Was there ever a word more stupid than macaroni? Seriously, say it out loud right now. You sounded like a jerk, did you not? I really hate that word. It also reminds me of macramé which I similarly detest. People who enjoy macramé should be shot. Of course the word macaroni also reminds me of macaroons, which I find quite tasty. But I still hate the word macaroni, and I despise equally the people who say it. And worse than them are the people who say mac. Are you kidding me? Does one really use the word macaroni so often that those extra syllables were getting in the way? Were they holding one back from the active, on-the-go lifestyle one desperately needs to stay afloat in our hectic modern world? I think not.
What is wrong with saying pasta anyway? It fits the need quite capably. If macaroni has too many syllables for you, try saying pasta instead. It is a noble word, a delight to say, and using it will not make you sound like a semi-retarded seven-year-old.