From CurtC’s post in the GQ thread about calling a spade a spade:
Sorry. I don’t see it that way at all. There’s nothing wrong with calling a spade a spade or with saying that you call a spade a spade.
The concept that language must be vitiated to conform to some inane and inaccurate idea that just because one word sounds vaguely like it might be related to another word that might be offensive is idiotic. And the proponents thereof are hereby heartily invited to kiss my ass.
“Some people have a poor vocabulary. They don’t want to take the time to learn something new, so you should cater to their idiocy.”
Fuck that.
“My Accountz Reeceevable Posse don’t call me Tha Troubleshoota for nothin’. Suckas think I be chillin’, but I gots to represent at all times, 'cuz ain’t nobody else reeceeve accountz right but ME.” --Herbert Kornfeld
I think it is safe to assume that Mike Tyson does not have an expansive vocabulary which would include such words. Being fond of my ears, and my facial area in general, I would refrain from trying to educate him.
Then again, after the lawsuit, I would never have to wait tables again.