not personal computer, but to call someone P.C. i have heard people use this term and dont know what it stands for
2006-06-15 09:48:44 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The abbreviation stands for the phrase, "Politically Correct".
Somehow, this country decided that in order for people to prevent the possibility of offending someone, certain terms and words are no longer "Politically Correct".
This is why "secretary" became "administrative assistant", "janitor" became "custodial engineer".
"Oriental" became "Asian", "Black" became "African American"
Thus, when someone indicates that something "is not PC", they are saying that the idea or phrase in question may offend someone.
Most of this was done because the words developed negative connotations, and so in order to help people see things differently, new phrases and nomenclature were adopted.
I think the whole concept is a load of crap. Words aren't offensive, it's the intent behind the word which offends me.
A rose is a rose, no matter what you call it. A piece of sh!t is a piece of sh!t. Calling it "Digestive sytem byproduct" isn't changing the stink of it.
The funny thing is that the people who make strides to be "PC" so as not to offend others seem to be the ones who get the most offended.
2006-06-15 09:49:57 · answer #1 · answered by the_dude 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I agree with 2Disturbed's answer,... and sentiment.
The American Heritage Dictionary defines POLITICALLY CORRECT as: Of, relating to, or supporting broad social, political, and educational change, especially to redress historical injustices in matters such as race, class, gender, and sexual orientation.
Simply put, someone who is 'politically correct' goes out of their way to avoid saying or doing anything that could have even the possibility of offending a particular race, class, gender, etc...
For example, to call a handicapped person 'handicapped' is offensive to some and is, therefore, "Politically Incorrect". To be 'Politically Correct", they would prefer the use of the term "Physically Challenged" in it's place.
I know;...STUPID!
2006-06-15 09:54:05 · answer #2 · answered by Saint Christopher Walken 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the term means politically correct,which means you would say or do anything not to offend anyone on this planet or any other planet to further your gain (usually in politics.)
2006-06-15 10:03:44 · answer #3 · answered by Califlowerears 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Police Constable? Politically Correct? one of these.
2006-06-15 09:53:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Politically correct.
2006-06-15 09:50:11 · answer #5 · answered by angieasee64 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personal Computer. But some times it has other uses, too. Personal Car, personal cab, it could mean almost anything- it's in the usage of it.
2006-06-15 09:53:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
What Does Pc Mean
2016-09-30 00:54:39 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politically Correct, and it's gone WAY TOO FAR....
2006-06-15 09:51:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they is just his name (the initials) or maybe he is really a computer because he has a good memory or he is very intelligent. I don't know, just a guess.....
2006-06-15 09:54:07 · answer #9 · answered by eternity_spider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pathetic c**t.............. I am called it all the time.
it could also mean, politically correct, personal computer, portable computer, police constable.......... it has many variations!!
2006-06-15 09:55:37 · answer #10 · answered by Gillipoos 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋