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Friday, October 24, 2003

And speaking of lacrosse...

[...] La Crosse [Wisconsin] Mayor John Medinger said Friday he was not aware of the new slang usage in Quebec until the Tribune provided him with online stories that Canadian newspapers published Thursday.

"These slang phrases come and go, and hopefully this one won't stick around too long," Medinger said. "I'm glad they'll continue (with GM's plan) to name Buicks after the game of lacrosse.

"I've always just associated the word ‘lacrosse' with the French game that we're all familiar with," Medinger said. The city of La Crosse received its name because French explorers observed American Indians playing a game with balls and racquets similar to the French game. [...]

Ah, yes, "the French game". Another useful new synonym, and as it turns out, highly accurate when used in the context of France's recent political machinations.

posted by Terry at 11:34:00 AM

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