Pilgrims vs. Gladcheers

In a world of political correctness, where the names of races and types of people change every decade to maintain their dignity, how have we made it all these years continuing to use the word Pilgrim? I’m no longer called a honkey, cracker, or a white-ass whitie, so why should they be relegated to being a Pilgrim for eternity?

It’s derogatory. Pill-Grim. Not only do we describe them as being a pill, but we add further insult with the use of the word grim. We might as well call them Pestbleaks or Boregrumps or the Sourgloomies.

We owe the Pilgrims the respect they deserve. They have done a lot for our country. After all, Pilgrim men are the ones whose tight stockings, funny hats and big collars inspired Peter Pan. Can you imagine America being the country it is today had it not been for Peter Pan?

So that’s why I propose they now be called The Gladcheers. Everyone who agrees can respond with a hip-hip-hooray!

Happy Thanksgiving!


**In researching this crucial topic, I discovered a line of jewelry called Pilgrim. They advertise a men’s collection “for the daring man.” Okay, if wearing man-jewels is your idea of living on the edge, you’re not allowed to classify yourself as daring. I’m sorry, you just can’t.