Goodbye Evans, Hello Blue Sky

[doodguybro]

What ever happened to "Names will never hurt me". This is dumb as hell

[eddiememphis]

On a related note, the DOW is having a meeting this week.

Among other items on the agenda, is "updating the common name" of ptychocheilus lucius, otherwise known as the squawfish.

[BladesNBarrels]

On a related note, the DOW is having a meeting this week.

Among other items on the agenda, is "updating the common name" of ptychocheilus lucius, otherwise known as the squawfish.

Not sure why they are meeting.
Looks like Pikeminnow or White Salmon has already been adopted

The Northern Pikeminnow is a large member of the minnow family native to the Pacific slope of Western North America.
Formerly known as "Northern Squawfish", the name was changed to Northern Pikeminnow by the American Fisheries Society in 1998.
Because of the offensive connotation attributed to the word “squaw,” these animals are also referred to as pikeminnows.
Squawfishes are long, large-mouthed, pikelike fishes.
Voracious carnivores, they make lively sport fishes.
The largest species, the Colorado River squawfish, or white salmon (P. lucius), may grow to about 1.5 metres (5 feet) with a reported weight of about 36 kilograms (79 pounds); because of changes in its habitat, this species has declined significantly and is considered endangered.

[rondog]

There's a landmark north and west of here called "Molly's Nipple." I wonder how long it'll be before someone takes offense....

Give 'em time......

[O2HeN2]

There's a landmark north and west of here called "Molly's Nipple." I wonder how long it'll be before someone takes offense....

Why would someone take offense at a Zerk fitting for Molybdenum grease?

O2

[eddiememphis]

Why would someone take offense at a Zerk fitting for Molybdenum grease?

O2

Have you ever seen the Henderson mine? It has destroyed thousands of acres of pristine wilderness, all so the front end of your old Chevy pick em up doesn't squeak?

You hate our planet.

[eddiememphis]

https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/bo...ng-mount-evans

It passed 15-1 on Friday.

[BladesNBarrels]

But, you can not satisfy everyone

The Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Montana opposed the change, saying the name “Mount Blue Sky” could be considered sacrilegious because a Northern Cheyenne ceremony uses the “blue sky” words and concept.

[funkymonkey1111]

The Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Montana opposed the change, saying the name “Mount Blue Sky” could be considered sacrilegious because a Northern Cheyenne ceremony uses the “blue sky” words and concept.

Sorry, doesn't fit the agenda

[.455_Hunter]

I will be extra sure to emphasize my use of "Mount Evans" in any discussion of that location moving forward. I still use "Mount McKinley", so it's not really a change of pace for me.