#euphemism

How is it possible to have a civil war? ↗

— George Carlin

#funny #humor #terminology #war #funny

You're not allowed to call them dinosaurs any more," said Yo-less. "It's speciesist. You have to call them pre-petroleum persons. ↗

— Terry Pratchett

#euphemism #humour #political-correctness #humour

Asymmetrical warfare is a euphemism for terrorism, just like collateral damage is a euphemism for killing innocent civilians. ↗

— Alan Dershowitz

#collateral #damage #euphemism #innocent #innocent civilians

"Women's fashion" is a euphemism for fashion created by men for women. ↗

— Andrea Dworkin

#euphemism #fashion #men #women