You had me going until you said "Crusaders", funny stuff.

You had me going until you said "Crusaders", funny stuff.
by GreenManorite (2007-03-10 13:12:03)

In reply to: Is it time to drop the "Irish" nickname? posted by ndoldtown

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Crusaders is possibly the worst, most offensive Catholic mascot. It sounds really heroic until you actually study the crusades.

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The Crusaders helped people - they were like the Peace Corps in armor. * - ndoldtown 2007-03-10 13:12:03
- Is it time for "let's get rid of the Air Force" again..... - ArasEra 2007-03-10 13:12:03
  - Dont get me started - what a cowardly branch - lots of irish in it too * - ndoldtown 2007-03-10 13:12:03
    - but their qb is a tough spunky little fella with a heart of gold * - jt 2007-03-10 13:12:03
      - Heart of a "lion" -- there you go, offending again. * - omahadomer 2007-03-10 13:12:03
- The women were asking for it. - GreenManorite 2007-03-10 13:12:03
  - True, a rich Crusader was considered a catch. * * - ndoldtown 2007-03-10 13:12:03