Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Coug it

This page is an archive of the proposed deletion of the article below. Further comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or on a Votes for Undeletion nomination). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result of the debate was Delete. And note that I am from Washington and I've never heard of this. Also I fear this page may be recreated wih this many socks. Redwolf24 03:02, 24 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Coug it

"Delete It" Considering how shitty the UDub has played the last few years...up to and including last year's "almost defeated season"...I think this reference is innapropriate. It should be "Muttin' it" or something...especially considering how much talent they waste on such mediocre records. And until this thing gets fixed, I'll delete every thing I can on the "Coug It" page until morons from Seattle stop trying to post their idiocy there. PS: You're welcome!

Delete: Wikipedia is not a dictionary. JDoorjam 18:00, 18 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
Delete agree -- < drini | ∂drini > 19:38, 18 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
Keep This article reads more than just a definition. If entry is removed, then all the entries in the Slang category should be removed as well. Jamsong 21:40, 18 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
- Fine by me: please round up any other non-notable slang terms you see and nominate them for deletion. JDoorjam 22:11, 18 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
- See [1]. Initially, your argument was the article was a dictionary term (which it obviously is not), now it's non-notable which is not a reason for deletion. 134.134.136.5 (talk · contribs) 23:57, 18 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
- Well, they should go away as official policy in WP:NOT states:

Wikipedia is not: A usage guide, or slang and idiom guide.

Not that they will go away, anyway-- < drini | ∂drini > 02:31, 21 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Keep I agree with Brock badger. Lullabye Muse 23:14, 18 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
Keep This term is used quite often in the Pacific Northwest and Wikipedia is one of the few free sources of information on the internet where one can research terms such as "Coug It". — Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.95.76.91 (talk • contribs) 23:43, 18 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
Delete "Individual articles about each slang term: Out." and "Wikipedia is not a propaganda machine." AdroitE 17:06, 18 August 2005 (PST)
- Vote is user's fourth contribution to Wikipedia.
Keep I also agree with Brock badger. duckbutter 18:15, 18 August 2005 (PST)
- Vote is user's only contribution to Wikipedia to date.
Delete nn invented neologism. -Splash 02:57, 19 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
- First, neologism is not a valid reason for deletion. Second, this is not a neologism, this term has been in use for many years.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 134.134.136.5 (talk • contribs) 16:29, 19 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
Keep This term is used more often than it rains in the Pacific Northwest and its usage has a rich hitory. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.235.5.25 (talk • contribs) 06:48, 19 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
Move to Wiktionary....and clean it up.

Let's be honest here: much of the objection is apparenty from WSU alumni and supporters who object to seeing the term publicized. This is not a legitimate reason for striking it from Wiki - you can't wish the term out of existence. Having said that, the entry is more appropriate for Wiktionary; references to "coug it" in Wikipedia should be limited to specific mentions in entries pertaining to Pacific Northwest culture, Pac-10 football, the Apple Cup, the Mike Price/Alabama episode, etc.

Equally importantly (and I say this as a Husky who had Cougs in my wedding party) - it needs to be cleaned up and presented less subjectively; the current definition is clever, but its clear anti-Coug slant is a violation of Wiki's neutrality policy (You might say " Always be a good sport - be a good sport all ways").

Cougs, on Wiki you can edit anything you wish. Some Husky went to a lot of work to create the entry's structure, saving you a lot of work. All you have to do is change it. While you're at it you're welcome to edit Husky-related entries to reflect our own scandals: Don James' oversight of the Tyees, the Rick Neuheisel era, Dr. Feelgood, etc. --Daniel Luechtefeld 12:17, 19 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

This is this user's sixth contribution to Wikipedia to date, though they have been contributing since June.
I agree with Daniel Luechtefeld's suggestions-- move to Wiktionary, clean up the obvious subjective tilt, and remove several examples which really don't match the description (i.e. Ryan Leaf's failed NFL career does not fit the proposed definition). AdroitE 12:46, 19 August 2005 (PST)

I've only ever seen this term used with regard to the Cougs. Merge/Redirect a short paragraph to the Washington State University#Spirit & Traditions section. The Wazzu page probably deserves the same fate... — RJH 15:12, 19 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
- This article is too long to be in a section of Washington State University#Spirit & Traditions. Moreover, this article has the same, if not more validity to be a wiki page as Wazzu. Sounds more like sour grapes than a valid request for deletion. 134.134.136.5 (talk · contribs) 17:30, 19 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
Keep I'm Coug alum and love the phrase. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 167.88.200.30 (talk • contribs) 17:34, 19 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
Keep it! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.19.50.66 (talk • contribs) 19:53, 19 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
Keep!!!! -- Phrase is used throughout the northwest by both Cougs and Huskies, as well as by a good portion of the general population without an allegiance to either academic institution 21:30, 19 August 2005 (UTC) Beach
The preceding comment was actually entered by anon 69.167.26.61 (talk · contribs), see [2] and [3]
Keep -- The article has room for improvement, but the term is definitely notable. I've actually heard it much more from Washington State fans than Washington fans. Definitely should be cleaned up, but definitely kept. And I say this as a rabid Cougar. --Matt Yeager 00:17, August 20, 2005 (UTC)

Comment -- Please review the page history carefully. This Vfd appears to have been subject to blanking vandalism in at least one case along with possible or suspected signature modification, notes, and removal of notes other users added to a vote in at least 2 cases. --Mysidia (talk) 21:52, 19 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
- I have tried where possible to point out who is actually voting in each case. The notes are correct at this moment in time. -- Francs2000 | Talk 00:19, 20 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Keep The article could use more of a NPOV on both sides, but it certainly does not deserve deletion. 5:05, 20 August 2005 (UTC) 192.55.52.1
Delete, ignore the sockpuppets, nn term possibly used by Washington State fans, but that doesn't make it even worth moving to Wiktionary. Zoe 09:23, August 20, 2005 (UTC)
KEEP - The term is elegant in its simplicity....and truth. It is embraced by by both friends and foes alike. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.16.74.134 (talk • contribs) 14:02, 20 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Delete This word has been used by many people to define a successfull attempt and moment of triumph. I believe that this entry is an attempt to play a joke on a rival university. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.26.220.246 (talk • contribs) 20:38, August 20, 2005 (UTC)

(That was the preceding user's first ever post)

Are you insane? Have you ever BEEN to a WSU game? Do you know any WSU alums or fans? If so, you should know (or ask someone who does) about "Cougin' it". If not, what in the world are you doing voting on this? --Matt Yeager 05:21, August 21, 2005 (UTC)

Delete This is a foolish example of how Wikipedia is being used to belittle a higher learning institution. Wiki is being a tool for some UW prankster.... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.113.27.47 (talk • contribs) 19:27, 21 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
KEEP. Stop whining. It should be kept because the term really is significant in terms of pacific northwest culture. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.16.18.138 (talk • contribs) 23:45, 21 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
DeleteChildish dig at another college. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.185.40.109 (talk • contribs) 04:39, 22 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
Keep Not sure why some think this is insulting especially since the term allegedly originated at WSU and is used by many in the northwest & Pac-10.
KEEP IT
KEEPThere is nothing wrong with having the term on wikipedia.
Keep — Preceding unsigned comment added by 131.107.0.80 (talk • contribs) 18:50, 22 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
KEEP-It is a much-used phrase in the state of Washington. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 131.107.0.80 (talk • contribs) 21:35, 22 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]
Keep it: used by the media and sports fans regardless of slant, it's an oft-used term by more than just "the two sides". You cannot ignore a word or phrase simply because you want to believe that it does not exist.
KEEP! Used all over the Northwest by Huskies and Cougars.
KEEP Someone who heard this term for the first time can come to Wikipedia and learn what Coug it is and its history. This is definitely worthwhile to keep.
Keep It: As mentioned above, very popular in the NW and I have heard it referenced last year in other sports (although I cannot remember where) publications.

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