[ahrens fox]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

"The American Ornithological Society has announced that it will remove all human names for bird species. Their goal is to create a more inclusive environment for bird-watching fans."

One wonders what the new names will be.

Was Robin Hood named after the bird or was the bird named after Robin Hood? Important to know so that we can change names in the proper (wokest) way.

[Lea N]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Can I be offended that you are offended or is that offensive to you? Asking for a friend

I'm more offended than both of you put together. Highly offended.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by ahrens fox

Was Robin Hood named after the bird or was the bird named after Robin Hood? Important to know so that we can change names in the proper (wokest) way.

Might be other problems there.
First, he was a man with a woman's name, but neither gay nor transgender----both those communities might be offended.
Next, the name "Hood" might imply a ghetto and therefore be racist.
Then, he stole from the "rich"---this offends wealthy people and together with the "Hood" reference might assign crime disproportionally to a certain ethnic group.
Fourth, he gave to the "poor"----the PC term might be "asset challenged"

Personally, I'd rather give those behind this nonsense "the bird" rather than rename them

[Lea N]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Might be other problems there.
First, he was a man with a woman's name, but neither gay nor transgender----both those communities might be offended.
Next, the name "Hood" might imply a ghetto and therefore be racist.
Then, he stole from the "rich"---this offends wealthy people and together with the "Hood" reference might assign crime disproportionally to a certain ethnic group.
Fourth, he gave to the "poor"----the PC term might be "asset challenged"

Personally, I'd rather give those behind this nonsense "the bird" rather than rename them

LOL!!

[Velvet]

OP, the changing of the birds names, is what under Communism, would be called “brainwashing”. For example, “Eskimo” is an actual word and people don’t like their PEOPLE to be called “Eskimo”. However, those with agendas to try to make others feel guilty, come up with various excuses. I think it’s time to call it what it is.

[PhilG]

Just give every species, and each of us, an alphanumeric of 200 figures.

[FredMitchell]

What gave the Society the right to use "American" in its name? That is offensive!

[tophcfa]

Are the Baltimore Orioles and St. Louis Cardinals going to have to change their team’s names?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Are the Baltimore Orioles and St. Louis Cardinals going to have to change their team’s names?

Well, since "cardinal" is a rank within a specific religious denomination, it's definitely possible. Maybe they could change to the St. Louis Red Cloaks. But there's that sticky city name containing "Saint", maybe change the city name as well

[billethkid]

Remember TRUE words were said in jest

Geoffrey Chaucer quote: Many a true word is spoken in jest

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by alwann

Oh, I don't think so. Unless you were being sarcastic. The world is a large place with a lot of leaders who don't give a damn about racism.

I was being sarcastic. But my wife always doesn't get it either!

[Arletti]

Good one!

[Alarmed]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

"The American Ornithological Society has announced that it will remove all human names for bird species. Their goal is to create a more inclusive environment for bird-watching fans."

One wonders what the new names will be.

I feel bad for The Woodpecker

[JRcorvette]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

"The American Ornithological Society has announced that it will remove all human names for bird species. Their goal is to create a more inclusive environment for bird-watching fans."

One wonders what the new names will be.

Dumbest thing I have ever heard. Birds can’t even hear you call them names. The world has gone totally crazy.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Can I be offended that you are offended or is that offensive to you? Asking for a friend

I offended and call no “offense backs”. So there.