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steve308
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JUL 10, 08:31 PM
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Bug experts seeking new name for destructive gypsy moths
By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP / 4:37 pm ET Fri Jul 09, 2021
Bug experts are dropping the common name of a destructive insect because it's considered an ethnic slur: the gypsy moth.
The Entomological Society of America, which oversees the common names of bugs, is getting rid of the common name of that critter and the lesser-known gypsy ant. The group this week announced that for the first time it changed a common name of an insect because it was offensive. In the past they’ve only reassigned names that weren’t scientifically accurate.
When will this crap finally reach it's breaking point.
Oh. Lewis and Clark statue also taken down.
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maryjane
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JUL 11, 12:11 AM
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Gypsies stole a pair of boots I left drying on the front porch.
(I guess they gave up snatching children... )
  [This message has been edited by maryjane (edited 07-11-2021).]
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olejoedad
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JUL 11, 12:22 AM
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Why am I not surprised?
The world is crazy.....
PROVE ME WRONG
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Notorio
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JUL 11, 12:49 AM
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Were Gypsies actually complaining about this?
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randye
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JUL 11, 04:27 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by steve308:
When will this crap finally reach it's breaking point.
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When?
When people just start refusing to go along with it.
It really is that simple.
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Hudini
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JUL 11, 07:40 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by randye:
When?
When people just start refusing to go along with it.
It really is that simple.
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Like the Salem Witch Trials, this stuff is completely out of hand.
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williegoat
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JUL 11, 02:15 PM
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What does this portend for Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix and the BGKO?
And what about Black Widows and Brown Recluses? Shouldn't we just call them Spiders of Color?
Lady bugs? Cockroaches? Are we making assumptions?
Perhaps the Praying Mantis is merely meditating...
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williegoat
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JUL 11, 02:18 PM
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maryjane
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JUL 11, 03:01 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by williegoat:
What does this portend for Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix and the BGKO?
And what about Black Widows and Brown Recluses? Shouldn't we just call them Spiders of Color?
Lady bugs? Cockroaches? Are we making assumptions?
Perhaps the Praying Mantis is merely meditating...
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Black mamba?
Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves was originally titled Gypsys, Tramps and White Trash by writer Bob Stone.
It would probably be boycotted if released this year.
[This message has been edited by maryjane (edited 07-11-2021).]
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randye
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JUL 11, 06:32 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by williegoat:
What does this portend for Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix and the BGKO?
And what about Black Widows and Brown Recluses? Shouldn't we just call them Spiders of Color?
Lady bugs? Cockroaches? Are we making assumptions?
Perhaps the Praying Mantis is merely meditating...
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Chigger!
Chigger!
Chigger!
(Trombiculidae)
Be careful of all the chiggers here: https://www.topoquest.com/p...detail.php?id=244062
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| quote | Originally posted by steve308:
The Entomological Society of America, which oversees the common names of bugs, is getting rid of the common name of that critter....
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That didn't really hit home with me right away until I looked at it again and really saw that part.
NOBODY is officially "in charge of common names".......OF ANYTHING.
Sub, Hoagie or Grinder
Soda, Pop or Coke
Potato bug, pill bug or roly-poly
Gym shoes, tennis shoes, "tennies" or sneakers
Lightning bug or firefly
Shopping cart or buggy
chigger, red bug or harvest mite
I can't imagine the stupidity of anyone that believes that there is anyone is "in charge of common names" or the arrogance of anyone who thinks they are.[This message has been edited by randye (edited 07-11-2021).]
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