News Article: USC Live-Mascot's Name Being Questioned for Being Similar to Robert E. Lee's Horse's
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Breaking News: The name "Robert" has been removed from Penguin's Book of Baby Names.
A spokesperson for the publisher explains, "Look we did an analysis, and it turns out that a significant number of "Roberts" do in fact become extremists." The cause varies, he explained, but Roberts always seem to get attached to some crusade or other. "We believe that at least 3 Roberts were in the vicinity of Charlottesville in the last 3 weeks. Possibly 4. If that doesn't demonstrate the point, well, I can only point you towards that new historical documentary, A Game of Thrones." We took his advice, and it turns out that these Roberts, too, have issues with authority. Robert Baratheon overthrew the legitimate government in a violent civil war, was a drunkard and misogynist. And Rob Stark was no better, starting his own war by trying to free his traitor father before he found his just end.
And when Roberts aren't supporting losing causes, they turn to writing overly complicated song lyrics set to acoustic guitars. How many more men can we have in this world crooning nonsense about how the waters around you have grown, or how it feels to be a rolling stone? Not many, speculates Penguin.
The spokesperson, Bert Jackson, concludes, "We just don't see that encouraging parents to name their children 'Robert' is contributing to a decent society anymore. The risk is too great, and we will no longer contribute to hate as a company, even indirectly. We won't tolerate hate. We won't travel down that road anymore."
And we at the Monday Morning Post agree.
A spokesperson for the publisher explains, "Look we did an analysis, and it turns out that a significant number of "Roberts" do in fact become extremists." The cause varies, he explained, but Roberts always seem to get attached to some crusade or other. "We believe that at least 3 Roberts were in the vicinity of Charlottesville in the last 3 weeks. Possibly 4. If that doesn't demonstrate the point, well, I can only point you towards that new historical documentary, A Game of Thrones." We took his advice, and it turns out that these Roberts, too, have issues with authority. Robert Baratheon overthrew the legitimate government in a violent civil war, was a drunkard and misogynist. And Rob Stark was no better, starting his own war by trying to free his traitor father before he found his just end.
And when Roberts aren't supporting losing causes, they turn to writing overly complicated song lyrics set to acoustic guitars. How many more men can we have in this world crooning nonsense about how the waters around you have grown, or how it feels to be a rolling stone? Not many, speculates Penguin.
The spokesperson, Bert Jackson, concludes, "We just don't see that encouraging parents to name their children 'Robert' is contributing to a decent society anymore. The risk is too great, and we will no longer contribute to hate as a company, even indirectly. We won't tolerate hate. We won't travel down that road anymore."
And we at the Monday Morning Post agree.
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Chrysler announces that they will suspend production of their popular Dodge Charger automobile due to the car's racist past. A Dodge Charger know as the General Lee was a prominent part of the 80's TV show "Dukes of Hazzard". The bright orange car was easily recognizable to the viewers due to its number "01" on the door and confederate flag painted on the roof. Chrysler spokesperson said that the car's history is "deeply embarrassing to the manufacture and it's employees", therefore the production line will be shut down immediately. Due to this decision, over 3000 workers in the Brampton assembly plant located in Canada will be laid off. Bo and Luke Duke could not be reached for comment.
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Bubba Watson, PGA golf pro and owner of the first General Lee, did say in 2015 he was going to paint over the flag. Someone from a car museum offered to buy it from him, but he turned it down.Chrysler announces that they will suspend production of their popular Dodge Charger automobile due to the car's racist past. A Dodge Charger know as the General Lee was a prominent part of the 80's TV show "Dukes of Hazzard". The bright orange car was easily recognizable to the viewers due to its number "01" on the door and confederate flag painted on the roof. Chrysler spokesperson said that the car's history is "deeply embarrassing to the manufacture and it's employees", therefore the production line will be shut down intimately. Due to this decision, over 3000 workers in the Brampton assembly plant located in Canada will be laid off. Bo and Luke Duke could not be reached for comment.
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A little off topic but anybody remember Tommy the Traveler?The Boston.....Traveller ?This goes deeper than we thought.
ESPN's decision to pull announcer Robert Lee from game sparks outcry
Seriously. No blue font. ESPN pulled an Asian-American announcer because his name was Robert Lee.
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