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Originally Posted by JMintzer
Do you have a "shred" of evidence to support that theory?
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I really do try to understand where the other side is coming from when I'm involved in a disagreement so let me know how these things make sense.
I teach classes to the military all over the world so I get to hear quite a few odd things
1. As an old telephone company splicer I worked in 100's (if not thousands) of manholes. Today I'm forbidden to say "manhole". I'm told to "maintenance hole" why???? Before you answer, look up the history of manholes
2. I can't say "male to female connector". I have to say "plug and insert"
3. In Australia I couldn't say "downguy" whch is the wire that stops a telephone pole from leaning due to stress. I had to say "stay" because someone was offended by "guy"
4. I worked in 29 prisons in Michigan and I couldn't say prisoner I had to say "client of the State" and the "clients don't have cells they have "living quarters" and outdoor payphones had to be called "outdoor communication devices for rehabilitation
5. And finally, I dont know if this was ever verified but I was told you could order a Whopper at Burger King with two top buns or two bottom buns if you were offended
wow, I feel better thanks for allowing me to vent