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2007-02-01 11:51 AM
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Sme thing with the use of the word Tar-baby.  Some politician, I believe, used it and got flamed for it.

Here is the definition: tar baby

–noun
a situation, problem, or the like, that is almost impossible to solve or to break away from.


2007-02-01 12:08 PM
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Is it enough that a few, a decidedminority of that segment is offended?

In some circles, yes.  For example, the powers that BT banned the use of the word "porn" in certain threads, becuase one person complained.

Someone will always choose to be offended by something.  How anyone could be offended by what a football coach they've never met said is way beyond my comprehension.

2007-02-01 12:11 PM
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We don't need no stinking dictionary for tar baby. We had Uncle Remus and Br'er Rabbit. Zippity do dah, zippity aay, my ole my what a wonderful day. Plenty of sunshine comin' my way, zippity do dah, zippity aay. Mr. bluebird on my shoulder............

2007-02-01 1:54 PM
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Ok, here's an answer from another Cajun.

The word IS used as a term of endearment by some Cajuns, and this is what I grew up with.  Some view it as offensive.  If you're not a part of that group to have the proper perspective, you have no business using it.  I think he should have used better judgment.

Having said that, I'm not the slightest bit offended, but I know others are.  I think the "n" word is an appropriate analogy.  Whether it's right or not is irrelevant.  If you're going to use a word that people believe is a slur against them, you can expect some backlash.

2007-02-01 1:56 PM
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Could we get an answer from my favorite C...A.. , Farmer Fran?
2007-02-01 2:59 PM
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Bear, you are so articulate and clean for a coona$$.



2007-02-01 3:21 PM
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DerekL - 2007-02-01 1:54 PM

Ok, here's an answer from another Cajun.

The word IS used as a term of endearment by some Cajuns, and this is what I grew up with.  Some view it as offensive.  If you're not a part of that group to have the proper perspective, you have no business using it.  I think he should have used better judgment.

Having said that, I'm not the slightest bit offended, but I know others are.  I think the "n" word is an appropriate analogy.  Whether it's right or not is irrelevant.  If you're going to use a word that people believe is a slur against them, you can expect some backlash.

If he makes the remark in February 2004, is there as big an outcry? Does this "off-the-record" recording to a Miami reporter even make it to the public light?



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2007-02-01 3:24 PM
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Oh goody!  I get a chance to tell my stupid joke again!

What's the difference between a Coonass and a ?  The Sabine River.

Nyuk nyuk nyuk.

Course, the only Cajuns in my family are there through marriage.  My people are all from way up north:  Monroe, Shreveport, etc. 

2007-02-01 3:25 PM
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Never heard the term as it applies to Cajun-Americans, but have heard it in terms of African-Americans, and that was derogatory.

This confused me quite a bit as a child growing up in La.  "Coon" was bad.  "Coonass" wasn't.  It took me a while to figure that out.  

2007-02-01 3:34 PM
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From my perspective (23 years in Cajun Country before moving to CO after college), not many people outside the south have ever heard of the term coona$$.  I have to put up with people asking me if everyone lives on houseboats and drives a pirogue to work.  The movie "Deliverance" doesn't help. 

 As for Saban, we all loved him when he was at LSU, but now he's just a lying snake.  I hope his future recruits remember him saying "I am not leaving Miami" constantly in the weeks prior to leaving........................

GEAUX TIGERS



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2007-02-01 4:26 PM
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Of course not, but now he's da debil.

the bear - 2007-02-01 3:21 PM If he makes the remark in February 2004, is there as big an outcry? Does this "off-the-record" recording to a Miami reporter even make it to the public light?



2007-02-01 4:28 PM
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From my perspective (23 years in Cajun Country before moving to CO after college), not many people outside the south have ever heard of the term coona$$.  I have to put up with people asking me if everyone lives on houseboats and drives a pirogue to work.  The movie "Deliverance" doesn't help.

*sigh*

Yes... when I first met Eric's mom and step-dad, I had to deal with that stupid crap.  When he learned that my parents live in Louisiana, his step-dad even asked (I like to think as a joke) whether my parents had all their own teeth, and whether they were related before they got married.

I was nice.  Too nice.  Fortunately, Eric and his sister told him to knock it off. 

2007-02-02 5:06 AM
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DerekL - 2007-02-01 5:26 PM

Of course not, but now he's da debil.

the bear - 2007-02-01 3:21 PM If he makes the remark in February 2004, is there as big an outcry? Does this "off-the-record" recording to a Miami reporter even make it to the public light?

ROFL, that's the perfect SEC reply.
2007-02-02 6:17 AM
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bcotten534 - 2007-02-01 11:17 AM

 I dont know who could NOT find this offensive



LMAO, oh great, now I gotta clean coffee off my computer screen.......
2007-02-02 10:00 AM
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Subject: RE: Nick Saban: Derogatory or not?
No, people need to get over themselves, and stop being so damn sensitive. Enough of all this PC crap.
Why am I force fed all of this garbage on what I HAVE to accept, or I'm a racist, homophobe, bigot, or whatever else you want to call me if I don't agree or conform. It's absolutely stupid. When did people give up their right to their own thoughts?
Sorry for the rant, but things like this me off.......
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