Would you be offended if I called these mini-burgers sliders?

I don't want to offend anyone with insensitive language. It's not my way.

I try to be PC in most of my dealings with people. I avoid cussing when I can. I'm not really a name caller – even in jest. I see no point in upsetting or alienating another person based on our differing opinions or backgrounds. I'm not saying I don't have (and share) opinions. It's just that I try to be respectful about my opinions. So if I roll my eyes when I hear your opinion, I promise it's involuntary.

Here's an example. When the holidays roll around I don't mind mind saying Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas – especially in a situation where Merry Christmas might somehow offend another person. Of course I'll admit I'm opinionated enough to think that anyone who gets peeved by being wished a Merry Christmas has issues of their own. Still, I'm PC enough to go ahead and play it safe.

Same goes for food.

I won't call sweet treats crack, I'll always wonder why the Brits insist on using the term double cream and I've already posted about how uncomfortable the word shrimpballs makes me feel. Fortunately I don't live in Minnesota where a dago is a burger piled with grilled onions, peppers, tomato sauce, and melted cheese. I'd have to go my whole life without eating beef. Even the idea of a cocktail called Sex on the Beach makes me blush. I know the phrase is rarely uttered outside a bar, but you never know who's listening, so I'll just have a beer.

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Beef & Brie Sliders with Caramelized Onions & Fig Jam

Which brings me to the word slider. Am I being insensitive to a perfectly delicious little burger by calling it such a thing? Originally, the term sliders was used as a derogatory slur against White Castle. Evidently White Castle burgers are so greasy that they slide down the gullet easily. I've never eaten a White Castle burger so I can't say for sure. Maybe it's just a statement of fact. Maybe White Castle burgers slide down easy because they're delicious. Maybe. But I'm just PC enough to worry about it.

So what do I do? I worked hard on these sliders (I'm so sorry I mean mini-burgers). I want to show them off on my blog. After all, the term slider seems to be widely accepted. Does that make it okay? I don't know.

If I tried to run the question past my mom she'd ask me if I thought it was okay to jump off a bridge just because everyone else was doing it. I'd see her point too. My mother passed away many years ago, but I still find myself wondering what she'd think. Especially on Mother's Day.

She's also say that I should "go stick my nose in a book" and find the answer for myself.

So I will.

Until then I just want to know what you think. Are sliders greasy but lovable fast food? Or are they trendy, high-end bar food fussed over by chefs and served with fancy cheese on miniature brioche buns? GREG

SlidersBeef and Brie Sliders

Beef & Brie Sliders with Caramelized Onions & Fig Jam