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April 26th, 2013 at 6:43 PM
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OT: UConn student terrified by new husky dog logo

Well , it's not exactly the logo itself that "terrifies" Carolyn Luby, but the traits she sees represented by the new logo.  As Luby, puts in her open letter to UConn president Susan Herbst,

Instead of giving ... problematic aspects of male athletic peer culture at UConn a second look or a giving the real face of athletics a true makeover, it appears that the focus of your administration is prioritizing the remodeling of the fictional face of the Husky Logo.

.           .           .               .

What terrifies me about the admiration of such traits is that I know what it feels like to have a real life Husky look straight through you and to feel powerless, and to wonder if even the administration cannot “mess with them.”

http://thefeministwire.com/2013/04/an-open-letter-to-uconn-president-susan-herbst/

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April 26th, 2013 at 6:45 PM
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wat?

wat?

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April 26th, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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Huh?

Huh?

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April 26th, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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M-Wolverine
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I was hoping

For video.

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April 26th, 2013 at 6:57 PM
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What?

What did I just read?

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April 26th, 2013 at 6:57 PM
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So she's saying use a real

So she's saying use a real husky as their mascot? Sounds like an awesome idea



/s in case

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:01 PM
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this country has turned

this country has turned today's kids into a bunch of wimps. They cater to the minority for every little thing so they dont get offended.

If at first you don't succeed, skydiving isn't for you.

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:10 PM
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Michigan Arrogance
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welcome to America, since

welcome to America, since forever

MGoBlog publishing an interview with him is 1000x more to blame for his response than you essentially saying "he looks young." - http://mgoblog.com/comment/reply/81669/2185450

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:57 PM
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Slaves, native Americans and women say hello

Catering to the minority represents very little of American history.

For a' that, an' a' that, 
Our toils obscure an' a' that, 
The rank is but the guinea's stamp, 
The man's the gowd for a' that. 
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April 26th, 2013 at 9:06 PM
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bacon1431
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And all those things are

And all those things are fairly recent. And I'm not sure how Barack Obama being elected president means slaves were catered to....

For a' that, an' a' that, 
Our toils obscure an' a' that, 
The rank is but the guinea's stamp, 
The man's the gowd for a' that. 
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April 27th, 2013 at 6:43 AM
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Michigan Arrogance
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most of the policital system

most of the policital system in the US is designed to avoid the "tyranny of the majority" and it can be argued that this is why the republic has lasted as long as it has.

would you all like some examples?

MGoBlog publishing an interview with him is 1000x more to blame for his response than you essentially saying "he looks young." - http://mgoblog.com/comment/reply/81669/2185450

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April 27th, 2013 at 8:05 AM
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bacon1431
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Well the people groups I

Well the people groups I listed would have a say about how well it has prevented the tyranny of the majority. But I'm not going to argue about it here b/c of board policies. I bid you adieu

For a' that, an' a' that, 
Our toils obscure an' a' that, 
The rank is but the guinea's stamp, 
The man's the gowd for a' that. 
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April 27th, 2013 at 8:16 AM
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Michigan Arrogance
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you're talking about tyranny

you're talking about tyranny of the powerful over the powerless/unrepresented based on race/class.

 

I'm talking about majority rule limitations based in the constitution and structure for the republic: the senate, the fillibuster, 2/3 suremajority votes, the electoral college, and the checks & balances system in general.

MGoBlog publishing an interview with him is 1000x more to blame for his response than you essentially saying "he looks young." - http://mgoblog.com/comment/reply/81669/2185450

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April 27th, 2013 at 8:35 AM
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Are those groups of people

Are those groups of people not minority groups that were discriminated against in this country? If you were talking about the political system, you should have specified in your first post instead of making a general statement.

I would agree our political system does not cater to the majority. It caters to the minority of the rich and powerful and was designed that way in the counter revolution after we won independence.

For a' that, an' a' that, 
Our toils obscure an' a' that, 
The rank is but the guinea's stamp, 
The man's the gowd for a' that. 
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April 26th, 2013 at 7:10 PM
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Funny

That's what Eric Bolling said about the firing of Mike Rice. This article is fractally absurd and thus humorous, but making blanket get-off-my-lawn statements is rather petty.

Suitception.

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April 26th, 2013 at 10:56 PM
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?

"fractally" absurd?

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April 26th, 2013 at 11:52 PM
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"no matter what resolution

"no matter what resolution you look at it, it's still ridiculous"

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April 26th, 2013 at 8:11 PM
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right on

I ordered a Negro to shine my boots the other day, and he got mad at me. Can you believe it?!

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:03 PM
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I don't get it.  Was this

I don't get it.  Was this woman writing raped by a Husky at some point in her life?

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April 26th, 2013 at 8:06 PM
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And it looked straight through her...

Sad

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:10 PM
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Wait...what?

Is she saying that she had a bad experience with a husky and that the new logo is so realistic that it reminds her of it? What the hell?

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:08 PM
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I just took a major ride on

I just took a major ride on the lollercoaster.

EDIT:  After reading the whole thing, it makes slightly more sense.  Kind of.  Not really.

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:05 PM
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On the bright side (the way the week has gone)

I bet she isn't in a sorority.

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:11 PM
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However, she may be drunk.

However, she may be drunk.

"They've roused the Fire Wyrm!"

-the 13th Warrior

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:09 PM
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I mean....come on

I mean....come on

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:12 PM
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This woman needs to get a life...

Do Something. If it works, do more of it. If it doesn't, do something else.

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:13 PM
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Is this the drinking thread?

Is this the drinking thread?

I poop excellence

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:22 PM
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I have a growler from the

I have a growler from the Kuhnhenn of their DRIPA. It's really good, but at almost 10% I don't get to drink as much as I'd want. It's Friday so i'll have a second glass, though.

"A lesser athlete would've gone down!"

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:26 PM
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Lets just make the drinking

Lets just make the drinking thread in replies of my post and yours.

I picked up a 22 oz bomber of Three Floyd's Rabbid Rabbit saison ale. Really good.

I poop excellence

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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April 26th, 2013 at 8:21 PM
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Now on to Unibroue's

Now on to Unibroue's Ephémère. Very champagne like, good and doing the trick.

I poop excellence

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:15 PM
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Isn't UConn most known for

Isn't UConn most known for its WOMEN's basketball team? Of all the schools that prioritize "male athletic peer culture," UConn ain't so bad.

As for the rest of it....see above comments of confusion.

Beat Ohio.

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:22 PM
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Hey, just because I like

Hey, just because I like football doesn't mean I don't have a feminine side.  Really, though, I was glancing through the Purdue blog Boiled Sports and there was mention of the story in the Twitter feed on the blog.  So, which would be more pathetic, spending my Friday evening looking at a Purdue sports blog or a feminist magazine?

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:51 PM
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You need to think outside the

You need to think outside the box. Next time, avoid either option.

No charge for the advice.

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April 27th, 2013 at 9:02 AM
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Huskies.... Feminists..... 

Huskies.... Feminists..... 

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:16 PM
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I'm just wondering

what the OP was doing reading The Feminist Wire when he stumbled across that article.

 

Maize and Blue glasses, y'all !

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:18 PM
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LOL

You beat me by a minute, Butterfield.  Your great mind is just slightly faster than my almost-great mind, I guess...

Maize and Blue glasses, y'all !

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:17 PM
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That Husky is LITERALLY

That Husky is LITERALLY raping me with it's gaze.

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:20 PM
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So you're saying

It's eye-fucking you?

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:53 PM
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That is not synonymous with

That is not synonymous with rape and it's people like you that allow others to thin it is.

 

/feministed

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:59 PM
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I stand corrected.

"Unwanted Eye-Fucking."

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:26 PM
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rob f
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Here's the Police Line-up

of possible suspects:

Maize and Blue glasses, y'all !

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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The 54 year old polar bear

The 54 year old polar bear looks guilty.

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¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:43 PM
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In the 1960's the University of Connecticut

Was apparently part of Disneyland.

He doesn't look like he's raping anyone.

Hmmmm, maybe just with his eyes....

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April 27th, 2013 at 7:38 AM
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Patriot Husky is armed in the

Patriot Husky is armed in the photo, I can tell you as Patriot Husky's attorney that this is an outrageous violation of Patriot Husky's rights. Highly prejudicial.

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:17 PM
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M-Wolverine
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The obvious answer to fix U-Conn's problems.

Move their home football game to Michigan Stadium to de-emphasize sports.

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:19 PM
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I'm here for the gangbang.

I'm here for the gangbang.

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:20 PM
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Easy fix for her:

Rename the mascot a Huskerete.

"The Fuhrer suffers from a condition known as meteorism, the primary symptom of which is uncontrollable flatulence."

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:22 PM
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I mean, I guess they are in

I mean, I guess they are in fact both dogs:

http://thefeministwire.com/2013/04/why-is-uconns-mascot-a-rape-meme/

Just a PSA, we're all being real misogynistic by commenting on this.

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Geaux Blue

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:26 PM
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M-Wolverine
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How do we know the dog in the logo isn't female?

Should I feel threatened?

And geeze, how often does U-Conn change their logo? Talk about branding concerns...

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:35 PM
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^ This should be the

^ This should be the president's response. That's gold. And is probably accurate if we're talking about an angry husky. 

Geaux Blue

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April 26th, 2013 at 7:49 PM
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It's not even a rape meme.

It's not even a rape meme. It's Insanity Wolf. 99% of it isn't about rape. It's about crazy insane shit.

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