Coon
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Coon may refer to:
- Coon, a racial slur used in the United States to refer to black people
- Coon, an abbreviation for furFurFur is a synonym for hair, used more in reference to non-human animals, usually mammals; particularly those with extensives body hair coverage. The term is sometimes used to refer to the body hair of an animal as a complete coat, also known as the "pelage". Fur is also used to refer to animal...
from raccoonRaccoonProcyon is a genus of nocturnal mammals, comprising three species commonly known as raccoons, in the family Procyonidae. The most familiar species, the common raccoon , is often known simply as "the" raccoon, as the two other raccoon species in the genus are native only to the tropics and are...
s and racoon dogs - CoönCoonCoon may refer to:* Coon, a racial slur used in the United States to refer to black people* Coon, an abbreviation for fur from raccoons and racoon dogs* Coön , a Trojan warrior who fought in the Trojan War...
(Κόων, Κόωνος), a Trojan warrior who fought in the Trojan War - Coon cheeseCoon cheeseCOON is the trademark of a cheddar cheese produced by the National Foods company in Australia. It was first launched in 1935 by Fred Walker.-The Coon cheese-makers:The cheese is said to be named after its American creator Edward W...
, is the trademark of a cheddar cheese produced by the Dairy Farmers company in Australia - Coon CarnivalCoon CarnivalThe Kaapse Klopse is a minstrel festival that takes place annually on January 2, in Cape Town, South Africa. As many as 13,000 minstrels take to the streets garbed in bright colours, either carrying colourful umbrellas or playing an array of musical instruments...
, a yearly minstrel festival in Cape Town, South Africa - "The CoonThe Coon"The Coon" is the second episode of the thirteenth season of the American animated television series South Park, and the 183rd overall episode of the series. It originally aired on Comedy Central in the United States on March 18, 2009...
", an episode of US animated series South Park
Persons with the surname Coon
- Carleton Coon, co-founder of and drummer for the Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk OrchestraCoon-Sanders Original Nighthawk OrchestraCoon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra was the first Kansas City jazz band to achieve national recognition, which it acquired through national radio broadcasts...
- Carleton S. CoonCarleton S. CoonCarleton Stevens Coon, was an American physical anthropologist, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania, lecturer and professor at Harvard, and president of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists.-Biography:Carleton Coon was born in Wakefield, Massachusetts to a...
(1904–1981), American physical anthropologist - Caroline CoonCaroline CoonCaroline Coon is an English artist, journalist and political activist. Her artwork, which often explores sexual themes from a feminist standpoint , has been exhibited at many major London galleries, including the Saatchi Gallery and the Tate.Coon was born to a family of Kent landowners and had...
(born 1945), artist and founder of UK agency Release - Edward William Coon, inventor of the maturation process for Coon cheeseCoon cheeseCOON is the trademark of a cheddar cheese produced by the National Foods company in Australia. It was first launched in 1935 by Fred Walker.-The Coon cheese-makers:The cheese is said to be named after its American creator Edward W...
- Gaylord P. Coon, former Chief of Psychiatry at Harvard University
- Gene L. CoonGene L. CoonGene L. Coon was an American screenwriter and television producer. He is best remembered for his work on the original Star Trek series.-Life and career:...
(1924–1973) , American screenwriter and television producer - Jabez CoonJabez CoonJabez Coon was an Australian politician. Born in Maldon, Victoria, he received a primary education before becoming a goldminer and then a boot merchant in Melbourne. In 1906, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Protectionist member for the new seat of Batman. He held...
(1869–1935), Australian politician - Jeremy CoonJeremy CoonJeremy Coon is the executive producer and editor of the 2004 film Napoleon Dynamite, a cult hit made on a $400,000 budget that has earned more than $44 million since its release....
, executive producer and editor on Napoleon Dynamite - S. Park CoonS. Park CoonSquire Park Coon was an American politician and soldier from Wisconsin.Coon served as Wisconsin Attorney General 1850-1852. Later, during the American Civil War, he served in the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment as colonel, but resigned soon after. He died on October 12, 1883.-Notes:...
, American politician and soldier
See also
- Coons (disambiguation)
- Coon songCoon songCoon songs were a genre of music popular in the United States and around the English-speaking world from 1880 to 1920, that presented a racist and stereotyped image of blacks.-Rise and fall from popularity:...
- CoonhoundCoonhoundA Coonhound is a type of scent hound and a member of the hound group.Coonhounds are an American style of hunting dog developed for the quarry and working conditions found in the United States. Coondogs are highly valued.-History:...
, a type of scent hound - Maine CoonMaine CoonThe Maine Coon is a breed of domestic cat with a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, specifically native to the state of Maine, where it is the official State Cat....
, a breed of domestic cat - CoonassCoonassCoonass, or Coon-ass, is used in reference to a person of Cajun ethnicity. Many consider it an insult but others consider it a compliment or badge of honor. Although many Cajuns use the word in regard to themselves, other Cajuns view the term as an ethnic slur against the Cajun people, especially...
, an epithet used in reference to a person of Cajun ethnicity