Do you think it is politically correct to call an Orca a Killer whale?

Answer 1

It is absolutely not PC to call these fine and sensitive dolphins "Killer Whales"

Perhaps we should consider the following names for Killer Dolphins to be more PC about this matter:

1. Death enabled Dolphins

2. I am not responsible for biting things in half dolphin

3. Mammal agressive Dolphin

4. Testy Dolphin

5. Smiley tooth Dolphin

6. That really isn't a trainer sticking out of my mouth Dolphin

7. Humans really do taste like chicken Dolphin

8. Wet suits give me gas Dolphin

9. I should have swan faster and stayed in front of the capture net Dolphin

10. Put your head in my mouth I do not bite....ooops...Dolphin

Answer 2

The reason that Orcas are labelled as "killer whales" is because that of all the species of whales in existence, the only species associated more with human fatalities than any other species of whale is the Orca, hence the title of "killer whale."

Answer 3

No, but Orcas do not mind being called Killer Water Mammals.

Answer 4

It appears to be, but it is really unfair to the real whales. An orca is a dolphin, not a whale.

Edit: So no, it isn't politically correct.

Answer 5

Mit Politik hat das nichts zu tun, es ist unverantwortlich, menschlich gesehen, denn die Natur gehört uns nicht, wir werden darin geduldet. Wenn wir Tiere töten, weil wir uns davon ernähren müssen ist das akzeptabel, aber Tiere zu töten um Luxusgüter oder Trophäen herzustellen ist barbarisch und inakzeptabel.

Answer 6

Oh who knows? Those whales change it every decade or so, it seems.

Answer 7

It is no worse than the insults Geico heaps on Caveman.

Answer 8

Are you asking because of this whole Shamu thing?

Answer 9

never