Members allmc2008 Posted April 15, 2013 Members Share Posted April 15, 2013 I keep hearing reporters on TV saying "Vertically-Challenged" instead of short. There are other things as well but I just came back from a strenuous Cardio Fitness class and eating Chex-Mix so I really can't think of other things right now. Anyway, to me, I think they have crossed the line!! I thought deeming cartoons such as Animaniacs as "Politically Incorrect" because of the innuendos was the point they crossed the line but not using the word "Short" is illogical! I would rather be called "Short" because it doesn't have the word "Challenged" in it. I think "Vertically-Challenged" sounds more like a weird growth than not being taller than the average person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Max Posted April 16, 2013 Members Share Posted April 16, 2013 I certainly this this has gone way too far. And I'm not being hypocritical either: I'm obese (although not quite the size of Chris Christie), and I feel the same way anytime someone uses the term "calorically challenged." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members allmc2008 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Members Share Posted April 17, 2013 OMG! Are you serious!! Never heard that term! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Max Posted April 17, 2013 Members Share Posted April 17, 2013 It's certainly a term that's rarely used, but I must say that this is the first time I have heard of people being called vertically challenged. That's really a new extreme in political correctness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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