School District Rejects Cougar Mascot Because it is Offensive to Women

All, Animals, High School Sports, Mascots Stephen Douglas January 19th. 2012, 2:59pm

Draper, Utah is getting a new high school. Because the Democratic process is so fun, future students were mailed ballots and asked to vote for a mascot for their new high school. The Cougar, the mascot of multiple Utah high schools and of Brigham Young University, won the vote, but the Charger will be the school mascot. The reason? Cougars.

With 23 percent of the votes, future students had selected the Cougar as the school’s mascot, but Canyons School District said that board members expressed concern over the use of Cougar because it’s used as a derogatory term for some women.

That’s right. These students don’t get to be the Cougars because it could offend older women who are trying to bang younger guys. Remember, the key is to maintain eye contact and make lots of noise and throw rocks. That’s how you offend a cougar. Or beat the Cougars? Or does that scare cougars? I get confused.

Related: Cougar Town returns to ABC on Valentine’s Day. Hooray! Stupid title, funny show.

[KSTU-TV via USA Today]

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67 Responses to “School District Rejects Cougar Mascot Because it is Offensive to Women”

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ms621 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:02 PM
No, this isn’t real. I refuse to believe it. It’ an elaborate marketing ploy for the show.
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spencer096 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:04 PM
IM SO OFFENDED THAT YOUR NAMING A TEAM AFTER ME, A WASTE OF LIFE THAT HAS NO JOB, SPENDS ALL HER HUSBANDS MONEY AND SLEEPS AROUND.
im offended that someone would be offended by this.
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ATL_Badger Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:09 PM
Related: Cougar Town returns to ABC on Valentine’s Day. Hooray! Stupid title, funny show.
I refuse to believe this.
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Some Random Old Retired Dude Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:12 PM
Filing this under “people are stupid”?
Turn off your dang televisions. Join the real world.
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vezina Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:13 PM
I suggest Whorenets
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Cowboy Mike's Red Hot Ricochet Barbecue Sauce Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:14 PM
I find the term “cougar” offensive because in a few years all the fat chicks that are late twenties now are going to be fat mid thirties women who get even more unwarranted sass by using the label for themselves. Get on a fucking elliptical machine, fatty boomalatty.
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HuskerDawg Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:15 PM
Sweet fucking jesus.
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KC Resident Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:17 PM
Fucking morons. Chargers is a much more offensive mascot.
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payaso Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:17 PM
Cougar Town is pretty good. It’s no Hot In Cleveland, but what is?
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Breesus Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:18 PM
Related: Cougar Town returns to ABC on Valentine’s Day. Hooray! Stupid title, funny show.
I refuse to believe this.
It’s like Bill Lawrence had some extra Scrubs scripts lying around and he changed Zach Braff to Courteney Cox.
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PL StabbinKabin Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:20 PM
I love cougars, and I have never heard a middle aged woman get offended by being called a cougar.
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Lomax Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:20 PM
so cougar’s not a compliment..
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Mantis Toboggan Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:21 PM
I can’t remember the last network show I watched regularly, maybe 24. I don’t have the time to get into a new series that get’s cancelled after week 5.
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ms621 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:22 PM
I still don’t understand when ‘cougar’ became a derogatory term for women in the same manner that ‘injun’ or, you know, ‘redskin’ because a derogatory term for a Native American.
And FWIW, “First Nations” as a term >>>> “Native Americans”.
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KC Resident Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:22 PM
I love cougars, and I have never heard a middle aged woman get offended by being called a cougar
Exactly. It is a compliment. I’ve never heard anyone call Kirstie Alley a cougar. She got all fat and scientologized.
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Career High Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:22 PM
If they don’t want to use cougar just use puma, mountain lion, or catamount. Same thing.
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ms621 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:23 PM
because=is. Experiencing post-lunch sleepiness.
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spencer096 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:23 PM
If they don’t want to use cougar just use puma, mountain lion, or catamount. Same thing.
who are we? THE WILDCATS!
who we gonna beat? THE WILDCATS!
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Some Random Old Retired Dude Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:23 PM
fatty boomalatty.
Ha! I love this.
Chargers is a much more offensive mascot.
Hey, now. Cut that out.
/folds arms & looks at gravatar
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PL StabbinKabin Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:23 PM
puma
Isn’t this a really old hot woman, like a hot grandma?
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Breesus Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:25 PM
Exactly. It is a compliment. I’ve never heard anyone call Kirstie Alley a cougar.
I guess you learn something new every day. When I think “cougar,” I think a fat, drunk Kirstie Alley-type trying to pick up on 25 year old virgins at a bar.
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spencer096 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:25 PM
Isn’t this a really old hot woman, like a hot grandma?
those are “gummy bears.”
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Mantis Toboggan Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:25 PM
I’ve never heard anyone call Kirstie Alley a cougar. She got all fat and scientologized.
Someone tell Vicki Guerrero this.
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KC Resident Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:25 PM
Chargers is a much more offensive mascot.
Hey, now. Cut that out.
/folds arms & looks at gravatar
Sorry. Raiders fan here.
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KC Resident Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:27 PM
I guess you learn something new every day. When I think “cougar,” I think a fat, drunk Kirstie Alley-type trying to pick up on 25 year old virgins at a bar.
I was thinking hot older chick I’d like to bang. Basically a milf. But I understand your viewpoint.
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Breesus Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:28 PM
I was thinking hot older chick I’d like to bang. Basically a milf. But I understand your viewpoint.
Definitely Milf. Stiffler’s mom is kinda chunky.
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KC Resident Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Breesus -
I’ll award you the win…
“1. Cougar 11010 up, 3110 down
An older woman who frequents clubs in order to score with a much younger man. The cougar can be anyone from an overly surgically altered wind tunnel victim, to an absolute sad and bloated old horn-meister, to a real hottie or milf. Cougars are gaining in popularity — particularly the true hotties — as young men find not only a sexual high, but many times a chick with her shit together.”
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KingGrizz Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
The fact that “Redskins” exists and no one thinks twice but “Cougars” causes a news story boggles the mind.
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Some Random Old Retired Dude Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
Sorry. Raiders fan here.
Being on the ‘Net is never having to say you are sorry. I was just kidding.
“those are “gummy bears.”
Ack! I’m laughing and gagging all at once.
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cracker jack Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:32 PM
This is hilarious. Nice to meet you, Roberto Hernandez Heredia.
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Breesus Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:33 PM
I’m not ashamed to say that I hit a cougar when I was in my 20s. She was all kinds of screwed up in the head but she was wild.
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vezina Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:33 PM
And FWIW, “First Nations” as a term >>>> “Native Americans”.
i like Carpetbaggers. land bridge and all
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arkbadger Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:34 PM
If they don’t want to use cougar just use puma
be careful, slewfoot Lance Berkman may be offended by the use of puma.
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spencer096 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:35 PM
This is hilarious. Nice to meet you, Roberto Hernandez Heredia.
coop told me tom brady has a cleft penis…hope that doesn’t haunt your nightmares, asshole.
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Breesus Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:35 PM
The fact that “Redskins” exists and no one thinks twice but “Cougars” causes a news story boggles the mind.
When the Native Americans themselves actually endorse their own public mockery (I’m thinking Florida State here), I tend to be less sensitive.
But, yeah. You’re actually absolutely right about this.
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vezina Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:36 PM
or Squatters
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cracker jack Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:36 PM
spence you would think someone who tokes as much as you would be a much calmer, less reactionary person. You defy all stereotypes.
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spencer096 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:37 PM
When the Native Americans themselves actually endorse their own public mockery (I’m thinking Florida State here), I tend to be less sensitive.
i thought you were less sensitive because you’re an LSU fan who participates in the chinese bandits dance.
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spencer096 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:39 PM
spence you would think someone who tokes as much as you would be a much calmer, less reactionary person. You defy all stereotypes.
it was meant to be jokey.
and it’s the toke quotient that’s built up my tolerance and now my mellow’s are only enhanced for 20-30 minutes.
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Cowboy Mike's Red Hot Ricochet Barbecue Sauce Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:39 PM
spence you would think someone who tokes as much as you would be a much calmer, less reactionary person. You defy all stereotypes.
Indeed
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Breesus Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:39 PM
i thought you were less sensitive because you’re an LSU fan who participates in the chinese bandits dance.
Yeah, but when I do it, I use my fingers to slant my eyes, so it’s okay.
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spencer096 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:41 PM
Yeah, but when I do it, I use my fingers to slant my eyes, so it’s okay.
lol
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arkbadger Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:42 PM
CJ, you left out the best part of the article.
UPDATE: Dionisio Soldevilla of the Associated Press reports that Carmona/Heredia is actually 31 years old, not 28 as everyone believed.
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St. Bear Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:42 PM
Get on a fucking elliptical machine, fatty boomalatty.
I think that’s the problem, they sit on an elliptical and never break a sweat.
Get on a treadmill or stair mill. Much harder to slack off.
/tears sleeves off flannel shirt
//picks up gallon of water
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spencer096 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:43 PM
/tears sleeves off flannel shirt
//picks up gallon of water
lol!
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sportsgal116 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:45 PM
Kitty!
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arkbadger Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:46 PM
//picks up gallon of water
probably my second biggest annoyance at the gym, besides mirror flexing/grunting on every lift guy.
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ATL_Badger Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:50 PM
I tried an elliptical for about 45 minutes once… I didn’t break a sweat. Not sure how those are supposed to give you a better workout… I think it’s a scam.. “here… this machine gives you a better workout.. but costs twice as much!”
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vezina Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:52 PM
ark, don’t forget gym fashion faux-pas. No. 1 is making sure your sleeves stop just above your tattoo zone. no. 2 is makeup. no. 3 is matching outfit. no. 4 is tight or too-short shorts on guys. the best/worst is when you can combo the above.
tops i’ve seen is a guy with white skin and black hair on the legs, too-short shorts, gray socks and black shoes
old folks who wear jeans and ‘walking’ shoes get a pass
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vezina Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:53 PM
atl, i think it’s because you move your arms too. on a treadmill or stair treadmill, you don’t really have to
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sportsgal116 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:53 PM
I tried an elliptical for about 45 minutes once… I didn’t break a sweat.
If you’re not sweating on an elliptical it’s because you most likely put it on pussy resistance level. Crank that sucker up to 10-12 and you’ll break a sweat.
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ATL_Badger Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:54 PM
atl, i think it’s because you move your arms too. on a treadmill or stair treadmill, you don’t really have to
well yeah.. i still didn’t break a sweat though.
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ATL_Badger Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:54 PM
If you’re not sweating on an elliptical it’s because you most likely put it on pussy resistance level. Crank that sucker up to 10-12 and you’ll break a sweat.
I did… maybe I’m just a Greek God.
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vezina Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:54 PM
set it to ‘engage’
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spencer096 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:55 PM
If you’re not sweating on an elliptical it’s because you most likely put it on pussy resistance level. Crank that sucker up to 10-12 and you’ll break a sweat.
this. plus, you should do your weights first anyways.
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St. Bear Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:55 PM
atl, i think it’s because you move your arms too. on a treadmill or stair treadmill, you don’t really have to
You have to continually push yourself on an elliptical, which 99% of people don’t do. If you want something to watch TV and zone out on, hop on a treadmill, because you’re never going to get a good workout on an ellipitical.
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ATL_Badger Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:56 PM
whatever. ellipticals suck. go run outside.
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St. Bear Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:57 PM
this. plus, you should do your weights first anyways.
Glycogen stores…BUSTED!
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spencer096 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 3:59 PM
whatever. ellipticals suck. go run outside.
id rather just superset everything and go at a high pace…cardio and lifting all in one. half the time at the gym. fuck cardio.
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vezina Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 4:00 PM
trick knee needs a-fixin, otherwise running outside is best
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sportsgal116 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 4:01 PM
I did… maybe I’m just a Greek God.
No, I’m sure it was your bad technique. You also have to go faster than 3.5mph. Get in that 6-7 range.
plus, you should do your weights first anyways.
I do at least 30 minutes of cardio before weights. I thought you burned more calories during weight lifting if you do cardio first?
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arkbadger Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 4:01 PM
whatever. ellipticals suck. go run outside.
agreed. fuck treadmills too.
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spencer096 Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 4:03 PM
I do at least 30 minutes of cardio before weights. I thought you burned more calories during weight lifting if you do cardio first?
when you lift first you deplete your glycogen stores and then when you do cardio, it burns fat instead of the gylcogen it normally would. you want more energy to break your muscles down while lifting and then want to burn the stored energy (fat) before you recover.
you burn the same number of calories either order you do cardio and weights in, but it’s more efficient to lift first.
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St. Bear Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 4:04 PM
I do at least 30 minutes of cardio before weights. I thought you burned more calories during weight lifting if you do cardio first?
Flip it. The weight lifting will deplete your glycogen stores, and the cardio will burn more fat if done afterwards. The way you’re doing it now, you’re depleting your glycogen with the cardio, and then stopping and lifting weights.
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Cowboy Mike's Red Hot Ricochet Barbecue Sauce Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Yeah I lost almost a hundred pounds doing nothing but elliptical in less than a year. People are fucking lazy regardless of the machine, that’s the problem.
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José Ovechkin Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 4:30 PM
trick knee needs a-fixin, otherwise running outside is best
I’m bout to start swimming heavy. I just need to find a pool where no one ever goes to.
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volduck Says:
January 19th, 2012 at 4:49 PM
As a former school administrator, I can assure you that you can’t possibly overestimate the stupidity of the average school board member.