Back in 2001, students of Beaver College in Pennsylvania were treated to a surprise: the college changed its name to Arcadia University. Perhaps the re-namers wished to evoke that blessed region of Greece in the name change.
But why?
Juliet observed, "What's in a name?" Well, the old name for Beaver College was too often ridiculed through derogatory remarks pertaining to the rodent, the TV show Leave It to Beaver, or a vulgar reference to the female anatomy.
!950's punch line: "Ward, you were rough on the Beaver last night."
So, effectively, did the college undergo a Brazilian waxing as well as assuming university status?
7 comments:
Thanks for the morning chuckle, Angel!
I hope you have a grand day.
Changing the name was a smart move.
Shaved or furry, beavers are always delightful.
I wasn't aware until now that Beaver College changed its name. Guess I've been out of school too long.
Did Ward apologize by giving the beaver a kiss?
Ouch! Why would a woman shave her beaver?
Superior writing. Love it.
Blue
One of the cleverest bits of graffiti I ever saw was on the campus of my alma mater, Penn State University, where the women's athletic center was The Mary Beaver White Building. One night, someone put quotes on the name so that it read The Mary 'Beaver' White Building.
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