9 minutes ago, Alphagrand said:

WFT team President says the next team name won't be Warriors, because it invokes too many stereotypes and "negative imagery".  He knows this, because focus groups have told him so:

 

"One might look at this name as a natural, and even harmless transition considering that it does not necessarily or specifically carry a negative connotation," Wright wrote. "But as we learned through our research and engagement with various groups, 'context matters' and that makes it a 'slippery slope.'

warrior

[ˈwôrēər]

 

NOUN

1. (especially in former times) a brave or experienced soldier or fighter.

   "the warrior heroes of ancient Greece"

   synonyms:

   fighter · soldier · fighting man · serviceman · combatant
2. any of a number of standing poses in yoga in which the legs are held apart and the arms are stretched outwards.

   "when you return to downward dog after the first round, add warrior poses I and II"

    

    

    

The Eagle has been used as a hate symbol in the past. Just sayin...

We should just eliminate all team names because they are offensive and go with the city name.  Although I often find the city of Philadelphia fairly offensive, so that would leave me questioning my allegiances.

 

19 minutes ago, dawkdaballhawk said:

The Eagle has been used as a hate symbol in the past. Just sayin...

I tend to think of it as a symbol of hate now.  

Sad thing about all the mascot controversy is the fact that it's basically white people telling other white people to be offended.  Heck, I went to Susquehanna University and we changed from Crusaders 6 years ago because some of our students travel oversees and the Board of Trustees thought Crusaders might be offensive to those effected by the Medieval crusades....something tells me that Europeans would be more offended by the fact that it cost $120,000/year to go to some American colleges.

Numerous studies were done.  The Washington Post found that 9 out 10 Native Americans were OK with the Redskins name, while another survey asked them to describe what word described their feelings about the Redskins name and "Pride" was the overwhelming choice.  There's plenty of data to support this.

Yes, there were Native American groups against it but not in the overwhelming numbers you might think.  Out of 574 Native American tribes, roughly 23 were advocates for the name change.  

Out of the Native American names/imagery used for team mascots, Redskins 100% has the most racist tone but again, if the majority of Native Americans are OK with it then keep it.  Warriors, Braves, Chiefs and so on aren't even on the same level and shouldn't be disputed IMO.  It shouldn't be up to us white folks at all to determine who's offended by names.

 

54 minutes ago, Alphagrand said:

WFT team President says the next team name won't be Warriors, because it invokes too many stereotypes and "negative imagery".  He knows this, because focus groups have told him so:

 

"One might look at this name as a natural, and even harmless transition considering that it does not necessarily or specifically carry a negative connotation," Wright wrote. "But as we learned through our research and engagement with various groups, 'context matters' and that makes it a 'slippery slope.'

warrior

[ˈwôrēər]

 

NOUN

1. (especially in former times) a brave or experienced soldier or fighter.

   "the warrior heroes of ancient Greece"

   synonyms:

   fighter · soldier · fighting man · serviceman · combatant
2. any of a number of standing poses in yoga in which the legs are held apart and the arms are stretched outwards.

   "when you return to downward dog after the first round, add warrior poses I and II"

    

    

    

Washington Warriors actually seems like a good name IMO

The Washington Non-Binary Theys 

 

I'm sure that one won't offend their research groups.  

2 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

Washington Warriors actually seems like a good name IMO

Warriors, Wolverines ... Washing Machines ..... this shouldn't be difficult.  Pick a name, pick colors, rebrand and make lots of money from the sheep who will run to the store and buy up the new gear.  Going out there without a name, and numbers on their helmets, should be an embarrassment; I'm not even sure they're embarrassed.

Completely off topic...

For your viewing and listening pleasure.  I somehow came across the YouTube "genre" of musicians watching other music.  This woman, is a voice coach/opera singer and she watches/reacts to a lot of metal.  IMO, she's absolutely stunning and seeing her passion and how the music hits her is insanely attractive and quite honestly, wonderful to see. 

The first song is Corey Taylor singing the acoustic version of Snuff....a FREAKING INCREDIBLE song and something you would never expect if you listen to Slipknot.  You can see this woman falling in love with the guy.

 

The second I've enjoyed is Disturbed's The Sound of Silence.

 

10 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

Completely off topic...

For your viewing and listening pleasure.  I somehow came across the YouTube "genre" of musicians watching other music.  This woman, is a voice coach/opera singer and she watches/reacts to a lot of metal.  IMO, she's absolutely stunning and seeing her passion and how the music hits her is insanely attractive and quite honestly, wonderful to see. 

The first song is Corey Taylor singing the acoustic version of Snuff....a FREAKING INCREDIBLE song and something you would never expect if you listen to Slipknot.  You can see this woman falling in love with the guy.

 

The second I've enjoyed is Disturbed's The Sound of Silence.

 

Lots of metal singers actually have great voices

Just now, Mike030270 said:

Lots of metal singers actually have great voices

They do.  Her breakdowns of the singing is very informative.  I love Corey Taylor's music.  That entire acoustic set is so good.

Sometimes I like a team name that isn't plural, like Magic, or Jazz, (not that I follow basketball specifically, just those names came to mind).

For Washington, I have a name that will match their colors, and shouldn't be too offensive to even the overly sensitive.

 

The Washington Diarrhea.

1 hour ago, bpac55 said:

Sad thing about all the mascot controversy is the fact that it's basically white people telling other white people to be offended.  Heck, I went to Susquehanna University and we changed from Crusaders 6 years ago because some of our students travel oversees and the Board of Trustees thought Crusaders might be offensive to those effected by the Medieval crusades....something tells me that Europeans would be more offended by the fact that it cost $120,000/year to go to some American colleges.

Numerous studies were done.  The Washington Post found that 9 out 10 Native Americans were OK with the Redskins name, while another survey asked them to describe what word described their feelings about the Redskins name and "Pride" was the overwhelming choice.  There's plenty of data to support this.

Yes, there were Native American groups against it but not in the overwhelming numbers you might think.  Out of 574 Native American tribes, roughly 23 were advocates for the name change.  

Out of the Native American names/imagery used for team mascots, Redskins 100% has the most racist tone but again, if the majority of Native Americans are OK with it then keep it.  Warriors, Braves, Chiefs and so on aren't even on the same level and shouldn't be disputed IMO.  It shouldn't be up to us white folks at all to determine who's offended by names.

As a person that is about half Scandinavian DNA according to Ancestry, I have to say that the Vikings are a generalization insult to those of us with Scandinavian heritage.  First off, there is no archaeological evidence that Scandinavian warriors wore horned helmets.   In fact, there is only one helmet found from that era.  No horns. Yet the team in Minnesota has those silly helmets.  Next, there is that cartoon mascot.  Again with the horns. And blonde?  Maybe but more likely a dirty blonde than as depicted but more likely brunette or redhaired, if a Dane.  And some sort of grimacing warrior.  Sure, some Vikings raided but a lot more were explorers, traders and immigrants that stayed where they went, including the first known European settlers in America.   All in all, the depiction presented by that team is unacceptable.  

I cannot imagine what you descendants of the pirate republic think of the depiction of "Raiders” and "Buccaneers”. 

Meanwhile, apparently we need to rename a moth, so moving on….

 

2 hours ago, Alphagrand said:

Warriors, Wolverines ... Washing Machines ..... this shouldn't be difficult.  Pick a name, pick colors, rebrand and make lots of money from the sheep who will run to the store and buy up the new gear.  Going out there without a name, and numbers on their helmets, should be an embarrassment; I'm not even sure they're embarrassed.

I actually like the name Washington football team.

Simple easy no fuss no muss just straight to the point I mean why does a team need a name of an animal or some other random thing???

 

 

5 hours ago, Utebird said:

Chick filet customers give me the angry, not because  I don't like the taste of homophobic chicken but because I go to a sprouts farmers market right next to it and all the people in line at the drive in are always blocking traffic out in the road and around the parking lot all for a sub par over priced fast food chicken filet👎

Their chicken sandwich is good.  I usually get it with some waffle fries and put their chick fila sauce on the sandwich.  But it's not worth waiting in line for.

2 hours ago, EagleJoe8 said:

Sometimes I like a team name that isn't plural, like Magic, or Jazz, (not that I follow basketball specifically, just those names came to mind).

For Washington, I have a name that will match their colors, and shouldn't be too offensive to even the overly sensitive.

 

The Washington Diarrhea.

The logo could be problematic though.

How bout the Washington Woke......

Just now, CaliEagle said:

The logo could be problematic though.

Nah just take a picture of Pizza the Hut holding a football and you're all set.

27 minutes ago, Bacarty2 said:

used to be a old fun trivia question to name all the sports teams who wernt plural.

Both Sox' teams in baseball. the weather teams(heat, thunder and avalanche) now we can add the Kraken. 

Is avalanche a weather phenomenon?  Disagree.

I guess it involves snow.  Not sure I buy it.  

10 minutes ago, 315Eagles said:

How bout the Washington Woke......

Houston had the Oilers and Pittsburgh has the Steelers, so a local profession could be in play.  How about the Washington Bureaucrats?  Their mascot could be a roll of red tape.  

41 minutes ago, Utebird said:

I actually like the name Washington football team.

Simple easy no fuss no muss just straight to the point I mean why does a team need a name of an animal or some other random thing???

 

 

I absolutely hate the temporary name lol

Washington Corruption

The helmet could have a R on one side and a D on the other.

And dollar signs all throughout.

😄

2 hours ago, BigEFly said:

Houston had the Oilers and Pittsburgh has the Steelers, so a local profession could be in play.  How about the Washington Bureaucrats?  Their mascot could be a roll of red tape.  

I always thought the Foreskins was perfect.  Dont understand why Snyder and company wouldn't like that.  

16 hours ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Taco Bell is the Jalen Hurts of fast food 

Never had any Taco Bell food look at me once and run off the table (although maybe it should)

Washington Weirdos, in honor of their owner