Talk:Great White Hunter
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[edit] Primitive Natives
"Because these men typically displayed great determination, bravery, cleverness and physical skills, and their demeanor often had the stamp of educated and privileged backgrounds, their presence commanded the respect if not reverence of the primitive natives who served them." When was the writer of this phrase born, 1850?? I'm changing the wording for a more updated, elegant version. The present version smacks of nostalgia for days long ago dead. Kemet 23:42, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Cultural Reference
There was a reference of Vice President Dick Cheney being a "great white hunter" at the 2006 White House Correspondents' Association dinner by presidential look-alike Steve Bridges. I am waiting for the official transcript from the White House, but in the mean time see [1]. GChriss 16:25, 30 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Neutral point of view
This phrase can certainly be used in a derogatory way, but then so can many other words. "Kaffir" is listed in wikipedia in part as "an ethnic slur" but noone has complained about that! "Great White Hunter" can stay as it is. Criggie 01:51, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] White Hunter
The late Peter Capstick, professional hunter and author, would turn over in his grave to read this entry on the Great White Hunter. According to his books, Great White Hunter is a bogus term developed by those who were more into creative writing than hunting. A White Hunter is a hunter who guides clients on hunting expeditions, regardless of race. As a man who spent more than ten years in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Botswana, and Kenya chasing the Big Five as a white hunter, Mr. Capstick is certainly an expert on the subject. I considered creating a new article for White Hunter, but I am not certain that would be appropriate. Instead, I added a paragraph on White Hunter. Anyone else care to comment on this? Hildenja 17:09, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
