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Mon Mar-13-06 10:26 PM
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16. Because it's easier to say than "COMPANION ANIMAL-A"

...since the term "pet" implies a patriarchical, human-dominant relationship. Remember, we must use the proper "PC" language to shield ourselves from somebody's true status, because apparently reality is too hard for some people to deal with).

So, instead of being batshit insane, you are now "have a brain disease".
Instead of being bald, you are now "folically challenged"
Instead of being a fucking moran, you are now "mentally challenged"
Instead of being a total dickhead asshat fuckwhistle, you are now "socially impaired".

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