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Thread: Indian Summer - Non P.C. Term?

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    The articles I posted from the SF Chronicle don't really exist. We haven't for years called it an Indian Summer in SF. And all the other posters ITT who spoke of Indian Summers are just plants. The term does not exist. This is all just an alternate reality.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cawacko View Post
    The articles I posted from the SF Chronicle don't really exist. We haven't for years called it an Indian Summer in SF. And all the other posters ITT who spoke of Indian Summers are just plants. The term does not exist. This is all just an alternate reality.
    Ummm We say it all the timer here in Central Ohio, at least in our small town!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wolverine View Post
    Ummm We say it all the timer here in Central Ohio, at least in our small town!
    I was being facetious

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wolverine View Post
    Ummm We say it all the timer here in Central Ohio, at least in our small town!
    We say it here in PA. too. I believe the Farmer's Almanac mentions it as well, at least it used to.
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    Indian summer is not derogatory. Neither is calling lakes Huron or Erie, nor calling a car Pontiac.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cawacko View Post
    Visit SF then. It's a term used every year. It's a regularly used term as we suffer through June gloom and Fogust. We say we can't wait for our Indian summer.

    It's why the Chronicle published this article. The article also mentions other cliches we use which some consider offensive. Here's a headline from two days ago. Will we get our Indian Summer?

    https://www.sfgate.com/weather/artic...m-13302162.php
    I haven't heard that term in a very long time, and more importantly, I've never heard of a Native American protesting its use. Given the mystery surrounding its origins, not sure how it could be considered offensive.

    That being said, if Native Americans find it offensive, then civil society should stop using it.
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    I recall hearing the term as a kid in Portland in the 70s. It's a term I use mentally when late warm spells make me think of it. Never seemed derogatory in any way, but if it is, find a new term to describe late fall warm spells.

    Pretty insane thing to gripe about, actually.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kudzu View Post
    I think the navigator was a Muslim.
    He was African. The pilot. His name was Pedro Alonzo Nino. I do not think anyone can confirm what his religion was.

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