Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Wawannabe

(5,681 posts)
Thu Jun 4, 2020, 10:32 AM Jun 2020

Time to change the name of The "White"House

The adjective to describe a most visible structure in our country is unfortunate at best. I personally found it ironic and satisfyingly amusing when the first black man moved in. His family may be the greatest to ever reside there and care for it.

What’s a good name?
Possibly:

The People’s House
President’s Mansion (after most states gov mansion)

IDK... but it shouldn’t be the “white” house any longer in my opinion!

12 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Time to change the name of The "White"House (Original Post) Wawannabe Jun 2020 OP
Right now, what fits is JHB Jun 2020 #1
Love it! Wawannabe Jun 2020 #3
Both of your suggestions are already names for it. JHB Jun 2020 #7
I did read the Wiki Wawannabe Jun 2020 #10
Nov. 3, lets paint it safeinOhio Jun 2020 #2
Rainbow colors. MineralMan Jun 2020 #4
How about the Out house? wendyb-NC Jun 2020 #5
Home for the Criminally Insane? n/m orwell Jun 2020 #6
I would rather it be called the Executive Residence FakeNoose Jun 2020 #8
This is very generic and suits my taste as well! Wawannabe Jun 2020 #11
House of Cards yonder Jun 2020 #9
The Fuhrer Bunker Miguelito Loveless Jun 2020 #12

Wawannabe

(5,681 posts)
3. Love it!
Thu Jun 4, 2020, 10:37 AM
Jun 2020



But I am serious about the name change. Get your sarcasm all the way ...but do you have an opinion on changing it?

JHB

(37,163 posts)
7. Both of your suggestions are already names for it.
Thu Jun 4, 2020, 10:56 AM
Jun 2020

The name "White House" came about because of appearance. It wasn't a "show'em who's boss" measure like putting Confederate symbology on state flags, or sticking "under God" into the previously secular Pledge of Allegiance.

I don't think the name needs to be changed.

Wawannabe

(5,681 posts)
10. I did read the Wiki
Thu Jun 4, 2020, 11:16 AM
Jun 2020

After I posted to remind myself how became white house. I didn’t remember the Presidents mansion part but sort of remembered the painting part.

FakeNoose

(32,791 posts)
8. I would rather it be called the Executive Residence
Thu Jun 4, 2020, 10:58 AM
Jun 2020

... or something equally generic.

The problem with "white," "black," or "blue" or any other color name is that political and cultural meaning has been attached to the color. It would be better if these nuances were not carried over to the governmental building names.


Wawannabe

(5,681 posts)
11. This is very generic and suits my taste as well!
Thu Jun 4, 2020, 11:19 AM
Jun 2020

And as others are pointing out. Right now it’s basically the joke shithouse. Ugh!

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Time to change the name o...