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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:No, it isn't the original, they originally played in Boston and were known as the Braves.
Originally posted by swayze:
Originally posted by Since07:
I thought the "Washington Redskins" was original since they became a team no way they would change it if so
There have been stupider name changes for old teams with history, like changing the Oilers to the Titans. I get that there's no oil in Tennessee, so they felt they had to change the name, but "Titans" is the stupidest, most generic name they could have come up with. Anything would have been better. Also, teams like the Lakers moved and kept their old name, so the Oilers could have just gone with it.
While I think the campaign to change the Redskins name is a massive waste of time, especially for the government (Senate majority leader talking, letters from Congress, U.S. patent office etc), if they do change it they should go with Washington Stripes, like on the American flag. Nike could make a REALLY ugly jersey based on that.
Originally posted by Since07:
Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
No, it isn't the original, they originally played in Boston and were known as the Braves.
That's pisses me off how can you change original teams like the Cowboys, Browns and Redskins!! The announcers are going to still call us the San Fransico 49ers right!?
Originally posted by swayze:There have been stupider name changes for old teams with history, like changing the Oilers to the Titans. I get that there's no oil in Tennessee, so they felt they had to change the name, but "Titans" is the stupidest, most generic name they could have come up with. Anything would have been better. Also, teams like the Lakers moved and kept their old name, so the Oilers could have just gone with it.
While I think the campaign to change the Redskins name is a massive waste of time, especially for the government (Senate majority leader talking, letters from Congress, U.S. patent office etc), if they do change it they should go with Washington Stripes, like on the American flag. Nike could make a REALLY ugly jersey based on that.
Originally posted by zaghawk:
Originally posted by swayze:
Originally posted by Since07:
I thought the "Washington Redskins" was original since they became a team no way they would change it if so
There have been stupider name changes for old teams with history, like changing the Oilers to the Titans. I get that there's no oil in Tennessee, so they felt they had to change the name, but "Titans" is the stupidest, most generic name they could have come up with. Anything would have been better. Also, teams like the Lakers moved and kept their old name, so the Oilers could have just gone with it.
While I think the campaign to change the Redskins name is a massive waste of time, especially for the government (Senate majority leader talking, letters from Congress, U.S. patent office etc), if they do change it they should go with Washington Stripes, like on the American flag. Nike could make a REALLY ugly jersey based on that.
Considering what a Titan is supposed to be, that's not a bad name. Crap ton better than Badgers, Cardinal (a tree?!? really?), hell I'll even admit a Seahawk?!? i get it we're Seattle, but a Seahawk doesn't exactly strike fear into the hearts of men. Although it could' have been worse, we could have been the Seattle Salmon, or Orcas (and although Orcas are bad ass animals, the name itself doesn't exactly sound cool either).
Originally posted by AmpLee:Originally posted by zaghawk:Originally posted by swayze:Originally posted by Since07:I thought the "Washington Redskins" was original since they became a team no way they would change it if so
There have been stupider name changes for old teams with history, like changing the Oilers to the Titans. I get that there's no oil in Tennessee, so they felt they had to change the name, but "Titans" is the stupidest, most generic name they could have come up with. Anything would have been better. Also, teams like the Lakers moved and kept their old name, so the Oilers could have just gone with it.
While I think the campaign to change the Redskins name is a massive waste of time, especially for the government (Senate majority leader talking, letters from Congress, U.S. patent office etc), if they do change it they should go with Washington Stripes, like on the American flag. Nike could make a REALLY ugly jersey based on that.
Considering what a Titan is supposed to be, that's not a bad name. Crap ton better than Badgers, Cardinal (a tree?!? really?), hell I'll even admit a Seahawk?!? i get it we're Seattle, but a Seahawk doesn't exactly strike fear into the hearts of men. Although it could' have been worse, we could have been the Seattle Salmon, or Orcas (and although Orcas are bad ass animals, the name itself doesn't exactly sound cool either).
A Seahawk is another name for the Osprey which is a badass bird. Pretty sad when a Seaturd fan doesn't know this.
Originally posted by BrianGO:
Which is more offensive?
A logo, that makes your race look respectable, with brown skin?
Or a logo that makes your race look half retarded, with bright red skin?
The Redskins should just change their name to "The Indians". That way they can keep their logo.
Originally posted by VDpwndMjenkins:Yeah, OK. How about we use your logic to say the person offended is the sole representative for their "myopic" race? See how that works?
Exactly,if any at all are, it needs to be addressed.
I like how people that say they know someone of a certain race that doesnt have a problem with something, as if that individual is the sole representitive for their "myopic" race.
Ive heard that from white folks and other non blacks who like to say n***a cuz their ignorant ass black friends dont mind.That friend doesnt represent everyone.
Originally posted by Imfasterthanur:Originally posted by NeeJ49er:Originally posted by Imfasterthanur:Originally posted by solidg2000:Originally posted by Joecool:Originally posted by Harbaalke:This has become a political issue and its terrible especially from the MEDIA who have NO backing on this 8 of 10 Native Americans do NOT find it offensive. Their is nothing negative about the name REDSKINS, usually the ones that complain have no clue, like their song goes:
Hail to the Redskins!!
Meh. I need to go to a reservation and say, what up redskins and see if they get mad. Have a feeling they just may.
I work in an Indian casino, know hundreds of Indians. I've asked them and none have said they cared
An answer I once got was
Me: Redskins suck, I wouldn't want them representing me?
Them: well at least were good enough to have a football team named after our race! I bet you'll never see a team named after your race. No Los Angeles Wetbacks for you hahaha
Me: son of a b***h hahaha
lol
Minnesota Ojibwe here ....I could care less about the name ...and I cant name one member of my family that has ever been offended by the name ...probably because we have been called much worse
Great insight from the opinion of someone who actually matters on this topic
From the outside looking in (i.e., me not being Native American), I always thought human-based mascots (e.g., Redskins, Cowboys, 49ers, Rebels, Warriors, and Packers) were a cool homage since these are based on something culturally significant.
Originally posted by VDpwndMjenkins:
Originally posted by AmpLee:
Originally posted by zaghawk:
Originally posted by swayze:
Originally posted by Since07:
I thought the "Washington Redskins" was original since they became a team no way they would change it if so
There have been stupider name changes for old teams with history, like changing the Oilers to the Titans. I get that there's no oil in Tennessee, so they felt they had to change the name, but "Titans" is the stupidest, most generic name they could have come up with. Anything would have been better. Also, teams like the Lakers moved and kept their old name, so the Oilers could have just gone with it.
While I think the campaign to change the Redskins name is a massive waste of time, especially for the government (Senate majority leader talking, letters from Congress, U.S. patent office etc), if they do change it they should go with Washington Stripes, like on the American flag. Nike could make a REALLY ugly jersey based on that.
Considering what a Titan is supposed to be, that's not a bad name. Crap ton better than Badgers, Cardinal (a tree?!? really?), hell I'll even admit a Seahawk?!? i get it we're Seattle, but a Seahawk doesn't exactly strike fear into the hearts of men. Although it could' have been worse, we could have been the Seattle Salmon, or Orcas (and although Orcas are bad ass animals, the name itself doesn't exactly sound cool either).
A Seahawk is another name for the Osprey which is a badass bird. Pretty sad when a Seaturd fan doesn't know this.
Rotf!!
