Originally Posted by bigred
Actually I think some Catholics were offended by the use of the term Orangemen. Orangemen were members of the Orange order, which is dedicated to defending Protestant civil and religious liberties (particularly in Northern Ireland). Founded in honor of William of Orange, who ousted Catholic James II in the Glorious Revolution (which included a daring crossing of the English channel, aided by divine intervention through the "Protestant wind"). The Glorious Revolution ended any chance at Catholicism being re-adopted as the state religion in England. Hence, the Orangemen are considered anti-Catholic.
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...so I propose a Syracuse-Norte Dame cage match to resolve this once and for all.
Seriously, people have way too much free time if they’re getting their panties in a wad over minutiae like which college mascot offends them the most.
Not directed at you Big Red, but some people need to grow a pair...