Furman at Mississippi Negative Nancy

[FUTex]

Good point Davemeister.

What about that fourth line, that thing about crowning brows with flowers sweet? I don't know how Dr. Poteat came up with that, or what those dang kids were up to back in 1907, but that just sounds naughty.

The second stanza is, well, "problematic" as the youngsters are fond of saying. Here it is:

And 'neath her shade they rest secure,
And drink from wisdom's fountain pure,
Then rally, sons and daughters true,
'Round our dear Alma Mater.

Patriarchal, anyone? Certainly, in an offensive matriarchal way. Cisgender centric? I sure think so.

We got to get this thing straightened out so we can win some football games.

[FUBeAR]

Good point Davemeister.

What about that fourth line, that thing about crowning brows with flowers sweet? I don't know how Dr. Poteat came up with that, or what those dang kids were up to back in 1907, but that just sounds naughty.

The second stanza is, well, "problematic" as the youngsters are fond of saying. Here it is:

And 'neath her shade they rest secure,
And drink from wisdom's fountain pure,
Then rally, sons and daughters true,
'Round our dear Alma Mater.

Patriarchal, anyone? Certainly, in an offensive matriarchal way. Cisgender centric? I sure think so.

We got to get this thing straightened out so we can win some football games.

No worries.

We just change the FU Alma Mater to “Gorilla Pimp” (Project Pat) and we’re golden.

[cavedweller2]

“Wisdom’s Fountain Pure” refers to Len’s Liquor Mart and Skip’s Party Center.

[FUTex]

Project Pat's "Gorilla Pimp" is an important documentary on car sales and twerking. It drives home something all UFFPers know: Pimping ain't easy.

[Flagman]

And 'neath her shade they rest secure,
And drink from wisdom's fountain pure,
Then rally, sons and daughters true,
'Round our dear Alma Mater.

The original version for this line is, “And rally loyal sons and true.”

It was changed at some point to be politically correct.

[FUBeAR]

And 'neath her shade they rest secure,
And drink from wisdom's fountain pure,
Then rally, sons and daughters true,
'Round our dear Alma Mater.

The original version for this line is, “And rally loyal sons and true.”

It was changed at some point to be politically correct.

What were they thinking?

Change it because it’s “politically incorrect” and they come up with this exclusionary binary affront to so many!!!

How about “Then rally, humans and others, living their own personal truths.”

The meter may be a bit difficult, but it should be sustainable…so we got that going for us…which is nice.

[cavedweller2]

There should be a line about sustainability in the new alma mater. Need to figure out how to rhyme it with Buddhist temple.

[FUBeAR]

There should be a line about sustainability in the new alma mater. Need to figure out how to rhyme it with Buddhist temple.

FUBeAR’s friend…call him Chad … gave it a shot…

In a city high, where mountains roam,
A river's touch, beneath their feet.
From distant shores, the children find,
To grace the space with blossoms sweet.
Beneath a shelter, all hearts endure,
Sip from wisdom's stream so pure.
United, all, we stand with glee,
Around our cherished Alma Genitor.

In this realm, where echoes hum,
Sustainable dreams, like a Buddhist Temple.
Harmony with nature, our common vow,
A greener future, we claim it now.

[Davemeister]

Good shot. Did you use AI?

[FUBeAR]

Good shot. Did you use AI?

Used FUBeAR’s friend…just call him Chad (full name is Chad G. Peetee). He also drew FUBeAR’s current avatar.

[Fred Garvin]

Word on the street is that a roll call of EPIC proportions will be spreading negative waves all over "The Grove."

[gofurman]

And 'neath her shade they rest secure,
And drink from wisdom's fountain pure,
Then rally, sons and daughters true,
'Round our dear Alma Mater.

The original version for this line is, “And rally loyal sons and true.”

It was changed at some point to be politically correct.

What were they thinking?

Change it because it’s “politically incorrect” and they come up with this exclusionary binary affront to so many!!!

How about “Then rally, humans and others, living their own personal truths.”

The meter may be a bit difficult, but it should be sustainable…so we got that going for us…which is nice.

Got to agree with FUBeAR and others here. We’ve gone too far. Sons. Daughters. Next non-binary amphibians will be included.

Actually I get men and women. Equality fine. Sure. But don’t go further. Next it will include “turkey bacon lovers”. Which is blasphemy in the south. Lol

[Davemeister]

Actually I get men and women.

Spot on, my Friend.

[FUTex]

I'll be frank with you. I will eat turkey bacon on a BLT if that's all that's available. No, its not real bacon, and it ain't Christain, but if that's all you got it will assuredly add some crunch to a BLT.

On a separate note, I think Jason Kelce might get a cat. Cats can be evil, sure, but if his wife wants a cat then who are we to judge?

I bet Ol' Miss has a bunch of turkey-bacon-eating cat people in their fan base. Not like Mississippi State. Them's a bunch of pork eatin' dog lovers over there.

[FUTex]

On the topic of how to build a mojo powerful enough to defeat Ol' Miss, I humbly submit the following two updates.

1-I have really gone down the rabbit hole in the vast archives of Wilson5454. Do NOT watch the documentary about the dog barking at herself whilst watching a video of her barking at herself. It is an ever-continuous spiral into the infinite unknown. Creepy.

2- FAMNNT BATT CCLOT