So it's the Washington Commanders now?

[djp14150]

washington tail chasers would fit the owner…

[papazoid]

rocketship 7 was mornings

 

commander tom was afternoons

 

near the end, they briefly merged

[ArtVandalay]

8 minutes ago, JohnNord said:

In a time when sports teams and culture in general is becoming more sensitive toward stereotypical names and imagery around indigenous people, Im shocked that Kansas City can still do their pre-game drum ceremony and the tomahawk chop.  Not to mention the fact that fans are dressed like native Americans chiefs.  

For the life one me, I can’t figure out how this is acceptable.  It’s one thing to say that a name like “Chief” or “Brave” is a tribute…it’s another to essentially parody aspects of their culture.  

Why do you think Native Americans don't want people to appreciate or celebrate representation? This whole notion that people want a multicultural society but want cultures segregated is ridiculous. Notre Dame also had a black student be their leprechaun mascot, so do you find that off limits too? It's part and parcel of different cultures living with each other and embracing one another. 

 

Native Americans have a rich history and culture of being feared warriors, nothing wrong with embracing that, it's not being mocked and disparaged, it's being embraced.

 

I hope the Chiefs keep their embracement, and every indication is that they will, good for them.

 

[SoMAn]

Professional sports is going overboard with names guaranteed to not offend any group.  First, the Cleveland Guardians and now the Washington Commanders?  Just when I thought Kraken was the worst possible team name. 

 

So, is it Dustmop or Matty the Mod who will be the team mascot for the Commanders?  If you're under 35 years old and didn't grow up with Buffalo children's programming, you probably have no idea what this is all about. Sorry.

[djp14150]

1 minute ago, SoMAn said:

Professional sports is going overboard with names guaranteed to not offend any group.  First, the Cleveland Guardians and now the Washington Commanders?  Just when I thought Kraken was the worst possible team name. 

 

So, is it Dustmop or Matty the Mod who will be the team mascot for the Commanders?  If you're under 35 years old and didn't grow up with Buffalo children's programming, you probably have no idea what this is all about. Sorry.

 

1 minute ago, SoMAn said:

Professional sports is going overboard with names guaranteed to not offend any group.  First, the Cleveland Guardians and now the Washington Commanders?  Just when I thought Kraken was the worst possible team name. 

 

So, is it Dustmop or Matty the Mod who will be the team mascot for the Commanders?  If you're under 35 years old and didn't grow up with Buffalo children's programming, you probably have no idea what this is all about. Sorry.

 

with Kraken you have marketing in

 

onKrak

being Kraked up

 

 

[maddenboy]

46 minutes ago, Southern_Bills said:

 

It's Dre that was part of "F the police". Not sure Snoop ever made a cop killer lyric song. 

 

Not wholesome lyrics so I get the point.

deep cover

 

"cause its one-eight-seven on a undercover cop"

 

187 being the california penal code section for murder, and rap slang generally for murder.

[Big Turk]

Sounds like the Washington Generals and like they are going to be the patsy for whatever team they are playing that week.

[Andrew Son]

48 minutes ago, Southern_Bills said:

 

It's Dre that was part of "F the police". Not sure Snoop ever made a cop killer lyric song. 

 

Not wholesome lyrics so I get the point.

Plus, It's entertainment.  Do people get mad at violence in movies?

[Nebillzfan]

1 hour ago, TAinLA said:

Wonder if the K.C. Chiefs will be on the board for a name change also.

Blows my mind how they haven't been pressured right along with doing the tomahawk chop to change. The braves had to drop that chant. 

[Not at the table Karlos]

1 hour ago, filthymcnasty08 said:

Wow, I feel that society has righted a wrong!.  First my maple syrup and now this!  

 

The Cleveland Indians are now on the clock.

Didn't they change their name to the guardians like a year or two ago?

Edited February 1, 2022 by Not at the table Karlos

[Greg S]

8 minutes ago, djp14150 said:

 

 

with Kraken you have marketing in

 

onKrak

being Kraked up

 

 

 

Kraken is only one of 10 teams in sports whose names don't end in "s" unless I am missing a team.

 

NBA...Heat, Magic, Thunder, Jazz

NHL...Lightning, Avalanche, Wild, Kraken

MLB...Red Sox, White Sox

 

Every NFL team's name ends in "s"...Bills, Patriots, Dolphins, Jets, etc etc

[Bob in STL]

1 hour ago, HOUSE said:

 

Seemed like morning to me....lol

Buffalo History Lesson:

 

Dave Thomas, Promo The Robot, and Mr Beeper in the morning on Rocket Ship 7. 

 

Commander Tom Show with Dust-mop, and Matty the Mod were on after school. 
 

Erv, Rick, and Tom - Channel 7 News Team. 

[badassgixxer05]

42 minutes ago, 4_kidd_4 said:

 

Wow, surprised the franchise hasn’t folded yet!

I mean im not exactly their fan base. lol Can bet if the Bills decided to change their name for some PC BS Id be out. Think we are safe though... hopefully...

[Sharky7337]

This cheapens the league imo.

 

Should kept the name redskins and put a sunburnt pastey guy on the helmet. 

Edited February 1, 2022 by Sharky7337

[foreboding]

1 hour ago, filthymcnasty08 said:

Everything "woke" turns to S--t

Well, to be fair, Redskins was always a derogatory word, akin to the N-word. 

[Freak-O]

1 minute ago, badassgixxer05 said:

I mean im not exactly their fan base. lol Can bet if the Bills decided to change their name for some PC BS Id be out. Think we are safe though... hopefully...

Don’t be so sure. Bill Cosby is quite the controversial figure these days. 

[badassgixxer05]

3 minutes ago, Sharky7337 said:

This cheapens the league imo.

 

Should kept the name redskins and put a sunburnt pastey guy on the helmet. 

The Washington Gingers

[Sharky7337]

1 minute ago, badassgixxer05 said:

The Washington Gingers

Now that's an idea! The Washington soul stealers!

[wppete]

Idiotic. The whole thing is laughable. 

[Bob in STL]

Washington Commanders has a bias favoring The Navy over The Army that I find offensive.  
 

All the military ranks should be included and represented with equity.  This isn’t fair.