Really bad joke, or PC gone way too far?

[RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees]

So, here at NYU they have an "explorations" program, where as a freshman you can choose to live on a themed floor. I chose to live on a floor entitled "The Power of Politics." Last night, our floor had our local city councilman, Alan Gerson (who by the way was very nice and seemed interested, despite also being very "politician"), come and talk to us. The entire time, he didn't refer to us as "freshmen" but rather as "freshpeople." He said it with a straight face too.

Now my question is, do you think that he was just making a very unfunny joke, or do you think that he was just being far too politically correct, and thus avoided the use of "men"? I can't really tell, and my floormates are equally as confused.

[RhodyYanksFan]

I really hope he wasn't trying to be PC because that's one of the biggest problems with this country.

[Hitman23]

I hope it's a really bad joke. If that's a PC thing it's absolutely absurd.

[Tifoso]

So, here at NYU they have an "explorations" program, where as a freshman you can choose to live on a themed floor. I chose to live on a floor entitled "The Power of Politics." Last night, our floor had our local city councilman, Alan Gerson (who by the way was very nice and seemed interested, despite also being very "politician"), come and talk to us. The entire time, he didn't refer to us as "freshmen" but rather as "freshpeople." He said it with a straight face too.

Now my question is, do you think that he was just making a very unfunny joke, or do you think that he was just being far too politically correct, and thus avoided the use of "men"? I can't really tell, and my floormates are equally as confused.

He was being PC, the moron.

[Casey37]

Unfortunately, this is a sign of the times we now have to live in. I'm sure he was just trying to cover his butt 'just in case'.

[RhodeyYankee2638]

its really sad, instead of saying mailman, we gotta say mailperson, instead of saying broads we gotta say ladies, this stuff is really getting out of control. Freshpeople, i would've called the PC bastard a retard to his face

[PalmerGA]

I'd say if there were all males present, he was trying to be funny - and wasn't. If there were females present, he was trying to be PC - and is an idiot.

[allybear]

I say you should have said something fresh to him and when he looked startled, just tell him that you were trying to live up to your new label as fresh people!

Seriously, I think he was being PC and ridiculous!

[Hitman23]

I'm suprised they haven't asked William Shatner to dub over his speech in the beginning of Star Trek to say what Picard's says.

[Soriambi]

I can't tell since I didn't watch him while he did it, but I think it's more likely the latter.

[CptCrunch]

It was to be PC. At my school, they use the term "first-year" when referring to a freshman.

[RhodeyYankee2638]

It was to be PC. At my school, they use the term "first-year" when referring to a freshman.

they are communists

[PalmerGA]

It was to be PC. At my school, they use the term "first-year" when referring to a freshman.

This country is going freakin' NUTS!

[Hitman23]

[RhodyYanksFan]

I'm suprised they haven't asked William Shatner to dub over his speech in the beginning of Star Trek to say what Picard's says.

Now I knew I was a geek and I knew you were a geek, but damn that's beyond my geek-ness. What's the difference in their speech's?

Being PC is the reason we're still in Iraq (but that's a whole other can of worms).

[Bub]

I'll bet he calls the mailman a person-person.

[RhodyYanksFan]

I'll bet he calls the mailman a person-person.

[penfold]

It was to be PC. At my school, they use the term "first-year" when referring to a freshman.

Same.

[Big_E]

It was to be PC. At my school, they use the term "first-year" when referring to a freshman.

I think a lot of schools have done that.

It's all part of the new lingo. Letter Carriers, Flight Attendants, etc.

[AMYanks]

I actually hope he was being PC. That has to be the worst joke in the history of western civilization, and he should be beaten for saying it. I have more hope in humanity, so I'll say it was PC.

[RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees]

...and he should be beaten for saying it

I love it.

[yankeeschic12324]

I'll bet he calls the mailman a person-person.

[Trish]

Now I knew I was a geek and I knew you were a geek, but damn that's beyond my geek-ness. What's the difference in their speech's?

Being PC is the reason we're still in Iraq (but that's a whole other can of worms).

Shatner says, "To boldly go where no man has gone before," and the other guy who's name is escaping me says, "To boldly go where no one has gone before."

What the hell is that actor's name? Damn Brad moments....

[4bronxbombers]

its really sad, instead of saying mailman, we gotta say mailperson, instead of saying broads we gotta say ladies, this stuff is really getting out of control. Freshpeople, i would've called the PC bastard a retard to his face

We were told by the USPS to call them "mail carriers" believe it or not. I did a big campaign with the USPS. I swear that's what my contact person asked.

[IronCaballo4]

He was being PC, the moron.

Excuse me Lou, I believe the proper term is "Human Being with an intellectual capacity within the range of diminished mental faculties"

[4bronxbombers]

Excuse me Lou, I believe the proper term is "Human Being with an intellectual capacity within the range of diminished mental faculties"

[Hitman23]

Now I knew I was a geek and I knew you were a geek, but damn that's beyond my geek-ness. What's the difference in their speech's?

heheh...

Kirk says "where no man has gone before", Picard says "Where no one has gone before"

[Trish]

heheh...

Kirk says "where no man has gone before", Picard says "Where no one has gone before"

Is there an echo in here?

[Hitman23]

Is there an echo in here?

sorry you're on ignore. didn't see your post.

[FormerlyKnownAsMHHL]

I would've stood up and addressed him as "Local City Councilperson"

[AMC]

I haven't watched South Park in years, but a PC related post like this always makes me think of what they would do with an episode with this topic.

[penfold]

I would've stood up and addressed him as "Local City Councilperson"

I just KNOW that you meant, "Local City Councilperson-or-daughter."

[Dr. Gonzo]

who cares,

[BillBuckner]

This is getting downright ridiculous.