Bonez3 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I would be sick if the Skins ever changed their name. While I partially sympathize with the few that feel it's offensive, it's clearly not used in derogatory fashion. Anyway, I've hypothesized that almost any name can be offensive to a small group of people if taken out of context. Some I mentioned are as followed.. Patriots- when they played in England, how do you think the Brittish view that term in the reference its used. Saints- Maybe to the atheist or other non-denominations it can be seen as undesirable Giants- Little people probably don't like this Anyone else have some to demonstrate that names can be offensive if viewed in another light to certain goups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Fighting Irish - there's a stereotyp eif there ever were one...from the name all the way to the logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 All of them. We live in a society where a lot of people look to be offended and everything other than capitulation is labeled "bullying". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Honestly. I've heard Yankee used more as a negative term that anything else The ones in the op are all big reaches btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 If you really want to get right down to what could be or should be considered offensive by Native Americans in particular, the Buffalo Bills is the single most offensive name in American sports. ~bang Honestly. I've heard Yankee used more as a negative term that anything else The ones in the op are all big reaches btw. If we were to use old movie quotes as a basis for offensive words, dirty Yankee and damn Yankee are right up there. we'd be forced to order vinegar pickled cabbage strips on our bratwurst, lest you offend some passing German person. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Paint Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Yankees and Fighting Irish. There was a time when Tar Heel was considered derogatory right after the civil war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonez3 Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Honestly. I've heard Yankee used more as a negative term that anything else The ones in the op are all big reaches btw. I know- I'm actually making light of it all using almost non-existant complaints. Giants offending LP's.... Anyway, I like Yankees and Fighting Irish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I think most people could find something to offend them about just about any name if they try hard enough. You know why Fighting Irish, is really NOT offensive, because the vast majority of Irish people don't find it offensive...even if it does most definitely perpetuate a stereotype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Well. By that standard. Redskins isn't offensive either. Or. Since a few Irish are offended, it's offensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Well. By that standard. Redskins isn't offensive either. Or. Since a few Irish are offended, it's offensive. you say tomato I say tomato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 The Miami Dolphins logo with a captive dolphin being forced to perform circus tricks. PETA will get that one changed, just watch And yes, 10000% serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Also, Oklahoma City Thunder. Red People City Thunder? Racist. Same goes for the red people sooners New Orleans Saints should be offensive to Catholics, seeing their heritage mocked with a cheesy logo for a sports team Cowboys, extremely disrespectful to all of the slaughtered native Americans. You don't see a team called the Nazis do you? People of Scandinavian heritage should be boiling mad at the Vikings... Mocking their proud culture with a ridiculous horn after every first down. Glad that some asshole in Minnesota decided to sum up the entire history of the proud Scandinavian people with a ****ing horn. Why not just dress up some idiot with a blond wig and an animal cloak and have him parade around the sideline? Wait... Also, Colts and Broncos .. Again, PETA is not laughing. Brutalizing and domesticating these beautiful animals, it is barbaric If Fighting Irish is not offensive, but "Drunken Irish" is, what does that say about our culture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 The Miami Dolphins logo with a captive dolphin being forced to perform circus tricks. PETA will get that one changed, just watch And yes, 10000% serious PETA has been after the Packers to change their name: http://www.ctsportsmen.com/news/peta_wants_green_bay.htmVikings is very offensive. Celebrating rape, murder, and pillaging? Agree with Bang on Buffalo Bills. You think a NY resident like Ray Halbritter would do something about it. Good thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 You know why Fighting Irish, is really NOT offensive, because the vast majority of Irish people don't find it offensive...even if it does most definitely perpetuate a stereotype. What's your basis for making the claim that most Irish don't find this offensive (or do you mean Americans who claim some Irish ancestry)? It's a blatant negative stereotype little different from the racist cartoons that were used to attack the Irish in the 19th century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 What's your basis for making the claim that most Irish don't find this offensive (or do you mean Americans who claim some Irish ancestry)? It's a blatant negative stereotype little different from the racist cartoons that were used to attack the Irish in the 19th century. there is no evidence that they do? I carry a lot of Irish blood. Almost 50%. I celebrate Patty's day every year. I eat ham and cabbage on Patty's day. In truth, I don't know a single person of Irish descent that is offended by "Fighting Irish." I have often used this as an example of how somebody could be offended...but I'm not really offended by it. I don't know anyone who is. However, if some Irish were found to be offended...I would understand why. Should the name be changed? If the majority of people with Irish blood in this country decide it should. and without turning this thread in that direction. What stereotype does the Redskins logo perpetuate? that Fighting Irish logo certainly perpetuates one. As you said, very cartoonish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titaw Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 It's only a matter of time before a group of homosexuals find the name Packers offensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Also, Oklahoma City Thunder. Red People City Thunder? Racist. Same goes for the red people sooners New Orleans Saints should be offensive to Catholics, seeing their heritage mocked with a cheesy logo for a sports team Cowboys, extremely disrespectful to all of the slaughtered native Americans. You don't see a team called the Nazis do you? People of Scandinavian heritage should be boiling mad at the Vikings... Mocking their proud culture with a ridiculous horn after every first down. Glad that some asshole in Minnesota decided to sum up the entire history of the proud Scandinavian people with a ****ing horn. Why not just dress up some idiot with a blond wig and an animal cloak and have him parade around the sideline? Wait... Also, Colts and Broncos .. Again, PETA is not laughing. Brutalizing and domesticating these beautiful animals, it is barbaric If Fighting Irish is not offensive, but "Drunken Irish" is, what does that say about our culture? Zoony you nailed it!Especially with the Saints and the Vikings, both of which are names that are obviously meant to inspire yet a lot of the objections I've heard from Native Americans center around the caricature of the culture which the Saints and Vikings most certainly should fit into. And yes, Yankees as well, same with Demon Deacons...and Fighting Irish. Correct me if I'm wrong but from what I've been seeing from Notre Dame is just "Irish", have they dropped "Fighting"? But the use of the Leprechaun.....you're kidding right?! And are all Catholics Irish or is this just a further perpetuation of the stereotype? If I'm not mistaken I do believe that the majority of the Catholic church exists outside of Ireland. And if we're talking captive animals then the Seattle Seahawks need to release their bird....but no one listens to PeTA ever since they objected to NYC killing rats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsFan44 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Vikings did not have horns on their helmets. Perpetuates a false stereotype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsFan44 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Googling PETA and Packers I found that PETA is not too fond of Game****s either. LOL at the filter, the SC team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Diehard Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 What's your basis for making the claim that most Irish don't find this offensive (or do you mean Americans who claim some Irish ancestry)? It's a blatant negative stereotype little different from the racist cartoons that were used to attack the Irish in the 19th century. Yeah, but the Irish never faced discrimination in America..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Browns It wasn't used originally as a slur. But it certainly can be interpreted today that way. And even if people aren't offended yet, they should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 49ers. Makes fun not only of the gay SF stereotype, but suggest they are too fat to fully perform their preferred sexual position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I carry a lot of Irish blood. Almost 50%. I celebrate Patty's day every year. I eat ham and cabbage on Patty's day. Ham? You should be eating corned beef, much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I think I said this in the Redskins name thread, but the New Jersey Devils, and MY OWN BASKETBALL team, the Washington Wizards are EXTREMELY offensive to me. Um telling you, if the Redskins name changes, I am going to try my best to get the Devils and Wizards name changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Ham? You should be eating corned beef, much better. I agree. Growing up my mom didn't like it, lol, so we got potatoes, ham, and cabbage. Actually it's not bad, my mom is a good cook. Yeah, but the Irish never faced discrimination in America..... that is not entirely accurate. The discrimination was of a different nature...but it was there. Irish immigrants were treated poorly upon arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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