Sorry but I had to share this

joedog · 02-18-12, 08:06 AM

It’s not likely to lead to federal lawsuits, legislative action or statewide petition drives, but another nickname controversy has erupted, this time in Utah.

Future students at a high school scheduled to open in 2013 recently voted on a nickname for their sports teams, a number of news sources reported today. The top vote-getter, with 23 percent, was Cougars.

One might think that makes sense. After all, the teams at Brigham Young University, the premiere athletic operation in Utah, are known as the Cougars.

But members of the School Board in Draper, Utah, soon to be home to Corner Canyon High School, demurred.

The name “Cougars” might be offensive, they said, to some women.

Thanks to a current network TV show and other uses, the term “cougar” has worked its way into the language as a reference to older women who seek the companionship of younger men.

So, the School Board said, Corner Canyon High’s teams will be the Chargers.

Reaction has been resoundingly negative, much of it along the “political correctness run amuck” lines.

Responding to an account posted on USA Today’s website, Joe Gulick of the University of Northern Iowa wrote, “This needs to show up in Sports Illustrated’s signs of the apocalypse. I think God is going to decide he’s finally seen enough.”

docirv · 02-18-12, 08:28 AM

The American way, Charge it on credit card and then marry a rich cougar to pay it all off....

Top Tiger · 02-18-12, 10:30 AM

There's also the chance that they meant it THAT way. Teenagers watch TV too. When I was a teenager,,, oh well, that's another story.

keithdog · 02-18-12, 10:55 AM

Well there is some more PC Nazis that need their a** kicked!

aikenyounggun · 02-18-12, 10:56 AM

There is nothing wrong with cougars in my opinion.

Either one, haha.

coldbasser · 02-18-12, 11:16 AM

The one thing about cougars is that there snarl is worse than there bite as most of there teeth are not there own.

bassinbob · 02-18-12, 05:03 PM

I met a cougar for a blind date once. She had so many liver spots I think she was a leopard.

1/4 stick · 02-18-12, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by coldbasser

The one thing about cougars is that there snarl is worse than there bite as most of there teeth are not there own.

Once a woman with no teeth has loved you...
Ya never go back.

james86 · 02-19-12, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keithdog

Well there is some more PC Nazis that need their a** kicked!

Nothing sends me into a blind rage quicker than people being overly PC. I used to work in Guantanamo. I used up my ability to be PC about 3 months into my year there.

joedog · 02-19-12, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1/4 stick

Once a woman with no teeth has loved you...
Ya never go back.

All depends on if there's also a place to set my drink.

Stick...you may be talking LOVE!

02-18-12, 08:06 AM	#1
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	Sorry but I had to share this It’s not likely to lead to federal lawsuits, legislative action or statewide petition drives, but another nickname controversy has erupted, this time in Utah. Future students at a high school scheduled to open in 2013 recently voted on a nickname for their sports teams, a number of news sources reported today. The top vote-getter, with 23 percent, was Cougars. One might think that makes sense. After all, the teams at Brigham Young University, the premiere athletic operation in Utah, are known as the Cougars. But members of the School Board in Draper, Utah, soon to be home to Corner Canyon High School, demurred. The name “Cougars” might be offensive, they said, to some women. Thanks to a current network TV show and other uses, the term “cougar” has worked its way into the language as a reference to older women who seek the companionship of younger men. So, the School Board said, Corner Canyon High’s teams will be the Chargers. Reaction has been resoundingly negative, much of it along the “political correctness run amuck” lines. Responding to an account posted on USA Today’s website, Joe Gulick of the University of Northern Iowa wrote, “This needs to show up in Sports Illustrated’s signs of the apocalypse. I think God is going to decide he’s finally seen enough.” __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

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docirv BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 140	The American way, Charge it on credit card and then marry a rich cougar to pay it all off.... __________________ www.docirvcustombaits.com Baits that catch fish, not just fishermen

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aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	There is nothing wrong with cougars in my opinion. Either one, haha. __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

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Top Tiger BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 245	There's also the chance that they meant it THAT way. Teenagers watch TV too. When I was a teenager,,, oh well, that's another story.

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bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	I met a cougar for a blind date once. She had so many liver spots I think she was a leopard. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

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