Since when did it get so hard to joke around with people or even just say what’s on my mind without getting bashed for saying something “inappropriate”, “ignorant” or “offensive”? I shouldn’t have to scan a room when I’m hanging out with my friends or coworkers because I’m afraid of being attacked by someone who is utterly offended by my jokes or the way I talk in my everyday life.

Hyper-sensitive, that’s the word I tend to use when it comes to most people these days. Are you really, truly offended by my comment or are you just wanting to lash out for the hell of it? Is there some sort of sense of relief you get when you’re able to call someone out on some “ignorance” that isn’t even really there? Why do people have to live in a world now where they’re terrified of lawsuits, termination or speaking out for what they believe in because some liberals are extra sensitive?

I am not going to change how I speak and act because someone is offended by bluntness or jokes - that’s just not who I am - but some people actually are having to change because liberals cannot handle some words. Professors and politicians, I’m looking at you. No, I’m not being mean to you because you’re a different race, I’m being mean because you don’t know how to do what you’re asked! Plain and simple.

I’m not ignorant, I’m actually a very well-read, well-to-do person who just believes that this politically correct culture we found ourselves in has gone too far. Undergraduates and high school millennials, I’m talking to you. If you’re so intent on people treating you like adults and giving you some respect, I suggest you stop crying like children and hop on the train of not caring what other people say. Or maybe I should just always walk around carrying a sign that says “trigger warning” so the sensitives won’t come near me. That’s always an option.

To give you an example of how annoyingly sensitive this world has become, I’ll tell you that I’m a woman (obviously) but I’m not going to cry because a man opens a door for me or calls me hot. It’s what they do. Honestly, I’m flattered - keep it up. But, some men immediately feel the need to apologize to me for the simplest things, like cussing around me. No, I am not offended. Yes, I will cuss with you right back. I understand I’m a dainty little woman (sarcasm) but I’m not going to be offended by the stupidest things.

Seriously, grow a pair, America!