I think, to sum up your post, it falls in the whole "act like you're supposed to be there and nobody will ever question you" line of thinking. I've used it well over the years.

 

Yes... and only if I could've just said it with the brevity that you did.

ooops... I forgot... I've also learned how to add a butch twang to my vocal tone when discussing my car with a mechanic. I don't over do it as that would be obvious, but sorta lean a little that way to be more in line with a good ol' boy. I think that I get better and quicker service somehow that way.

To take things a little further, I don't understand how those who do defend the name and have no dog in the fight, feel it necessary to tell people what should and should not offend those who are affected.

No argument there.