Hurrah for Rosina Corbett Morgan [’41] (Letters, June 2015). I have also loathed the cringe-inducing word “°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ie” for decades. It makes me think of a weenie wearing a beanie or a Trekkie taking a selfie. Are there Vardies, Mouthies, Fordies, or even Lewies? Granted, there are Yalies (George Bush comes to mind). “°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ie” is a lazy word that means everything and nothing. It does not reflect either the seriousness or the joy that are part of being a member of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ community. I propose the alternative word Zorg.
—John Cushing ’67
Portland
Editor's Note: Zealous Olde °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ Graduate? Zaftig Old °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ Granny? Zombie Of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ oriGin? Acronymous suggestions welcome.
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