No. Nonononono. First of all, “Vikings” is not a racial slur, and second, it reflects the historic background of Minnesota’s settlers. Who not only triumphed over the “redskins” who lived there, but lynched some of them long after most people thought the Indian wars were over.
As someone who’s of Irish descent, I don’t like Notre Dame using Fighting Irish as their nickname. I find that Leprechaun to be annoying and stupid. A number of years ago, U Mass-Amherst was going through a stage where some didn’t like the term Minutemen as it was sexist and, in some ways, racist.Is there nothing to day that doesn’t offend someone?By the way, I used a healthy dose of snark in my opening remark that tied into my closing remark.
Don’t kid yourselves – the “I’m offended” crowd will never stop. There’s nothing wrong with the term “redskins”. Don’t tell me its like the N-word cause it isn’t. My advice – if you don’t like the word don’t support the team. Worry about things that matter in life.
If the name of a sport team is as inconsequential as some argue, why is there so much resistance to changing it. Names have changed before; they will change again.
And let’s be real. Names such as these started in a less enlightened era when racism was engrained in the culture. Times have changed.
There is no one easier to offend than someone who is looking to be offended. That said, defending “Redskins” is difficult. The concept of "PC’ is another matter. The attack on the nickname “Warrior” still mystifies me. The term Warrior seems a stretch to be considered derogatory and the attribution to be a singular reference to native Americans (and therefore “Offensive”) makes no sense. How did Greek, Chinese, mongol, etc., etc. warriors get dismissed. The term refers to combat soldiers in general and used as attributing fierceness, bravery and traits considered positive in the ensemble (even Amazonian).
Michael Peterson Premium Member over 9 years ago
No. Nonononono. First of all, “Vikings” is not a racial slur, and second, it reflects the historic background of Minnesota’s settlers. Who not only triumphed over the “redskins” who lived there, but lynched some of them long after most people thought the Indian wars were over.
sarah413 Premium Member over 9 years ago
As someone who’s of Irish descent, I don’t like Notre Dame using Fighting Irish as their nickname. I find that Leprechaun to be annoying and stupid. A number of years ago, U Mass-Amherst was going through a stage where some didn’t like the term Minutemen as it was sexist and, in some ways, racist.Is there nothing to day that doesn’t offend someone?By the way, I used a healthy dose of snark in my opening remark that tied into my closing remark.
timpiker over 9 years ago
Don’t kid yourselves – the “I’m offended” crowd will never stop. There’s nothing wrong with the term “redskins”. Don’t tell me its like the N-word cause it isn’t. My advice – if you don’t like the word don’t support the team. Worry about things that matter in life.
Guilty Bystander over 9 years ago
“Worry about things that matter in life.” Never happen. Too many things that matter can’t be blamed on someone else.
loner34 over 9 years ago
What really offends me is people who go out of their way to be offended.
RedRock2512 over 9 years ago
If the name of a sport team is as inconsequential as some argue, why is there so much resistance to changing it. Names have changed before; they will change again.
And let’s be real. Names such as these started in a less enlightened era when racism was engrained in the culture. Times have changed.
Godfreydaniel over 9 years ago
You can’t call the Vikings the “Hagars”, of course, but possibly the “Horribles?”
jollyjack over 9 years ago
There is no one easier to offend than someone who is looking to be offended. That said, defending “Redskins” is difficult. The concept of "PC’ is another matter. The attack on the nickname “Warrior” still mystifies me. The term Warrior seems a stretch to be considered derogatory and the attribution to be a singular reference to native Americans (and therefore “Offensive”) makes no sense. How did Greek, Chinese, mongol, etc., etc. warriors get dismissed. The term refers to combat soldiers in general and used as attributing fierceness, bravery and traits considered positive in the ensemble (even Amazonian).
ColonelClaus over 9 years ago
I don’t think The Warriors at the university of Hawaii were native Americans in the sense that we think of Native Americans.