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Hoffman says "c- word" can be "term of endearment"
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| 6/15/2004
| Adam Schrager
Posted on 06/15/2004 10:11:04 AM PDT by rface
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.
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Hoffman says "c- word" can be "term of endearment.
Sure... from one DYKE to another.
141
posted on
06/15/2004 11:38:37 AM PDT
by
Chode
(American Hedonist ©®)
To: rface
She's unfit to be a university president.
142
posted on
06/15/2004 11:41:02 AM PDT
by
Paul_B
(Rest in peace, President Reagan. And thank you for all you've done.)
To: rface
I believe it's a contraction of the phrase "cunning runt"
143
posted on
06/15/2004 11:42:50 AM PDT
by
katana
To: rface
If she was kicked there, then she wouldn't be crying tears of endearment but tears of another kind.
144
posted on
06/15/2004 11:45:12 AM PDT
by
Liberatio
(Please forgive my misspelling. Veritas Vos Liberabit.)
..."Cornholio"
145
posted on
06/15/2004 11:46:04 AM PDT
by
Consort
To: rface
I always use this term of endearment when referring to Hillary.
146
posted on
06/15/2004 11:51:58 AM PDT
by
bfree
(Liberals are EVIL!!!)
To: rface
Hoffman tried to get away with a cunning stunt.
147
posted on
06/15/2004 11:54:18 AM PDT
by
Cooter
To: johnfrink
Maybe she hangs out with Rick James.She's a very kinky girl... I had the chance to attend CU in my twenties and chose not to do so; now I'm trying to figure out whether that was a lucky decision, or not...
To: rface
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. Somehow, I'm guessing that the football player who said used the word is a) NOT a medieval scholar, and b) completely unaware of anything other than the derogatory meaning of the word.
149
posted on
06/15/2004 12:02:57 PM PDT
by
Sicon
To: Sicon
Somehow, I'm guessing that the football player who said used the word is a) NOT a medieval scholar, and b) completely unaware of anything other than the derogatory meaning of the word.Ya think?
To: johniegrad
Oh wow, I thought it was:
I love Hillary's cypress tree's note.
Shame on you - go find more suitable pictograms!
151
posted on
06/15/2004 12:35:07 PM PDT
by
Rate_Determining_Step
(US Military - Draining the Swamp of Terrorism since 2001!)
To: rface
BTW.....What is the c-word? LOL... That's funny. And refreshing to know there are some who aren't familiar with such a term. Allow me to pull you down into our ranks...
CHARLIE
UNIFORM
NOVEMBER
TANGO
152
posted on
06/15/2004 12:40:48 PM PDT
by
StoneColdGOP
(McClintock - In Your Heart, You Know He's Right)
To: NCjim
LOL! I've got the deposit slip in my pocket.
153
posted on
06/15/2004 12:44:45 PM PDT
by
F.J. Mitchell
( Kerry's for the little people- for the little people being used as spare parts that is.)
To: SeeRushToldU_So
I get it!
"I love country music!"
154
posted on
06/15/2004 12:52:11 PM PDT
by
stands2reason
(Everyone's a self-made man -- but only the successful are willing to admit it.)
To: StoneColdGOP
C -- Can'tU -- Understand
N -- no
T --- thing
155
posted on
06/15/2004 1:05:51 PM PDT
by
bmwcyle
(<a href="http://www.johnkerry.com/" target="_blank">miserable failure)
To: rface
Haven't you ever been to Montana for an Elk Hunt ??
To: newgeezer
In Cockney Rhyming Slang the word is Berk because "Berkshire Hunt rhymes with C---"
157
posted on
06/15/2004 1:14:39 PM PDT
by
johnb838
(When I hear "Allahu Akhbar" it means somebody is about to die.)
To: rface
A marvelous cuss, that President Hoffman.
To: vetvetdoug
Old Norse kunta,
Kunta Kinte
159
posted on
06/15/2004 1:23:07 PM PDT
by
johnb838
(When I hear "Allahu Akhbar" it means somebody is about to die.)
To: rface
Well, it does remind me of a great joke.....
160
posted on
06/15/2004 1:24:37 PM PDT
by
clintonh8r
(Retrosexual Vietnam veteran against John Kerry, proud to be a "crook" and a "liar.")
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