91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ

91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵites Rebel, Zorgs Attack

Hurrah for Rosina Corbett Morgan [’41] (Letters, June 2015). I have also loathed the cringe-inducing word “91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵie” for decades. It makes me think of a weenie wearing a beanie or a Trekkie taking a selfie. Are there Vardies, Mouthies, Fordies, or even Lewies? Granted, there are Yalies (George Bush comes to mind). “91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵie” is a lazy word that means everything and nothing. It does not reflect either the seriousness or the joy that are part of being a member of the 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ community. I propose the alternative word Zorg.

—John Cushing ’67

Portland

Editor's Note: Zealous Olde 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Graduate? Zaftig Old 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Granny? Zombie Of 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ oriGin? Acronymous suggestions welcome.