I really think that most politically correct terminology is part of a bigger sociological problem in America: the avoidance of objective and realistic thinking. I suppose this might be buried but if anyone has any additional thoughts/opposing views leave this at +1 and comment. :)
The thing is, you can't decide what offends or insults people. If someone says "Please do not call me fat, that hurts my feelings", are you the d**kh**d who says:"I can call you fat if I want, you fat ass!"It sounds like you are, and again, if you want to go through life being a jerk, go right ahead, just don't expect people to applaud you for it.
There is a difference between calling someone "fat" and "overweight" or "obese." "Overweight" and "obese" are medical terms, which make them pretty objective and realistic. Calling someone "fat" just demonstrates a lack of class or consideration, and seems childish.Again though, people can say what the f**k they want they just shouldn't whine about it when people don't like it. Freedom of speech is not freedom from criticism for your speech.
crizzleMar 2, 2009
I really think that most politically correct terminology is part of a bigger sociological problem in America: the avoidance of objective and realistic thinking. I suppose this might be buried but if anyone has any additional thoughts/opposing views leave this at +1 and comment. :)
gerrypizzaMar 2, 2009
This topic was promising. However, they ruined it. This video is not funny.
gerrypizzaMar 2, 2009
Telling people about their lack of balls is indeed politically incorrect.
professorsymMar 2, 2009
The thing is, you can't decide what offends or insults people. If someone says "Please do not call me fat, that hurts my feelings", are you the d**kh**d who says:"I can call you fat if I want, you fat ass!"It sounds like you are, and again, if you want to go through life being a jerk, go right ahead, just don't expect people to applaud you for it.
professorsymMar 2, 2009
There is a difference between calling someone "fat" and "overweight" or "obese." "Overweight" and "obese" are medical terms, which make them pretty objective and realistic. Calling someone "fat" just demonstrates a lack of class or consideration, and seems childish.Again though, people can say what the f**k they want they just shouldn't whine about it when people don't like it. Freedom of speech is not freedom from criticism for your speech.