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Hoffman says "c- word" can be "term of endearment"
9news - DRUDGE ^ | 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 ©®)
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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.)
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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
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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.)
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..."Cornholio"
145 posted on 06/15/2004 11:46:04 AM PDT by Consort
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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!!!)
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To: rface

Hoffman tried to get away with a cunning stunt.


147 posted on 06/15/2004 11:54:18 AM PDT by Cooter
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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...

148 posted on 06/15/2004 11:57:25 AM PDT by The Green Goblin
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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
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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?

150 posted on 06/15/2004 12:07:27 PM PDT by The Green Goblin
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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!)
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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)
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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.)
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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.)
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To: StoneColdGOP
C -- Can't

U -- 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)
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To: rface

Haven't you ever been to Montana for an Elk Hunt ??


156 posted on 06/15/2004 1:09:59 PM PDT by Renegade
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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.)
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To: rface

A marvelous cuss, that President Hoffman.


158 posted on 06/15/2004 1:14:46 PM PDT by The_Media_never_lie
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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.)
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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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