Say What!
Posted on 11/24/2023 1:57:40 PM PST by allen592
In a significant move towards fostering inclusivity and distancing avian species from problematic historical figures, the American Ornithological Society (AOS) has announced its intention to rename several North American birds. This initiative, set to impact numerous avian species in Pennsylvania, aims to dissociate these magnificent creatures from namesakes associated with racism.
The AOS's decision to rename certain birds stems from the realization that several species, such as the Townsend's warbler and solitaire, bear names that honor individuals with racist backgrounds. Peter Saenger, an ornithologist from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, has highlighted that this project could potentially affect over a dozen birds that breed, migrate to, or visit Pennsylvania.
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I just put up a new feeder this afternoon. A pee-dee-dee and “come on, boys” is all it took. They found it before it turned dusk. My little bird buddies will be on it big time tomorrow. My brother was calling me Seagull whisperer last week when I called one with just my voice, lol.
"And that be a Bitch Ass Jamal! He be named after that bitch ass Jamal!"
I like watching birds, but were the chickens at? I'm hungry as a muthaf--ka.
Mmm-hmm.
Say What!
Hereafter, it will be the Southern Red-necked Peckerwood.
I am suspicious of the man and the college. Add the town and the state!
“I am a racist pig!” That is what the prof and Muhlenburgh are saying?
Just because they named a bird after me”
I wil never suggest, to a student, Muhlenburgh College.
Wokeism is its own reward!
This whole thing is, FOR THE BIRDS!!!
I have a head ache!
What about a hooded rat?
Look, in that tree, a formerly male tit now identifying as a female but also open to new forms of relating. No? It sure looked like one.
You forgot the last line. “Who drinks the most, colored folks”
Yes, Woodpeckers is offensive to lesbians and male queers by obviously referring to the dildo, which is an important and historical part of the gay experience.
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