Hey, Dan:
Hey, John:
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So far as hate words are concerned, I’ve always been of the opinion that intent makes a word hateful, not a particular arrangement of letters. “Faggot” can be said with hateful intent, but so can “homosexual” or “gay” (have you ever heard Jesse Helms drawl out “homahsectshul”?). “Bitch” can be a term of endearment or a slur, and neither your average rap artist nor Chris Rock is niggardly about their use of the word “nigger.”
–The Pope
I like “What the Fuck?” but I’m not sure my editor would go for it. By the way, I caught Barbara Walters’s interview with Monica Lewinsky on 20/20. That girl sure has a pretty mouth–and if Barbara got that camera any closer to it, the lens would have fogged right up. I’ve always been attracted to bigmouthed boys with large teeth, so we share a special bond, Mr. President. But hey, if you did rape that woman in Arkansas in the 70s, I hope the devil boils you in oil for all eternity.
Thank you for the many suggestions. We will keep them on file, and if we use any of your proposed salutations, we will mail you $5.
Hey, Dan,
