"Beat the Yeti" Award
Yeti (As described at Dictionary.com)
- This
article relates to the mythical
creature, for the British
indie
rock band see Yeti
(band).
The Yeti
is the Western
name given to a large primate-like
creature
reported to live in the Himalaya.
The name derives from the Tibetan
yeh-teh, "little
man-like animal"; it is a false
cognate with Old English Geottan
(or Yettin in Modern
English), an antiquated word for an orc
or troll,
the Yeti's European equivalent. See also Jotun.
Most mainstream scientists
and experts consider current evidence of the Yeti's actuality
unpersuasive, and the result of hoaxes,
legend
or misidentification of mundane creatures. Still, the Yeti remains
one of the most famous creatures in cryptozoology.
Certain physical evidence, however,
such as tracks and nests have suggested to some that Yeti is an
unknown primate,
a remnant hominid,
or a type of bear.
The Yeti is sometimes referred to as the
"Abominable Snowman". This name was popularized by the
press after a reporter related a mistranslation of a Nepali
name for the Yeti. "Migoi" is another name for such a
creature.
The term yeti
is often used to describe a number of very different reported
creatures:
All employees will have the opportunity to "Beat the Yeti"
in head to head competition. The weekly picksheet will show
one game each week with the Yeti's pick. Employees will be
able to go along with the Yeti or pick opposite the Yeti. At
the end of the season, all employees who have a better record
against the Yeti will receive an award to be announced.
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