Thursday April 7,1994 PCU: A Politically Correct Parody of College Life Political correctness is at the forefront of the collective the focal point for lively discussions--and arp»mentB--from the east coast to the left coast, on Rush’s radio show, on Oprah’s talk show, and on a regular basis in newspapers and magazines. Twentieth Century Fox is the Port Chester University, where the curriculum Ls. political correctness... Say the wrong thing, oppose the wrong cause, and the intensely committed students on campus will make your life miserable. first studio to weigh in with a feature film set within the milieu of political correctness with its “PCU,” which opens nationally on April 29th. The film stars Jeremy Piven (seen in "Judgement Night,” "Say Anything,” and “Singles”), Chris Young (seen in “Deep Down,” “Warlock II,” and “Book of Love”), and David Spade (recognized for his “Hollywood Minute” on “Saturday Night Live”). Also starring in this critically acclaimed comedy are Megan (“Wiimetka Road”) Ward, Sarah (“Grand Canyon”) Trigger, Jessica (“The Flaming Kid”) A QUICK TEST OF YOUR POLITICAL CORRECTNESS 1. The rap music at a party features lyrics that use a certain slang word referring to women as prostitutes. You: A. Would like to complain, but realize that to criticize rap music is to risk being politically incorrect to African-Americans. B. Request other music that does not offend. C. Point out that even Santa Claus says "Ho. ho, ho." 2. Your date shows up wearing makeup known to have been tested on lab animals. You: A. Find that the thought of helpless animals writhing in pain suddenly makes the evening of miniature golf you had planned seem somehow trite and offensive. B. Advise her of products which don't harm animals. C. Say "What have lab animals ever done for me?" 3. Your community is considering building a nuclear waste dump. You: A. Express your opposition subtly by throwing iwo-headed Walter, and Jon (“Rudy”) Favreau. Famed musician George Clinton makes a cameo appearance in the film. The film’s premise is the life of college students at Port Chester University, where the curriculum is. political correctness. At this university, the penalty for failing your providing lesson is instant protest Say the wrong thing, oppose the wrong cause, and the intensely committed students on campus will make your life miserable. This film is a hilarious parody of politically correct life. baby clothes at expectant mothers B. Demand proof that such facilities are safe. C. Do your part for toxic waste by cleaning out the dorm's refrigerator. 4. Your roommate comes home with tuna that is not dolphin-safe. You: A. Sternly refuse a serving of the "cruelty casserole." B. Point out that dolphin-safe tuna is available at all grocery stores. C. Say "Screw the dolphins, free With!!" 5. You hear a male friend make an inappropriate comment about a woman’s legs. You: A. Hand him your latest pamphlet: "Men: Testosterone- Fueled Hate Demons." B. Encourage him to appreciate more meaningful traits in people, like intelligence and personality. C. Have been too busy look Lag at her rear end to notice her legs. 6. You’re up all night studying anJ you’re offered coffee in an ozone-destroying styrofoam cup. You: A. Are more concerned about the exploitation of Colombian peasants in the harvesting of coffee beans. B. Go find a mug. C. Say, "Ozone, schmozone. My parents are buying me a car if my grades stay up." 7. You are offered a cheeseburger, which is the meat of a murdered cow. You: A. Weep, not only for the cow, but for the wheat savagely torn from Mother Earth to create the bun. B. Ask for a veggie. burger instead, knowing that red meat isn't good for you anyway. C. Remove the cheese as a form of protest against cow abuse and eat the burger anyway. 8. Your professor inadvertently refers to women as "girls." You: A. Mount protests until he is referred to as "fired." B. Explain to him that as an adult vou find the term demeaning and sexist. C. Start a list of words that you and your friends commonly use that would probably upset them a lot more than "girls." 9. A special interest group you find offensive is planning a rally this Saturday. You: A. Fight to keep them from being heard, secure in the knowledge that the First Amendment really doesn't apply to "people like that." B. Organize a counter rally to peaceably protest their beliefs. C. Attend the rally to hear their side of the issue; join up if they’re giving away beer. Answer true or false: Howard Stern is really just misunderstood. True False An offense-free world is a happy world. True False A sense of humor is a small price to pay for healthy feelings of self worth for all. True False The opinions and lifestyles of others may be as valid as my own. True False Sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me. True False Match the following words with their politically correct equivalent. Stupid Facially unconventional Thief Involuntarily leisured Fat Oxygen-disinterested Jobless Weight-blessed Paper Murder flesh Wife Fact-deprived Bald Tree corpse shavings Dead Acquisitional-American Meat Unpaid sex worker Ugly Scalp-proud ★★★★★★★★ RU PC? ★★★★★★★★ Page 9
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