THE LONE WEATHERMAN AND TONTO
BOSTON -- The American Meteorological Society and the National Congress of American Indians are back at odds over recent weather patterns. However, as opposed to last time, the debate is over syntax rather than merits of the rain dance.
With the warm 2008 weather extending beach season and killing northeastern ski resorts, local meteorologists nationwide have turned to the phrase "Indian Summer."
"The last Indian Summer that our people saw was in 1619," said Chief Drinking Fish of the NCAI. "Ever since those Pilgrims arrived on Plymouth Rock, it has been whitey's summer in these parts."
Scooter Sifolis of the AMS suggested the term is empowering to the Native American population.
"Indian Summer refers to the period in late autumn when Indians raided European settlements. It recalls past glory for a people that have been relegated to the endangered species list."
As the legal process rages onward, the Indians have succeeded in garnering an injunction that prohibits the use of the term "Indian Summer" until a final judgment is reached. In the meantime, the AMS has sent out a memo promoting the use of "St. Martin's Summer," the British counterpart.
Editor's Note: Indian's are not an endangered species. They are, in fact, a race of human that dominate the Northeastern U.S. Casino industry.
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