L.A. Times Archives Nov. 8, 2000 12 AM PT Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print * Whatever happened to the admonition, “Watch your language; ladies are present”?LLOYD HUTCHINSONCorona More to Read Voices Contributor: Censorship never stops with just two words Aug. 1, 2026 These word cops stand guard to keep language clear and simple Feb. 19, 2021 Women reflect on sexist slur that often goes unpunished July 25, 2020
