It's sorta like calling someone chief. I say that all the time, but it's sort of a racial slur against native Americans.
doesn't our navy have 'chief' petty officers? and aren't they called 'chief'? i don't see a slur there.
Boss technically isn't much better, I should stick with brother.
well, now you may offend the afro-american community.
sorry, couldn't resist! this is tongue in cheek and meant to illustrate how sometimes we just can't win for losing.. lol..