I have a coworker that was called into HR. Working on wiring in an elevated rack and had a new hire working with him. Asked her to pass him they dykes. She got flustered... ended up calling an HR meeting. He was called in with his manager who asked what this was all about. His answer... Just watch.
So you called (name) a dyke? You know that isn't appropriate.
I understand but that's not what happened.
What do you mean?
It's the name of a tool. an angle cutter is called a Dyke.
Oh really and why is that?
Because it makes Diagonal cuts. Dikes.
HR, Ok... I understand. We will have to discuss this offline (shuffles away write up paperwork)
Manager: Thanks for your time....
Later... LAUGHTER FOR YEARS.