So, I went to the zoo today

[BarbaraGordon]

for a school field trip.

(And by zoo I mean an actual zoo. I have this feeling that the word zoo has some sort of Utah code meaning, but I just mean a regular old zoological park.)

Well, they added this 8-acre new "indigenous" exhibit. Showcases all of the animals that were originally around here. With native plants and terrascaping to imitate the various regions of the state. It was gorgeous. I was quite impressed.

The zoo people are welcome to landscape my backyard. Only leaving out the black bears and red wolves and such.

[jay santos]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

for a school field trip.

(And by zoo I mean an actual zoo. I have this feeling that the word zoo has some sort of Utah code meaning, but I just mean a regular old zoological park.)

Well, they added this 8-acre new "indigenous" exhibit. Showcases all of the animals that were originally around here. With native plants and terrascaping to imitate the various regions of the state. It was gorgeous. I was quite impressed.

The zoo people are welcome to landscape my backyard. Only leaving out the black bears and red wolves and such.

First she goes to church then the zoo. Next she'll be booing ref's as they walk off the court at the MC.

Zoo = BYU
Zoobie = BYU student

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by jay santos

First she goes to church then the zoo. Next she'll be booing ref's as they walk off the court at the MC.

Zoo = BYU
Zoobie = BYU student

I thought that was what I remembered. That BYU was the "zoo." Does anyone know the etymology? I'm just curious.

[YOhio]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

I thought that was what I remembered. That BYU was the "zoo." Does anyone know the etymology? I'm just curious.

It pretty much began when Utes and Aggies were way, way totally jealous of how cool, hip and awesome BYU is and they used the terms Zoo and Zoobies as a mechanism to cope with how weak and lame they are. I think that's the universally accepted explanation.

[jay santos]

Originally Posted by YOhio

It pretty much began when Utes and Aggies were way, way totally jealous of how cool, hip and awesome BYU is and they used the terms Zoo and Zoobies as a mechanism to cope with how weak and lame they are. I think that's the universally accepted explanation.

I thought it was from a Scorpions song.

[ute4ever]

In addition to YOhio's fine analysis, Merriam-Webster contains another entry explaining that BYU is viewed by some as a mere marrying zoo, where the co-eds resemble hippos* who drop out once they receive the almighty diamond, education be damned.

*an alleged recent fitness study notwithstanding.

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by ute4ever

In addition to YOhio's fine analysis, Merriam-Webster contains another entry explaining that BYU is viewed by some as a mere marrying zoo...

So it's a reference to dating?

Does that make it more of a petting zoo?

<sorry. couldn't resist.>

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

I thought that was what I remembered. That BYU was the "zoo." Does anyone know the etymology? I'm just curious.

Legend has it the term came about because BYU is like a Zoo, whose inmates roam the grounds seeking mates, thus people associated with it are Zoobies.

Also, if you live in a Zoo, your reality is only perceived by yourself, not to anyone elso who sees you. The Lions in the Savhanna display might think they are in Africa, but everyone else knows they are in the Zoo.