Washington NFL Team Dropping ‘Redskins’ Name And Logo Immediately | Talking Points Memo

[meri]

As someone who doesn’t give a shit at all (most recent Dirty Santa moment, wife’s coworker opens what turns out to be a Trailblazers sweatshirt, looks at it quizzically for a few seconds and says, “Oh! Sports!”)…which dire situation are you referring to? The Scylla and Charybdis of empty seats caused by COVID vs. COVID jeopardizing their moneymakers, or something else?

[old_curmudgeon]

So are they now the Washington Unnameds, or the Washington Your-Company-Name-Here’s?

[rascal_crone]

suggestions:

Concussed and Forgotten
Stadium Scammers
The Washington Walkbacks

[rascal_crone]

Beltway Bastards

good one

[rascal_crone]

This will be the best post in the nation on the subject.

(crow makes chef’s kiss gesture with wing)

[jonney_5]

As the runner up national bird and in the same division as the Eagles, I nominate the Washington Turkeys to honor our politicians as well.

Imagine all the puns…

“The Turkey’s got stuffed on sunday”

“The Turkey’s got roasted this week”

[virginia_yankee]

sometimes never comes sooner than you expect

That’s a great quote in general. Thanks.

[jonney_5]

Washington Your-Company-Name-Here’s

Washington Corporatists

[meri]

I hear it’s about heritage, not hate.

[danny]

A bird should never say Bon Appétit to a cat within striking distance.

[rascal_crone]

Cats are great, but crows are wiley.

[danny]

Don’t be an upstart, crow.

[virginia_yankee]

Based on their fanbase reaction, I would think “The Washington Whaaambulance”…

[ottnott]

To be clear, this has nothing to do with Dan Snyder finally seeing that the Redskins name and logo were racist and divisive. This is all about FedEx, Nike, Pepsi, Bank of America, etc. and their money. I am at least glad that FedEx et al. finally bowed to public pressure and threats of consumer boycott.

Which is why the team should become the Washington Greenbacks.

There is already a high school in Kansas that call its teams the Greenbacks. The school has a mascot that is perfect for the swampier-than-ever DC region and also has a prize-winning helmet design. Time for Dan Snyder to get on a plane to Kansas and make a deal.

Covid might prevent Snyder from travelling to make a deal, in which case the likely new name is the Washington Orangeskins, and the swampy mascot is one that should be available after January 2021.

[brewhousebob]

My prediction: The Hogs.
You heard it here first.

[not_so_fluffy]

Well, if you’re going there…

The D.C. Comics

[meri]

As long as it’s specifically that one, I’m happy with it.

The makeup over the mustache was just so perfect.

[hahagoodman]

Fedex First Nations Field

has a nice ring to it

[fgs]

I know, right? Sports comedy gold.

[jcs]

The most unimpressive happening of the day. Even in the time of a lying traitor in the WH.

After 87 years a racist name is changed because of money. Lordy we have a long way to go.