The outbreak of swine flu should be renamed “Mexican” influenza in deference to Muslim and Jewish sensitivities over pork, an Israeli health official has said.

Deputy Health Minister Yakov Litzman said the reference to pigs is offensive to both religions and “we should call this Mexican flu and not swine flu,” he told a news conference at a hospital in central Israel.

Of course, if the world is stupid enough to start calling it “Mexican flu”, I’m sure we’ll see another stupid announcement like this from the Mexican government, or from some Hispanic civil rights organization.

Here’s a clue for you guys – it’s being called “swine flu” because that’s where it originated.  I’m really that sorry your religious sensibilities are offended, please excuse me while I go give a shit.