What Should We Really Call Boneless Chicken Wings?

Almost two hours into the August 31, 2020, city council meeting in Lincoln, Neb., resident Ander Christensen approached the lectern with a plea to, as he put it, stop the deception. A problem had gotten so out of control, he said, “that our children are throwing around names and words without even understanding their true meaning.” 

“I’m talking about boneless chicken wings,” said Christensen. “I propose that we as a city remove the name ‘boneless wings’ from our...