There are two groups in this society that I can’t stand. Some people are hyper sensitive and thin-skinned, and you have walk on egg shells around them, because they’re so easily offended. And then there are others who are just rude and insulting, pretend that being a rude jerk is brave and honest. And they call it “political correctness” to object to their total lack of decent manners.
And these are often the same person. People who insult others, but whine like children when they think it’s aimed at THEM.
When did the word “stewardess” become “bad” (“politically incorrect”?) It’s merely the female version of “steward”, which I believe is still considered a respected position on board ships. In fact, on a ship, the position of “steward” carries more authority and respect than a mere “attendant”.
I do remember the first time I encountered the term “flight attendant”, but it was used to refer to a man, who clearly didn’t want to be called “stewardess” (and maybe wasn’t familiar with the term “steward”?).
Growing up I was taught it was politeness not ‘political correctness’. It only seems polite not to use words that bring needless pain but I guess politeness is passe now.
LINK_O_NEAL about 7 years ago
Stand up for free speech!
Phatts about 7 years ago
yah, right, cartoon boy, act all surprised like you didn’t write the whole thing!!
Sherlock Watson about 7 years ago
Clearly, Rat believes in calling a spade a spade, not a flat shovel.
(Added that last bit just in case.)
Templo S.U.D. about 7 years ago
My sister-in-law is a [Delta] flight attendant. I wouldn’t know if she gets a little TO’d over “stewardess.”
AngusToorabitters about 7 years ago
Trolley dolly! Trolley dolly! Trolley dolly! I’ll get me coat …
AKHenderson Premium Member about 7 years ago
It’s better than “aisle chick.”
phaze58 about 7 years ago
NOPE not going there . I want to fly again .
bobnanski about 7 years ago
I remember once back in the 90s being on a flight where this one elderly woman was motioning to the flight attendant and saying, “Oh waitress!”
Norman L Jones about 7 years ago
In that case the word is fitting.
Willywise52 Premium Member about 7 years ago
Technically,he’s a rat,not a man.
Ignatz Premium Member about 7 years ago
There are two groups in this society that I can’t stand. Some people are hyper sensitive and thin-skinned, and you have walk on egg shells around them, because they’re so easily offended. And then there are others who are just rude and insulting, pretend that being a rude jerk is brave and honest. And they call it “political correctness” to object to their total lack of decent manners.
And these are often the same person. People who insult others, but whine like children when they think it’s aimed at THEM.
gammaguy about 7 years ago
When did the word “stewardess” become “bad” (“politically incorrect”?) It’s merely the female version of “steward”, which I believe is still considered a respected position on board ships. In fact, on a ship, the position of “steward” carries more authority and respect than a mere “attendant”.
I do remember the first time I encountered the term “flight attendant”, but it was used to refer to a man, who clearly didn’t want to be called “stewardess” (and maybe wasn’t familiar with the term “steward”?).
Radish... about 7 years ago
Rat gets more cheesy every week.
Andrew Sleeth about 7 years ago
And for train enthusiasts out there … Porter! Porter! Porter!
ne7minder about 7 years ago
Growing up I was taught it was politeness not ‘political correctness’. It only seems polite not to use words that bring needless pain but I guess politeness is passe now.
Ermine Notyours about 7 years ago
It will be Rat’s fate to be served by androgynous male flight attendants from now on.
hooglah about 7 years ago
I’m a liberal. Liberal speech is the only free speech. Everybody else does not need to talk.
Godfreydaniel about 7 years ago
No comments about how Pig is kneeling?
BeniHanna6 Premium Member about 7 years ago
I love it! Thanks Mr. Pastis for the belly laugh!
Number Three about 7 years ago
I don’t get it. What is so taboo about the word “Stewardess”?
xxx
Sisyphos about 7 years ago
I like Rat! More Anti-PC for me!
So, just take your lumps, Cartoon-Boy. If it helps, consider yourself a martyr for the cause of Liberated Speech….
nopainogain about 7 years ago
you havent lived til you’ve referred to male members of a flight crew as “stewardess” they frickin love that.
ttenchantr about 7 years ago
I love how the word “stewardess” is still around but “steward” has completely vanished.
ND Cool Z almost 6 years ago
FREEDOM FOR FREE SPEECH!!!!!
NeilCopeland over 5 years ago
HOSTESS!!!
(Sorry – Kiwi.)
NeilCopeland over 4 years ago
Air hostess!
Goat from PBS over 3 years ago
I agree with Rat. Fight for freedom! Freedom of speech! Without that, we cannot be free.