I don't usually rant about how much I hate being PC, because I think that "Politically Correct" has become too charged a phrase, and immediately brings to mind people who supposedly intend to suck the joy out of everything by making it satirically neutral, a la Harrison Bergeron. I especially hate comedians who bitch about political correctness, because they're too damn lazy to figure out how to be funny without resorting to racism or stereotypes, but that's a different story.

Nevertheless, there is one thing, and only one thing about political correctness that irks me so slightly. "Partner." People who refer to their boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife/lover/friend with benefits...basically anyone that they're not involved in a business relationship with as a "partner." There's no real reason for this, I just don't understand it. Are the terms "husband" and "wife" really so offensive? If so, wouldn't it be better to keep using those terms, especially if you're in a non-traditional relationship, to remove the perceived sexism/property rights in them? Is having a "boyfriend" really such a bad thing anymore? Maybe someone could explain this to me.

On a side note, I'm just about done with my thesis so woo to me. I just need to submit it for final review, which I'm hoping to do before Monday.