Word: raucus
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...long period in American history, public celebrations were rowdy and raucus. One means of citizens claiming public space was for them to have fun in it in a less than orderly way. Drink was an integral part of daily life, but even more importantly, those public occasions were by no means tame. Their purpose was to provide a chance for the public to come together as people having fun, rather than as citizens playing the part of observers in a well-planned event...
...even at Blodgett Pool, winning isn't everything. "It has to be fun for them to do it," Costin said. To get out of practice, the team has gone to such lengths as starting raucus cheers or ordering pizza to be delivered to the pool...