Cleveland Indians to change thier team logo

[Rogue Hawk]

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/29/sports/baseball/cleveland-indians-chief-wahoo-logo.html

In this case, IMO I think it's way overdue. But I do understand fans not liking change. Baseball fans are very traditional so it can be difficult for teams to change their names, colors, and uniforms without someone getting offended. I remember in the 70's the Atalanta Braves changed their uniforms and fans where irate. So the went back to the original outdated, but loved design.


I still think this is one of the best designs for a uniform.

157348

And now
157349

[Orange Spyder Man]

EVERYTHING... OFFENDS... SOMEONE .....

[kep-up]

I'm OFFENDED by the fact that the logo is going to be changed! I think I'll sue 'em.

[C. Lee]

I understand the change of the logo, I don't agree with it however. It's really a difficult issue when you come right down to it, I do think that the market should drive these changes and I don't think this is the case here. The team is bowing to external pressure in this change. It's a sad day for me since I am a season ticket holder and have loved the team since I was old enough to walk. Nothing will change for me Chris.

[Bob Denman]

This is NOT surprising. I recently heard that the Washington Redskins will be changing their team name.

It turns out that the Native Americans resent being linked to Washington! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[UtahPete]

Maybe they should change the logo to the one on Indian motorcycles...that would be cool

[Bob Denman]

157356

[Chupaca]

157356

Are you saying they should change it to POLARIS with a rocket or will NASA be offended...:yikes::banghead::banghead:

[Saluda]

This is NOT surprising. I recently heard that the Washington Redskins will be changing their team name.

It turns out that the Native Americans resent being linked to Washington! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

Do you blame them ?

[PapaHotel]

The Teams will pass on fan loyalty and change to a more lucrative CITY without remorse .....

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

isn't it offensive to the 10's of thousands of fans to have the name changed, it makes them feel like they were
racists?

[Rogue Hawk]

I understand the change of the logo, I don't agree with it however. It's really a difficult issue when you come right down to it, I do think that the market should drive these changes and I don't think this is the case here. The team is bowing to external pressure in this change. It's a sad day for me since I am a season ticket holder and have loved the team since I was old enough to walk. Nothing will change for me Chris.

I am sure as a long time Indians fan you would not like this. I am a White Sox fan. The Sox have a tendency to change their uniforms often and people don't mind. I guess its all about the local culture. BTW, I love the current design, particularly the black jerseys. They use it in their promos, the "Men in Black".

Now, can you imagine if the Yankees changed their name, logo or uniforms? There would be an outright riot in the streets.

[Bob Denman]

Now, can you imagine if the Yankees changed their name, logo or uniforms? There would be an outright riot in the streets.

157377

[DGoebel]

Bob, you do know what makes a Yankee a Damn Yankee don't you. (They stay down south)...:sour:

[Bob Denman]

:D Yup! :thumbup:

I had a Great-Grandma Rose that was born in Virginia. She NEVER said the word "Yankee", without preceding it with "Damn"! nojoke

[d.o.spyder-rts]

Bob, you do know what makes a Yankee a Damn Yankee don't you. (They stay down south)...:sour:
Hey, I'm offended by that remark! I'm a Damn Yankee and proud of it-(Born and raised in New York) :D:D Dale

[Rogue Hawk]

:D Yup! :thumbup:

I had a Great-Grandma Rose that was born in Virginia. She NEVER said the word "Yankee", without preceding it with "Damn"! nojoke

In the South, Damn Yankee is one word. Damnyankee.

[Bob Denman]

:D That's how she used it... :agree:

[RinconRyder]

This is NOT surprising. I recently heard that the Washington Redskins will be changing their team name.

It turns out that the Native Americans resent being linked to Washington! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

I know you meant that as a joke but it isn't true. The Redskins continue fighting political correctness to retain their name.

BTW, like many others on this forum I am a native American (born here) and deeply resent being associated with WashDC in every respect.

[ARtraveler]

157377

Don't forget, Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets. :roflblack::roflblack:

[Cavman]

The last couple of years I have attended Longmire Days in Buffalo, WY. They put on a softball game that is Coybows vs Indians and NOBODY has a problem with that!
I cheer for the Indians and last year it was close 21-19 with the Cowboys winning. :banghead:

[Bob Denman]

:D Let's see how many folks get their shorts in a knot over the funniest movie of 1974... or perhaps ever!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAYt6dpCgOI

[ARtraveler]

:D Let's see how many folks get their shorts in a knot over the funniest movie of 1974... or perhaps ever!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAYt6dpCgOI

That was a great movie--on many levels. :yes::yes::yes:

[Rogue Hawk]

:D Let's see how many folks get their shorts in a knot over the funniest movie of 1974... or perhaps ever!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAYt6dpCgOI

You will never see a movie like this again, so we better enjoy it.

[Bob Denman]

:shocked::agree:
Id someone tried to make that movie today: they'd drum him out of Town! nojoke

[ARtraveler]

Both Mel Brooks and Archie Bunker went a long way on pushing the envelope on many "forbidden" things. They got away with it. Like Bob said, less likely to happen today. To much PC gets in the way. :thumbup:

[Bob Denman]

"Political Correctness" just unleashes my inner Neanderthal! :D

[ES44AC]

We need to stop caving to political correctness.

Get a life and GET OVER IT......

I'm not a sports person, but they have had this name and mascot longer than most of us have been alive. GET OVER IT.....

It's a cool logo btw.

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

to me pc is anti first amendment

[Bob Denman]

:shocked::hun: :dontknow:

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

:shocked::hun: :dontknow:

restricts freedom of speech

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I think that you misunderstood me: I couldn't figure out what you were trying to say... :dontknow:

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

ok, corrected typo

[Bob Denman]

:thumbup:

[Cavman]

A couple of months ago I watch a British film called “The Dam Busters” made in 1955. One of the main pilots had a black retriever. The name of the dog was the slag version of the N word. I had to hear it several times to make sure that’s what they were calling him?
I thought there’s NO way they could make that movie today!

[Bob Denman]

I remember that movie...

I also know that Mark Twain used a very "uncomplimentary" term in his books...
At the time: nobody made a big deal out of it.
If they didn't like :shocked:: they put the book down, and read something else.

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

what would happen if a movie like 'Porky's' came out today?

[Bob Denman]

I'd still laugh at it... :roflblack: