Ugh... Utah. - Firecrest - 01-19-2012
My brother went to this High School. Note that their former mascot was (and I'm not even making this up) a beet digger.
Quote:Future students at a Utah high school had their choice of mascot — a cougar — rejected by the school district because it could be seen as offensive to older women.
The students, who in 2013 will attend Corner Canyon High School in Draper just south of Salt Lake City, were asked to vote on their new mascot and school colors, KSTU-TV reported Wednesday.
With 23 percent of the vote, the cougar was the top pick for the mascot, but board members of the Canyons School District expressed concerns over the appropriateness of using a mascot title that, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, can be used as a slang word for "a middle-aged woman seeking a romantic relationship with a younger man."
Instead the board members chose a war horse as the school mascot noting the alliteration of Corner Canyon Chargers. It was also an image of strength that could unify the community, the board noted.
In making their decision, the school district also cited the fact that three other Utah high schools and Utah's Brigham Young University already used a cougar as their mascot, the FOX-affiliate station reported.
Re: Ugh... Utah. - abecx - 01-19-2012
The Utah Mormons!
Re: Ugh... Utah. - Thorran - 01-20-2012
abecx Wrote:The Utah Mormons!
The Polygamists.
Re: Ugh... Utah. - Sanderz - 01-20-2012
I could see why it could be offensive to women.
Re: Ugh... Utah. - Kaistine - 01-20-2012
:gizz:
I was searching through the smilies for the "ban please" one, but decided I like this one more
Re: Ugh... Utah. - Crazy Diana - 01-20-2012
oh dear abe wont like that
whale penises only please
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