College Times

Issue date: 6/25/09 Section: Blogs

There's been a lot of discussion among the computer literate lately about what operating system is better - Mac or PC. I'm pretty firm in my loyalty to Mac, personally. But my computer is a PC.

Okay, fine. I'm not talking about my computer preference at all. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates can go live off in their world of bits and bytes, zeros and ones. I'm choosing to kick it old school.

I'm talking about the age old battle of "mac," (as in making out, kissing, etc.) and being "politically correct."

You see, sometime after seventh grade the term "mac" was taken from me. Yes, me personally, and the world quickly became less nerdy. This is a horrible thing for nerdy people like me. Mac became uncool. And while it's true that chubby seventh grade Christina never actually "macked" on anyone, I certainly had a strong adoration for the term.

"Alicia macked Kevin in the girl's locker room?" "Have you and he macked yet?" Yes, those were the days. Back when a girl could really get the scoop without having to ask gross questions like "Did he put his tongue in your mouth?" It was all encompassed by the one glorious word.

And it is a beautiful word. Say it with me: "Mac." Like jewels in your mouth, I say.

But then came along that always pesky political correctness. I don't mean this in terms of calling races and sexualities by their proper names. I mean it in terms of what is considered cool, politically correct language among youth. "Mac" was quickly replaced by "make out" in high school. It's something I chose to stay clear of. Willingly this time.

So now, early in my adult life, I'm choosing not to stand for this injustice. I've decided to bring mac back. If Justin Timberlake can bring sexy back, I mostly certainly can bring this incredibly unsexy word back into the common vernacular.

My friends think I'm crazy. My boyfriend thinks it's crazier. But I've decided that it's time for a worldwide mac attack.

Think about it. Next time you're about to kiss someone for the first time - one of those eyes-closed-shut, extra passionate kisses - think of the term "mac" in your head to lighten the mood a bit. So, maybe he slipped you a little tongue. Maybe now you think it was a mistake. Oh well. It was just a little mac session.

Or, at the very least, don't look at me strange when I use it. Mac on, world. Mac on …

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