WASHINGTON — After the Wednesday that the Washington Redskins nickname is “disparaging of Native Americans” and that the team’s federal trademarks for the name must be canceled, many people sounded off about controversial, decades-long team nickname.
草莓传媒 took to social media to ask people what should replace the “Washington Redskins” if this is the end for the team’s nickname?
Below are some of the responses:
RT If this is the end for the "Washington Redskins," what do you think the next team name should be? ))) Senators?
— Akiem Bailum (@AkiemBailum)
Let's rename the team. I propose the Washington Filibusters.
— tjoselow (@tjoselow)
For your consideration.
— Drunk Predator Drone (@drunkenpredator)
Something twice as offensive, since people want to be babies about it.
— Josh Edgar (@Matchboxx2010)
nothing it shouldnt be changed at all
— miss j (@jennifermyers12)
How about LeftWingLugNuts. Hammer and sickle logo
— CayugaLaker (@CayugaLaker58)
On the , many people offered suggestions, too. One person said “keep the logo, change to Warriors.” Another person said “Washington Federals, Feds for short,” while another wants “Maryland Crab Cakes.”
One option from a Facebook commenter: The Government Bullies.
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