Thursday, September 29, 2005

Fans sound off in ‘pink’ debate

Fans sound off in ‘pink’ debate

Ah, any time one messes with athletic tradition, unreasonable amounts of ire are raised. And Hayden Fry's famous pink visitor locker room is, it seems, now a tradition.

The argument is made that pink tones reduce aggression. The valid point is also made that the color pink is associated with femininity. So: which comes first? Does the pink perhaps "reduce aggression" because it's subconsciously associated with femininity? Or is this just all elaborate pseudoscience to justify a juvenile, "you guys are fags" prank?

On the other hand, one must pick one's battles. Despite the over-reaction, would a fresh coat of paint in one locker room really be a significant victory? Feminists have more important fights - and so do the 2-2 Hawkeyes.

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