Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

High School to Teams: No, You Can't Be 'Cougars'

Yes, it's because of the reason you're thinking

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 19, 2012 6:34 PM CST | Updated Jan 22, 2012 10:42 AM CST

(Newser) – Students at a high school near Salt Lake City will be cheering on their Chargers next season, even though they picked "Cougars" as the school mascot. It seems some well-meaning school board members overruled the results of the student vote because they thought Cougars would be offensive to women of a certain age, reports Yahoo Sports. The school doesn't open until next fall, so there's still time for a change of heart, notes Yahoo's Cameron Smith. Nearby BYU uses the cougar as mascot, and it's widely popular in the area.

In this publicity photo released by ABC, Courteney Cox, left, and Busy Philipps are shown in a scene from Cougar Town.
In this publicity photo released by ABC, Courteney Cox, left, and Busy Philipps are shown in a scene from "Cougar Town."   (AP Photo/ABC, Michael Desmond)
In this file photo, a cougar watches from in its enclosure at Stump Hill Farm in Massillon, Ohio.
In this file photo, a cougar watches from in its enclosure at Stump Hill Farm in Massillon, Ohio.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
27%
Hilarious
1%
Intriguing
4%
Depressing
0%
Brilliant
3%
Scary
66%
Annoying
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 41 comments
DaiichiKuronama
Jan 22, 2012 6:43 PM CST
But the name "Chargers" is offensive to neutrons!
Fatquah
Jan 22, 2012 2:07 PM CST
...said 45 year old school principle Ms. Growler, standing alongside her 25 year old husband.
crafter67
Jan 22, 2012 1:53 PM CST
lol - so stupid.  Offended?- yeah right.  Maybe the local ladies of a "certain age" would like a group of underage boys in tight pants being cheered on by their school, named after them... Did they ask any of the 'cougars' in the area?  WTF were the board members thinking.

More Newser Stories

Einstein Wrong? Maybe Just Faulty Wiring

Swedish Hospital Hiring 'TV-Hot' Nurses

Bullet From Mexico Hits Woman in Texas

Town Considers 'WTF' Slogan

Coming Soon to the Moon: Volcanoes?


NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne