oldschoolvikings Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 24 minutes ago, DNAsports said: I feel like the majority of people think the name “Warriors” absolutely HAS to be tied into Native American imagery. It doesn’t. Don’t try to pretend is does. I'm not trying to pretend it has to be tied to Native imagery. But I'm also not trying to pretend it isn't the most boring of the choices. I'm also not trying to pretend that it hasn't been completely associated with a rather successful NBA team. http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 47 minutes ago, oldschoolvikings said: I'm not trying to pretend it has to be tied to Native imagery. But I'm also not trying to pretend it isn't the most boring of the choices. I'm also not trying to pretend that it hasn't been completely associated with a rather successful NBA team. Apologies. It wasn’t aimed at you. It was meant to be a general statement. My opinion on the matter at hand is what I’ve said numerous times before. Anything “Red[insert noun]” is lazy and a cop out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_tattoos Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, DNAsports said: My opinion on the matter at hand is what I’ve said numerous times before. Anything “Red[insert noun]” is lazy and a cop out. Even in the case of Red Wolves being a real life creature that has historic ties to the region? It's not like they'd be pulling a Seahawks move and making up a name for an animal that already exist. I'm not going to lie and say it wouldn't be a convenient new name for the team (2 syllables, beginning with Red). For this particular situation, convenient may be the best option seeing how retiring the old name triggered a big portion of the team's fanbase in a major way (you won't believe the pissy fits some adults are having in the comments of the team's social media pages multiple times per day). Sometimes you just gotta make the pill easier to swallow. I feel that Red Wolves would be accepted easier and quicker the than any other names they come up with. Hotter Than July > Thriller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleylash Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, 4_tattoos said: It's not like they'd be pulling a Seahawks move and making up a name for an animal that already exist "Sea hawk" is just bird jargon for "osprey". It's not a made-up name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 3 hours ago, 4_tattoos said: People like different things. Insightful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 7 hours ago, DNAsports said: I remember an article a few weeks ago said Washington needs to focus on an iconic name that can flow easily in the ranks of “Yankees”. I don't want to politicize this thread, but in a vacuum, Washington "Republicans" is a really cool, classic name. No chance of that ever happening, but linguistically it sounds good. Democrats would also be an amazing retro-style name for a baseball team, a la Washington Senators. On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 10 hours ago, nash61 said: I don't want to politicize this thread, but in a vacuum, Washington "Republicans" is a really cool, classic name. No chance of that ever happening, but linguistically it sounds good. Democrats would also be an amazing retro-style name for a baseball team, a la Washington Senators. But they play in a stadium, not a vacuum. Sorry - those both stink It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Republicans and Democrats might be the silliest suggestion I've read in this thread. Maybe we can have team names that don't sound like they were come up with by 60-year-old white guys discussing the issue over a game of golf. If there was a committee made up of a group that better resembled both the players and leadership in the community, would they ever come up with those names? Could you ever picture a team meeting where some linebacker is like "maybe we should be the democrats due to Washington's significance in..." or some other younger person that's (hopefully) more in tune with the current generation is like "I think we should embody the spirit of the Pioneers"? I'm not suggesting to let the name be "Ballers" or anything like that, or to weigh the players' input higher than anyone else's, but maybe something that everyone can relate to in some way, not just old men in a board room (or... "bored" room) and white kids in the middle of Idaho. Something that maybe gives the athletes at least some feeling of inclusion, rather than a constant reminder that they work for some out-of-touch pandering organization. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenaciousG Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 11 hours ago, nash61 said: I don't want to politicize this thread, but in a vacuum, Washington "Republicans" is a really cool, classic name. No chance of that ever happening, but linguistically it sounds good. Democrats would also be an amazing retro-style name for a baseball team, a la Washington Senators. Washington Democratic-Republicans. Thomas Jefferson approves. Alternatives: the Washington Whigs, or the Washington Carpetbaggers Edit: This got me thinking of the Washington Federalists, but why not the Washington Federals? They could be called the Feds for short, and the FedEx guy who got the ball rolling on all this would certainly approve. Also the above names are a joke, for those of you who couldn’t figure it out. My teamsNCAA: Washington StateMLB: Seattle MarinersNFL: Seattle SeahawksNBA: Portland TrailblazersEPL: Liverpool FCMLS: Seattle Sounders FCNHL: Pittsburgh Penguins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Washington Swamp Dragons Tom O'Grady would be thrilled his awful design could return! MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 2 hours ago, BringBackTheVet said: Republicans and Democrats might be the silliest suggestion I've read in this thread. Maybe we can have team names that don't sound like they were come up with by 60-year-old white guys discussing the issue over a game of golf. If there was a committee made up of a group that better resembled both the players and leadership in the community, would they ever come up with those names? Could you ever picture a team meeting where some linebacker is like "maybe we should be the democrats due to Washington's significance in..." or some other younger person that's (hopefully) more in tune with the current generation is like "I think we should embody the spirit of the Pioneers"? I'm not suggesting to let the name be "Ballers" or anything like that, or to weigh the players' input higher than anyone else's, but maybe something that everyone can relate to in some way, not just old men in a board room (or... "bored" room) and white kids in the middle of Idaho. Something that maybe gives the athletes at least some feeling of inclusion, rather than a constant reminder that they work for some out-of-touch pandering organization What sort of name are you thinking would accomplish that? The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 44 minutes ago, Gothamite said: What sort of name are you thinking would accomplish that? The Washington Optimists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsjetsthunder Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I'm still backing the Washington Redhogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenaciousG Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 It’s stolen valor from Arkansas, but why not the Washington Razorbacks? For some reason I like that better than a name with “hog” specifically in it. My teamsNCAA: Washington StateMLB: Seattle MarinersNFL: Seattle SeahawksNBA: Portland TrailblazersEPL: Liverpool FCMLS: Seattle Sounders FCNHL: Pittsburgh Penguins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsjetsthunder Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Maybe Washington Warthogs rolls off the tongue better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustForFun Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 How about changing the team nickname to a swear? They've already been a slur, so I could cross another terrible idea off my list. Ladies and Gentlemen, put your hands together for your Washington Mother:censored:ers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 6 hours ago, TenaciousG said: Edit: This got me thinking of the Washington Federalists, but why not the Washington Federals? They could be called the Feds for short, and the FedEx guy who got the ball rolling on all this would certainly approve. Also the above names are a joke, for those of you who couldn’t figure it out. I 100% approve of this naming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 5 hours ago, Gothamite said: What sort of name are you thinking would accomplish that? I don’t have any idea as I don’t know exactly who the right people are to come up with it or how they think. I just know that “Federals”, “Republicans”, “Pioneers”, and many of the other names of the sort probably wouldn’t be on the list. Im just saying it should be more inclusive in a way of drawing in support from all communities, and not something that was clearly decided by a committee that is representative of only one portion of the base - and in the case of those names, probably a small (and blue haired) portion. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wolf Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 3 hours ago, TenaciousG said: It’s stolen valor from Arkansas, but why not the Washington Razorbacks? For some reason I like that better than a name with “hog” specifically in it. New idea: All potential names have to come from Arkansas. We've already got Red Wolves and Razorbacks. So, in all, I say these are the nominees: Red Wolves Razorbacks Muleriders Boll Weevils Wonder Boys These are your only choices now. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsjetsthunder Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 41 minutes ago, Red Wolf said: New idea: All potential names have to come from Arkansas. We've already got Red Wolves and Razorbacks. So, in all, I say these are the nominees: Red Wolves Razorbacks Muleriders Boll Weevils Wonder Boys These are your only choices now. Sorry. How about just give the city of Washington D.C. what they deserve and move the team to Arkansas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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