Washington Redskins

[Dan The Man]

Cleveland Indians now looking at changing their name.

 

[njmackem]

Surprised the 49ers haven't been mentioned yet. Given they are named after the Californian Gold Rush during a time when slavery was rife.

they aren't renaming the redskins because of the times when they were named, they are renaming them because the name is racist. No idea where you thought the 49ers and Sourdough Sam would get dragged into this.

 

[THELORDRODWELL]

Could always rename washington fc to washy redskins in their honor. Be just like naming phillie after George Washingtons actions

Wee Phillie?

Surprised the 49ers haven't been mentioned yet. Given they are named after the Californian Gold Rush during a time when slavery was rife.

What a thickie!

 

[MrBraithwaite]

Should call themselves the Washington Lobbyists. Could have a little fella in a top hat carrying a briefcase as their logo.

 

[Cheesy Feet]

Cleveland Indians now looking at changing their name.

Atlanta Braves and Chicago Blackhawks will be next..fkn ridiculous.

 

[SYB_DC]

While they're at it, they should change both halves of the name as they haven't played in Washington at any point this century.

 

[Football Dinosaur]

Wee Phillie?

Not the largest village in Sunderland but wee's a bit harsh

 

[scott934]

While they're at it, they should change both halves of the name as they haven't played in Washington at any point this century.

See also, New York Giants/Jets.

 

[Big Jeff]

While they're at it, they should change both halves of the name as they haven't played in Washington at any point this century.

They play in Maryland dont they?

 

[njmackem]

Atlanta Braves and Chicago Blackhawks will be next..fkn ridiculous.

Why do you think this?

Neither Blackhawks or Braves is a derogatory term for native American.

 

[muggboots]

Looking at changing their name

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/07/03/washington-redskins-launch-review-controversial-team-name/

To the Washington Whiteskins or summat with how things are going at the minute.

 

[njmackem]

To the Washington Whiteskins or summat with how things are going at the minute.

Might as well go for the Washington Foreskins.... because they've been playing like absolute cock for years now

 

[muggboots]

Might as well go for the Washington Foreskins.... because they've been playing like absolute cock for years now

Do you hate the Cowboys?

Nah, he gets a Little Big Horn and shoots Custered all ower.
With all the problems in the US at the minute you'd think they'd been building over a Native American burial ground or summat.

Surprised the 49ers haven't been mentioned yet. Given they are named after the Californian Gold Rush during a time when slavery was rife.

With all the LBGT campaigns I bet the Packers are nervous.

 

[Cheesy Feet]

Why do you think this?

Neither Blackhawks or Braves is a derogatory term for native American.

I read an article that says native American names and mascots create a 'hostile learning enviroment' for native American students and that the Blackhawks themselves will at least drop the logo if not the name.

 

[muggboots]

Pleased that the New York Jets toughed it out though. I bet they lost a fortune in paraphernalia sales in the years after 9/11.

Cleveland browns next....

The Steelers will definitely want the Police defunded I reckon.

 

[njmackem]

I read an article that says native American names and mascots create a 'hostile learning enviroment' for native American students and that the Blackhawks themselves will at least drop the logo if not the name.

Interesting. I've heard that when it comes to derogatory terms, but not those that honor. Obviously thats a completely subjective point of view.

 

[muggboots]

Do you know what - I’ve always liked the Redskins but it was only 6 or 7 years ago I figured out that it was a reference to Native Americans. I thought it was because they played in red

I think they probably should change their name tbf. Washington Redshirts? Washington Reds?

Unfortunately that would evoke memories of the most famous redshirts who visited Washington, the British Army in 1812 who chased out the US garrison, had a bit of a jolly and burnt down what became the Whitehouse. After we left, to save face and raise morale the President's blackened gaff was quickly painted white. Imagine if the British troops had inadvertently destroyed their stocks of white emulsion and all that was left intact was shitloads of pink, purple or that awful chocolate brown.

Interesting. I've heard that when it comes to derogatory terms, but not those that honor. Obviously thats a completely subjective point of view.

It's a bit more nuanced but I see it as the difference between having your team called say 'the Shawnee Stalwarts', 'the Mighty Mandans' or 'the Courageous Crows' against a name like 'the Pawnee Parasites' or 'the Lakota Losers'. Names conferring respect against names designed to belittle and mock.

 

[Cheesy Feet]

Interesting. I've heard that when it comes to derogatory terms, but not those that honor. Obviously thats a completely subjective point of view.

I mean the Blackhawks in particular have a logo of a native American so you'd think if the logo goes then the name will as well.

 

[Flash Gordon]

Good to see this finally happening. It should have been done years ago.

Unfortunately that would evoke memories of the most famous redshirts who visited Washington, the British Army in 1812 who chased out the US garrison, had a bit of a jolly and burnt down what became the Whitehouse. After we left, to save face and raise morale the President's blackened gaff was quickly painted white. Imagine if the British troops had inadvertently destroyed their stocks of white emulsion and all that was left intact was shitloads of pink, purple or that awful chocolate brown.

Donald Trump says sports names come from Strength though so I'm sure he'd support it.