Eight
Member
not sure why anyone would want to even watch that if they didn't have a child involved in the process
too many other options such as rewatching good omens or clarkson's farm
OT- More Stupidity From TCU
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not sure why anyone would want to even watch that if they didn't have a child involved in the process
too many other options such as rewatching good omens or clarkson's farm
Unrelated, but more stupidity:
TCU and our dean of admissions, Heath Einstein, hosted a video seminar last night for prospective students providing them advice for the application process. All of the TCU staff had their "preferred pronouns" next to their names.
Dozens of questions were being asked, and I sarcastically trolled them by asking "Should I make sure to include my pronouns in my application essay?" and Heath acted as if he couldn't have been more thrilled by my question and literally chose it as the first question that was addressed. We are living in a clown world. Sadly finding myself less proud to be a Frog all the time.
I honestly don't even know what the she/her/hers stuff even means, other than the people who use that are some of the weirdest people on the planet. And I don't care to look it up because the answer either won't make any sense to me or will just piss me off.
We are living in a clown world.
RufeBruton
Active Member
So, Maniac’s World of Perceived Insults hits a time traveling wrinkle in the space/time continuum and hurls him back to 1969 when TCU dorms had different rules for each gender. In this scenario, Maniac returns with a XX chromosomal signature and is assigned to one of the women’s dorms. A dream come true until he finds out that he/she must adhere to TCU’s rules on being locked inside the dorm at midnight (weekdays) and 2AM on weekends. Ohhhhhh the calamity !!! He might burn his bra, march for women’s rights, a vote for democrats.
Chongo94
Active Member
Really enjoying Clarkson’s Farm.
Eight
Member
i use the person's name whenever possible and then use an indefinite pronoun such as you or they if using their name just isn't an option
my experience has been that if you are respectful and honest in your attempts most people are willing to get along, but i will say i don't make my living dealing with teenagers and young adults
Endless Purple
Full Member
I only read the thread title and I knew who posted it. I do agree with the point though. It is silly and the wedding pic should have been run. I check the donation box and add the extra amount for TCU magazine every year on my alumni dues, but I think I need to reconsider, even if the decision was above their level.
Gehörnter Frosch
Tier 1
Guys..gals....others....you are missing the big picture here. This is all part of TCU's (Texas Coexist University's) strategy to gain acceptance into the Pac-12 when the Big 12 breaks up.
jake102
Active Member
Are you kidding? You don't see an issue with having to remember someone's name and "pronoun"? "until she got it down"? Who gives a [ Finebaum ]
The Frog to be Named Later
Active Member
Because they refers to more than one person. An individual student is one person. Words mean things -- or at least they used to. Sorry not sorry.
You can call me whatever pronoun you chose. I will answer if I chose. If I dress in such a way that it is not obvious what gender I am (or am trying to be) or have an androgynous, name, and you mis-pronoun me, then that is my fault not yours. I expect the same from others.
Endless Purple
Full Member
The pronoun thing was all over the online classes I have been taking the past year. Almost all the students online add it in to the zoom meeting names. I will not add it to mine. I also will not be offended if I get called by the wrong pronoun. Someone accidently says her instead of him, and I might not even notice enough to slow the conversation.
My cat is another story, I correct people that call him a her.
Agree with Eight, just call people by their name, be respectful and try to get it correct. I do deal with a lot of people that are younger as I teach college level. Also teach in the arts where the art stereotypes do hold up for some students, so I get to see all perspectives and work with different viewpoints..
My cat is another story, I correct people that call him a her.
Agree with Eight, just call people by their name, be respectful and try to get it correct. I do deal with a lot of people that are younger as I teach college level. Also teach in the arts where the art stereotypes do hold up for some students, so I get to see all perspectives and work with different viewpoints..
Endless Purple
Full Member
Don't get "They" - unless your royalty or multiple personality.
CryptoMiner
Active Member
I don't see the issue. It was her first experience with such a person. Yes it took a little time but there is a level of respect that seems to be lacking in many. People go through a lot of hardships, especially young adults so why not take a little effort?
tcumaniac
Full Member
Someone sent me a screen shot of it happening. It was on facebook live and I went to go watch. Didn't spend more than 5 minutes total.
CryptoMiner
Active Member
They has always referred to a person of an unspecified gender:
"Why don't you ask someone if they could go with you"
"They" does not refer to more than one person in this instance.
You learned something here today.
BrewingFrog
Was I supposed to type something here?
Brewingfrog -Your Highness, Your Excellency, God Emperor
jake102
Active Member
Certainly don't disagree with the sentiment. The one time I've needed to do it I figured it out for the sake of that person. But I think it was a courtesy on my part, not something that should have been expected of me. My issue begins when/if it becomes something that is expected of others to learn and remember.
tcudoc
Full Member
Nice job, Einstein...Unrelated, but more stupidity:
TCU and our dean of admissions, Heath Einstein, hosted a video seminar last night for prospective students providing them advice for the application process. All of the TCU staff had their "preferred pronouns" next to their names.
Dozens of questions were being asked, and I sarcastically trolled them by asking "Should I make sure to include my pronouns in my application essay?" and Heath acted as if he couldn't have been more thrilled by my question and literally chose it as the first question that was addressed. We are living in a clown world. Sadly finding myself less proud to be a Frog all the time.
froglash88
Full Member
I agree. Just doesn’t make any sense.
But I’m more upset with Block T. I want my TCU Lettermen’s Association back!!!!!
froglash88
Full Member
I’m probably going to teach for the last time this school year (Year 30 - Gee I’m a Tree). It’s just time to get out. I’m sure we are headed for the pronoun thing and may not be allowed to say he or she in the classroom in the near future.
TopFrog
Lifelong Frog
Some woke masked up student.
