Hoffman says "c- word" can be "term of endearment"

9news - DRUDGE ^ | 6/15/2004 | Adam Schrager

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In a sworn statement to be made public Tuesday, University of Colorado President Elizabeth Hoffman said a four-letter word used toward women can sometimes be used as a "term of endearment."

The comment comes from Hoffman's latest sworn testimony in connection with a federal lawsuit against the university.

The suit was filed by women who say they were sexually assaulted by CU football players and recruits.

A lawyer for one of the women asked Hoffman about former CU kicker Katie Hnida being called the "c- word" by a teammate.

That player was later disciplined by coach Gary Barnett for making the remark.

In the deposition, Hoffman was asked whether the "c-word" is "filthy and vile."

She said she knows the word is a swear word, but "It is all in the context of what--of how it is used and when it is used."

She was asked, "Can you indicate any polite context in which that word would be used?"

Hoffman answered, "Yes, I've actually heard it used as a term of endearment."

A CU spokeswoman said President Hoffman is aware of the negative connotations associated with the word.

But, the spokesperson said, because Hoffman is a medieval scholar, she is aware of the long history of the word. She said it was not always a negative term.

Additionally, some CU critics are scheduled to meet with Gov. Bill Owens Tuesday, to talk about how the university is handling the football recruiting scandal.

[NCjim]

I'm with you - I have followed this entire thread and still can't figure it out. Would someone please enlighten me as well? Thanks!!!

[b4its2late]

LOL!!!!

[DBrow]

I went to a college campus that was hosting the Vagina Monologues. Scrawled in chalk all over the place was " I Love My Cword" for all to see. I mentioned this to a prof and she said that's what they do everywhere the VM plays.

So maybe that's what she meant- but it still is crude and disrespectful and a word I chose never to use.

[Jhensy]

Did I ever tell you I love country music?

[F.J. Mitchell]

This thread will just peter out if we ever become enlightened. Let's not rush to enlightenment.

[F.J. Mitchell]

How do you spell country, Jhensy? With or without the "o"?

[not_apathetic_anymore]

A man who uses the "c" word in an argument with a woman--much less in a discussion about a woman--has just gone nuclear, and should prepare for a sudden escalation in hostilities.

Escalating hostilities with his wife was exactly his intent. (You'd have to know this guy to understand how much he LOVES to fight. He's also Extremely liberal and loves to fight over politics. He's one of the bright spots in my day;-)

[NCjim]

That's a keeper - I would NEVER have gotten it - I kept going down the bushy path... :-)

Thanks!!!

[F.J. Mitchell]

I chose not to use that word, long ago. Mainly because of how humiliating it was to keep getting beat up by girls.

[sully777]

Off the subject slightly

As a male I have no inclination to watch or read the Vagina Monologues. But having grown up watching cartoons and listening/watching to Monty Python, Lemmings, SNL, SCTV, and MADTV, I have a mental picture of an actual vagina talking to herself, or to an audience. Am I way off? What is the plot?

[F.J. Mitchell]

Just as long as you make one more trip down that Bush y path in NOv. Jim.

[stainlessbanner]

LOL! That's a keeper

[Van Jenerette]

...pretty funny comments.

[beyond the sea]

BTW.....What is the c-word? --

Corp(s)

[Quilla]

Remind me to never play Trivial Pursuit with you. LOL

[beyond the sea]

ROFL!!!

[freedom moose]

i love hillary tree eighth note?
heeeeeelp!!!!!??????

[beyond the sea]

I'm afraid it cun't be said here on FR.-

Beautiful

[NCjim]

You can put that one in the bank...

[ZULU]

Sounds like she went to the Bill Clinton school of etymology.