Originator of "Ithaca is Gorges" Dies

Started by Josh '99, February 21, 2008, 10:27:25 AM

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Josh '99

February 21, 2008, 10:27:25 AM
"They do all kind of just blend together into one giant dildo."
-Ben Rocky 04

Jim Hyla

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February 21, 2008, 10:33:27 AM
[quote Josh '99]http://www.wcbs880.com/Man-Who-Coined--Ithaca-is-Gorges--Phrase-Dies/1680301

God I hate that phrase.[/quote]

Why?
"Cornell Fans Made the Timbers Tremble", Boston Globe, March/1970
Cornell lawyers stopped the candy throwing. Jan/2005

Josh '99

#2
February 21, 2008, 11:51:06 AM
I just don't like puns, and that's a bad one that is overused.  

Nothing against the man himself, who probably had a positive effect on the town and should be commended for it.  I'm sorry if that was misleading.
"They do all kind of just blend together into one giant dildo."
-Ben Rocky 04

Beeeej

#3
February 21, 2008, 11:56:33 AM
He was also the voice of the Ithaca Greenbacks radio ads - "and if you want to send a thank-you note, your momma would be proud," or something to that effect.
Beeeej, Esq.

"Cornell isn't an organization.  It's a loose affiliation of independent fiefdoms united by a common hockey team."
   - Steve Worona

RichH

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February 22, 2008, 01:31:39 PM
A quick search reveals a pretty good article about the slogan and the man behind it:

http://www.ithaca.edu/ithacan/articles/0409/23/accent/0gorges_cre.htm
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