Being politically correct

A colleague came over to my desk today to invite me to partake in some food he had brought to work.

He looked a little embarrassed as he said: "Please don't take this the wrong way but would you like some fried chicken?"

I was baffled...why would I take it the wrong way?

I didn't get it at first. Then I understood...he didn't want to offend me because of this whole stereotype about African Americans and their love for fried chicken and watermelon. Except I wasn't African American. I thought it was hilarious. I personally think a lot of political correctness has been taken to a whole new level....and now people have to walk on eggshells around other people.