>SNIP
>>BTW, what exactly is a "soccer mom". I'd think a mom who takes her kiddies to soccer practice. But then again, why not a "football mom" (as in gridiron)?
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>The wikipedia article on it hits the nail on the head (especially the end of the article):
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>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soccer_mom
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>Mostly educated women living in the subburbs who drive SUVs or minivans and overshedule their children's (boys and girls) activities.

Thanks, Tracy. Much as I figured intuitively really - I just didn't get why not "football" or "little league" Mom.