U.S. officials want 'swine' out of flu name

[Pete (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Larry Gude

So, why can't we handle 535, plus or minus a few?

Not getting it, try again

[Bann (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Mike

"What's in a name? U.S. pork producers are finding that the name of the virus spreading from Mexico is affecting their business, prompting U.S. officials to argue for changing the name from swine flu."

Reuters AlertNet - U.S. officials want 'swine' out of flu name

It's a little late to calm this panic by changing the name. Isreal is calling it the "Mexico flu" - I would have preferred that.

Runningaroundlikeachickenwithyourheadcutoff Flu or shortened to:
Flu

[Bann (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Pete

Are you suggesting this is a case of "Wag the pig"

[Pete (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Bann

You get me

[Bann (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Pete

You get me

[BOP]

Originally Posted by Lenny

Next......CHICKEN POX!

That's offensive to chickens.

Speciest.