While to the older population the word "boobies" might seem insensitive
or disrespectful, the word has a young vibe, making it easy for teens to
relate and respond to the intended message. There is nothing wrong with
high school students showing support for a cause, especially one that
affects so many people. Any principal who believes a wristband with the
word "boobies" on it is the worst obscenity issue within their student
population is sorely mistaken and a little out of touch, whether they
know it or not/Layout3, UI Argonaut. More here.
Cutline: Laramie Junior High School ninth-grader Kollin West poses wearing a "I (heart) boobies"
bracelet in Laramie, Wyo. School officials objected to the bracelet,
which is meant to raise breast cancer awareness, and ordered West to
wear it inside-out because they considered the bracelet's wording
inappropriate. (AP Photo/Laramie Boomerang, Andy Carpenean)
Question: If there's such a disconnect between young and old re: the "I Love Boobies" slogan, is it an effective one for breast cancer awareness?
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.
to the older population the word "boobies" might seem insensitive or disrespectful, the word has a young vibe, making it easy for teens to relate and respond to the intended message. There is nothing wrong with high school students showing support for a cause, especially one that affects so many people. Any principal who believes a wristband with the word "boobies" on it is the worst obscenity issue within their student population is sorely mistaken and a little out of touch, whether they know it or not/Layout3, UI Argonaut. More here.
