Entremet Originally shared by Kam-Yung Soh "“Like most people in the US, I grew up knowing the words to this carol and even (shudder) singing them occasionally (singing is not a strong point of mine), but never really thought about what they meant, how the carol originated, or what birds were involved”, says Dr Rasmussen in email. So she decided to figure it out. Dr Rasmussen, who’s tied for third for the most bird discoveries in the world, is probably also the world’s foremost avian sleuth, due to her meticulous detective work a few years ago that uncovered the many ornithological thefts and records frauds in museums that were committed by eminent British ornithologist, Richard Meinertzhagen. But who would ever have thought that an old Christmas carol might also hold an avian mystery? “After all, it’s just a Christmas carol!” Dr Rasmussen points out." https://medium.com/@GrrlScientist/meet-the-real-birds-of-the-twelve-days-of-christmas-fame-grrlscientist-5a8bc09350c9
Midshipmin. It's totally gender neutral and close enough that any slips won't be noticed. Tell the recruits that it means they are the minimum requirement for the position.
ReplyDeleteMidshiprimates covers more ground and avoids the necessity of further changes until the midshiporpoises show up.
ReplyDeleteSay no to simian privilege.
Midshipper seems like a simple enough alternative.
ReplyDeleteThe real problem is those with 20 to 40 years of saying one thing, and hundreds of years of tradition behind that. It would make the most sense to use a word close enough that you don't get that awkward stumble and correction every time anyone tries to say the new rank for the next decade or two.
ReplyDeleteWhat about the entry enlisted ranks? Is seaman recruit. seaman apprentice, and seaman - and like wise for the engineers, fireman etc. - to be replaced by seapeoples? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uwFGOPWkA0
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