Saturday, September 24, 2011

‘Every Man a Wildcat’: Is Beloved College Slogan Really Sexist?

Feminist nonsense. They don't say a word about how women are treated in the Muslim world or in Africa but one word in a band performance is a huge issue
A 1950s-era slogan meant to inspire Kansas State University fans is instead causing controversy. University officials asked the school’s marching band to remove a formation highlighting the slogan “Every Man a Wildcat” from its pregame routine on Saturday.

Those who dislike the slogan say the word “man” is not gender inclusive. They prefer “Every Person a Wildcat.” Proponents say the phrase is a longtime tradition and “man” refers to all of mankind.

Although the EMAW formation was removed from the marching band, the slogan will remain part of the university’s licensed program, Jeff Morris, KSU’s vice president of communications and marketing, told the Collegian.

The phrase first surfaced during the 1950s and remained popular for about two decades, according to the Manhattan (Kan.) Mercury. But its use declined during the 1970s and it was forgotten until students resurrected it, using only the initials EMAW, about two years ago. The controversy began simmering shortly thereafter, and ignited again after the routine was removed from the band’s performance.

“As we strive for balance, we’re fine with student, alumni and the community using the phrase,” Morris said. “At the same time, we have to be sensitive that some people are bothered by it.”

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That last sentence is pretty self-contradictory

11 comments:

Stan B said...

Feminazis won't be satisfied until they remove the ball references from sports - I mean, obviously FootBALL, BasketBALL, BaseBALL, RacetBALL are all misogynistic references to men's testicles!!!

Anonymous said...

“At the same time, we have to be sensitive that some people are bothered by it.”

Thats the problem. Too many people are "sensitive" about too many things. They need to grow up, act like adults and quit whining.

Anonymous said...

Surely it's the word "woman/women" that's sexist or divisive as it subdivides "man/men" into "wo-man/wo-men" and the rest.

Anonymous said...

Must forget the sensitivities of the people that like the expression and are being muzzled.

Being offended is the first sign of low self confidencee. If you know who you are and what you stand for, you will not be offended by other people's opinion.

sig said...

Anon 1:24, it's not that too many people are sensitive, it's that the majority of the people are not sensitive, yet that majority has pandered and caved to the minority, resulting in legislation that makes the majority powerless.

stinky said...

Stan B.,

I mean, obviously FootBALL, BasketBALL, BaseBALL, RacetBALL are all misogynistic references to men's testicles!!!

FootBALL: Kick 'em as far as you can

BasketBALL: stuff 'em thru a hoop

BaseBALL: Hammer 'em with a club

RacketBALL: Bounce 'em off a wall

I sure hope you're wrong!

[But if you're right, the femmies will be cheering for sports in no time :) ]

stinky said...

Or they could amend the slogan to make it equitable:

All Men Are Wildcats;
All Women Are Cougars.
Go Team!

Anonymous said...

"Political correctness is a greater threat to our freedom and liberty than is terrorism..."

Anonymous said...

Let me see. If wild is the same as free, and cats are also called pussies. Simple solution is to call them the freepussies. See how many of the femtards object to that!

Bird of Paradise said...

PC just another word for SOCIALISM

Bird of Paradise said...

Everymans a wildcat every femenist a ding-bat