Twitter hilariously Reacts to Elimination of “Mistress”
What would you replace “mistress” with? (my favorite is #3)
Angelina Jolie attends the European premiere of “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” in London.
(Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)The word "mistress" has been eliminated from the AP Stylebook. The word was removed because it implies that women are solely at fault in cheating scandals. The AP Stylebook is a universal guidebook for journalists and writers. It recommends replacing "mistress" with terms like "companion," "lover," or "friend."
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