Originally posted by grover
I'll be with you all in spirit. 

'Dykes on Bikes' wins trademark
Agency had denied application
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)
"A San Francisco lesbian motorcycle group has successfully trademarked the name "Dykes on Bikes" after proving the gay community does not find it
derogatory.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark office had denied the San Francisco group's applications for a federal trademark.
But the office reversed itself after being convinced the once-offensive term "dyke" has now become associated with gay pride.
The motorcycle club was founded nearly 30 years ago and became famous for leading San Francisco's annual gay pride parade.
Vick Germany, president of the San Francisco Women's Motorcycle Contingent, also known as Dykes on Bikes, said the decision was a huge victory."
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