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Q: What is P.C.?
PC stands for Politically Correct. We of the Politically Correct
philosophy believe in increasing the tolerance for a DIVERSITY of
cultures, race, gender, ideology and alternate lifestyles.
Political Correctness is the only socially- and morally-acceptable
outlook. Anyone who disagrees with this philosophy is bigoted,
biased, sexist, and closed-minded.
Q: Why should I be PC?
Being PC is fun. PCism is not just an attitude, it is a way of
life! PC offers the satisfaction of knowing that you are right,
and that you are undoing the social evils of centuries of
oppression.
Q: I am a white male--can I still be PC?
Sure. You just have to feel very guilty.
Q: Why?
If you are a white male, your ancestors were responsible for
practically every injustice in the world--slavery, war, genocide
and plaid sport coats. That means that YOU are partially
responsible for these atrocities. Now it is time to balance the
scales of justice for the descendants of those individuals whose
ancestors your ancestors oppressed.
Q: How?
It's simple. You've got to be careful what you say, what you
think, and what you do. You just don't want to offend anyone.
Q: You mean I should guard against offending ANYONE?
That's right. Being offensive is destructive, and will not make
the world a harmonious utopia, like in John Lennon's IMAGINE.
Q: How else can I be PC?
Oh, there are lots of ways. For example, why buy regular ice
cream when you can buy "Rain Forest Crunch?"
Segrega..whoops..separate all of your garbage into different
containers: glass, metal, white paper, blue paper, plastic, etc.
Make sure that none of your make-up has been tested on animals.
Try to find at least sixty ways to use your water; when you take a
shower, brush your teeth at the same time. Then don't let the
water go down the drain, use it to irrigate your lawn. Or better
yet, replace your lawn with a vegetable garden. Don't use aerosol.
And by all means, don't burn or deface our flag. Remember, as a
citizen of America, you're living in God's country.
If you are fortunate enough to know your ethnic heritage, dress
the part! Don't do drugs. You should listen to at least one of
the following PC musicians: U2, REM, Sinead O'Connor, Sting, or
KD Lang.
Harass people who wear fur coats. Remind them that an innocent
baby seal was mercilessly clubbed. Or just yell, "FUR!" They
hate that. And don't EVER eat meat.
Q: Don't eat meat? Why not?!
Cows are animals, just like humans are animals. That means that
they have rights. When you eat meat, you're oppressing animals!
Q: So ALL killing is bad?
No, not always. Sometimes killing can be justified, like in the
Persian Gulf. You have to be able to tell when an animal has
rights, and when it doesn't.
Q: How do I know when an animal has rights?
The general rule is as follows:
IF AN ANIMAL IS RARE, PRETTY, BIG, CUTE, FURRY,
HUGGABLE, OR LOVABLE, THEN IT HAS RIGHTS.
Examine the following chart:
RIGHTS NO RIGHTS
cows cockroaches
cute bunnies flies
dolphins in tuna nets tuna in tuna nets
whales sharks
red squirrels gray squirrels
owls loggers
trees corn
harbor seals barnacles
Q: Wow. What else can I do to be PC?
Hug a tree. Rejoice each day in our cultural differences, for
they are what gives flavour to our great country. Get in touch
with your sexual identity. Check your refrigerator for freon
leaks. Subscribe to National Geographic. Search it for neat non-
Western cultural traditions and costumes. After you read it, use
the paper as an alternate fuel source.
Q: I'm not sure about all of this.
If you are feeling unsure about your motivation, just remember:
PC is right. YOU ARE RIGHT. It's that simple. You are right.
Q: How do I know if an action is non-PC?
Good question. It's important to know when someone is saying
something insensitive so that you can have that person removed
from society. The guideline is as follows:
Is the confrontation between two white people?
Yes -> The liberal is right.
No -> The white person is oppressing the ethnic person.
Remember, many seemingly obvious issues--such as the railroading of
Mayor Marion Barry, the Clarence Thomas issue, and the Saint
Mary's University Caribbean Society shut-down--are really race
issues.
Here's a fun practice drill for you: See how many newspaper
articles you can make into race-bias stories. It's fun! Some
PCers are so good they can make the weather report look like a KKK
pamphlet!
Q: What should I do if I see someone doing something non-PC?
It all depends on the situation. If you are not in a position of
authority, by all means report this activity immediately to
whomever is in charge. If your school leader, employer, or
superior is hip to the trend of the 90s, they (not "he"; see
upcoming question regarding PC-correct usage) will take the
necessary steps to have the insensitive offender disciplined.
Q: But isn't that censorship?
The Constitution never meant for racism, sexism or insensitivity
to be espoused by anyone. That's not what free speech is about.
Some call it censorship. PCers call it "selective" speech.
Saying something negative about a particular race or gender is
just as damaging as, say, punching them in the face. We just
can't allow that kind of verbal assault.
Q: I've heard a lot about PC words to replace "Black," "Indian,"
etc.
Yes. That's part of the PC movement. You see, part of the way we
think about people comes directly from the words we use to
describe them. Take "black" for instance. Why should a person be
judged by the color of their skin?
Q: You mean that they should rather be judged by the content of
their character?
No, I mean they should be judged by where their ancestors are
from. If your great grandparents are from Africa, or Asia, or
wherever, then you should be identified by that fact. You can
even apply for special scholarships!
Q: I'm a mixture of French, German, English and Russian. Can I
get one?
No, there are none offered to white males--however, if you are a
woman ...oops... womyn (see PC LEXICON at end of handbook), there
should be plenty.
Q Hey, wouldn't a white person from Libya or Egypt technically be
an African-American?
Technically, yes. But that's not the kind of African-American we
mean. That is, we're REALLY talking about skin color, but we're
pretending that we aren't. Another example: a white South-
African immigrant is not an African-American (or either).
Q: How can I learn to make my language more Politically Correct?
You must un-learn everything you learned in elementary-school
English classes. Like using "he" when you're not referring to
anyone in particular, which is offensive to womyn. Some people
substitute "he or she," or--better yet--"she or he," but that still
admits to gender differences, which is offensive to anyone who is
truly Politically Correct. The PC-preferred term is "they."
Thus, the sentence "everyone must pick up his check" becomes
"everyone must pick up their check." It sounds awkward, but
you'll get used to it.
For more help, see the PC LEXICON at the end of the handbook.
Q: I'd like my child to be PC. What can I do?
Well, for one thing, we should forcibly encourage students to
volunteer their time with philanthropies. Also, we should re-
emphasize non-Western perspectives on history. Finally, we should
re-structure tests and quizzes to reflect cultural biases.
Q: I don't get it.
Well, the way the system works now, "select" under-represented
minorities who tend to do worse on entrance tests have lower
standards of admission at school and work, and receive
preferential treatment. This is unfair and wrong.
Q: It is?
Yes. The truly PC way to do it is to have different grading
scales for different groups, which gives or subtracts points from
the final score, depending on who is taking the test. If you are
white, then you have been benefited by society during your life.
That means that you lose ten to fifteen points to make the test
fair to everyone else.
Q: I guess that sounds right.
It IS right. YOU are right. That's the beauty of PC.
Q: What else do I have to be careful of?
Humor. We take every comment VERY seriously. We will not accept
any comment, joke, remark, or anything that sounds like it could
be a gender or racial slur.
Q: Give me an example.
"What's black and white and red all over?" has been staple humor
for decades. Not PC--it can be taken the wrong way.
In every day speech, try to use phrases like, "Isn't that the pot
calling the kettle African-American?" Any racial jokes--or jokes
even mentioning culture or gender--should be omitted. True, this
mostly limits comedy to the level of sitcoms, but that's the price
you pay for social equality, justice, and that warm, fuzzy feeling
you get from knowing that you are undoing centuries of oppression.
Q: Is that all there is to it?
Yes. The Politically Correct belief is essentially a recognition
that people are diversely equal. We rejoice in this equality by
treating people differently based on their equal individualities.
Hop aboard the bandwagon... Be PC. Or else you're an intolerant,
racist, sexist, insensitive pig.
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PC LEXICON
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Insensitive Term Politically-Correct Term
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Section 1: ETHNICITY
(PC people do not recognize the term "race" as valid)
Black African-American
(Note: Does not include Libyans,
Egyptians, or white South Africans. Does
include people with dark skin, regardless of
where they are from or where they live.)
Oriental Asian-American
(Note: Not considered "real" minorities
since they tend to do well. Nevertheless,
avoid references to Charlie Chan--or anything
with the word "Charlie" in it, including
Charlie Chaplin--and the term "ah-soh.")
Indian Native-American
(Note: The following sports teams are not PC:
Atlanta Braves
Cleveland Indians
Kansas City Chiefs
Washington Redskins
AVOID THESE CITIES!!!)
Chicano Hispanic
(Note: The following are not PC:
Cheech and Chong
Chico and the Man episodes
Cisco Kid
Rosarita Salsa
Speedy Gonzales
West Side Story
AVOID! AVOID! AVOID!)
Italian South-Central Mediterranean American
(Note: The terms "WOP," "Dago," "Mafioso,"
and "Pasta Pusher" are expressly forbidden.)
White Trash PC Impaired
Rustically Inclined
White Male Insensitive Cultural Oppressor (ICO)
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Section 2: GENDER
(PC people don't like the word "sex," as it has confusing connotations)
Woman Womyn
Vaginal American
Breasted American
Girl Pre-Womyn
Housewife Domestic Engineer
(Note: The terms "old lady" and "little
weenie holster" are expressly forbidden.)
Fireman Firefighter
Stewardess Flight Attendant
Meter Maid Parking Enforcement Aduciator
Post Man Post Person
Mail Man Person Person
Man (esp. white) Oppressor
Disposable-Cash Source
Potential Rapist
John Wayne Bobbitt
Policeman Law Enforcement Officer
Baton Person (formerly "Baton Boy")
California Clubber
Prostitute Sex Surrogate (Teen Victim: See Broken Home)
Mankind, Human Earth Children
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Section 3: PEOPLE (Sub-Groups)
Handicapped Physically Challenged
Differently Abled
Handi-Capable
Blind Optically Darker
Photonically Non-Receptive
Visually Challenged
Deaf Visually Oriented
Poor Economically Unprepared
Bum Homeless Person
Displaced Homeowner
Philosophy Major
Hunter Animal Assassin
Meat Mercenary
Bambi Butcher
Whaler Blubber Lover
Fisherman Flipper Killer
Old Person, Elderly 4th-Dimensionally Extended
Gerontologically Advanced
Youth Impaired
Conservative, Republican Right Wing Extremist Fascist Pig
Drug Addict Chemically Enhanced
Bald Comb-Free
Bisexual Sexually Non-Preferential
Masculine Hormonally Impaired
Midget, Dwarf Vertically Challenged
Convict Socially Separated
Insane People Selectively Perceptive
Reality Challenged
Mental Explorers
(person with) (person with)
Learning Disability Self-Paced Cognitive Ability
Geek, Nerd Computer Professional
Tree-Hugger Environmental Activist
Logger Wood Weasel
Paper Pirate
Tree Slayer
Dead People Dysfunctional Earth Children
Biologically Challenged
Metaphysically Enhanced
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Section 4: MISCELLANEOUS
Broken Home Dysfunctional Family
House Broken Family Dysfunction
Cattle Ranch Cattle Concentration Camp (CCC)
"Moo-shwitz"
Senile Bag o' Bones Alzheimer's Victim
Ghetto, Barrio Ethnically Homogenous Area (EHA)
Pre-Integrated Pre-Nirvana
Hamburger Seared Mutilated Animal Flesh (SMAF)
Cheeseburger Adding Insult to Injury
Cheating (in School) Academic Dishonesty
Deplorable Behavior (white males)
Overcoming Socio-Economic Barriers (others)
Used Books Recycled Books
Trees Oxygen Exchange Units (OEUs)
Gang Youth Group
Pimp Mobile, Low Rider Culturally-Responsive Transportation
Drunk, Trashed Spatially Perplexed
Slum Economic Oppression Zone (EOZ)
Delicatessen Corpse Farm
Charnel House
Fat, Obese People of Mass
Gravitationally Enhanced
Horizontally Enhanced