I'm sure Hank was just stating an "old phrase" and did not mean anything by it. Sometimes among friends it's hard to remember to scrutinize everything you say to be "politically correct".
I like the Secret Santa idea - & I like the list of 3 ideas to get them in the right direction. Every year I end up getting some small token for all the clerical staff and nurses in our home health agency and there are so many that it costs a for...
My school uniform at Broward Community College in Pompano Beach, FL was white with a Royal Blue "Apron" over it. Everyone wanted to burn it at graduation.