NAAAP Calls for Greater Sensitivity

April 1, 2008... In a press conference in Baltimore today, the NAAAP called for greater sensitivity in the language used to describe a popular condiment and preservative.

Speaking to reporters, NAAAP spokesperson Omar Little said, "Omar know that shit derive from the French, vin aigre. How motherfuckers ain't call that shit sour wine?"

While the press conference was the NAAAP's first public pronouncement on the subject, several media outlets and organs of government have already adopted policies about the use of the controversial word.

Mia Culp of the Campus and Alternative Press Association (CAPA) noted that her organization has had a formal policy about this issue since 1988.

"CAPA members are encouraged to use the term sour wine, except in instances where a person is being directly quoted," said Culp. "And even where a person is being quoted directly, CAPA members are encouraged to use the alternative spelling, vi**gar."

"Given this country's checkered past," said Culp, "We need to be extra sensitive about the language we use."

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