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RebYidd:
The Gemora tells us that לצנות is always assur – with the exception of ליצנותא דע”ז. I am saying that the PC craze which has gripped our society is idolatry. It is routinely worshipped. It is worse in universities, media, government offices, and in agencies. When an ideology completely erases morality and a system of higher values, it becomes an idol. Sadly, the tentacles of this monster reach everywhere. It dictates that we look for something offensive as intended while no one possesses the skill of mind reading. And if I feel offended by you, I have the right to take revenge. This is idolatrous, making the ideology its own idol.
I will mock this and make sure that I always think so lowly of it that I will never be tempted to embrace it for a second. If you do not like my mockery, you are free to ignore it. It is not casual, but clearly intended. Yes, doing so is both decent and smart. Disagree if you like.
Back to the clothing. It is probably the case that clothing becomes too tight when the person’s size increases. I agree. I might not know if that article of apparel was worn previously or not (I do not keep track). I do refrain from commenting on people’s bodies – for tznius reasons. So if I am commenting on clothing, that’s all I mean. You may compile your Peirush Rashi on every sentence, but that does not make it my intended message, just your own interpretation.