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Parent Article: :the fighting whities: |
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Not the first "white" mascot |
by Pete Anderson
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Current rating: 0
19 Mar 2002
Modified: 05:14:28 PM |
I have been complaining for years about team names and mascots that marginalize white people. Notre Dame's "Fighting Irish" is a terrible stereotype that suggests all Irish people are prone to brawling. Minnesota "Vikings" conjures up images of brawny Swedes rampaging through Europe razing villages and raping women. I am sure all Scandanavians are humiliated to be associated with that image. Names like "Minutemen" and "Patriots" make a mockery of the people who fought and died to win freedom for ALL Americans regardless of skin color. In fact, I think all schools and sports teams should be forced to drop ANY mascot or team name that could in any way be construed to offend ANYONE. No colors should be used since white, red, yellow, black and brown are sure to offend. No racial stereotypes or careers should be used (Packers, Brewers, Pirates). No animal names should be used since we should respect vegetarians and conservationists. Actually, maybe we should drop sports teams altogether. After all, somebody has to lose whenever two teams compete. That probably hurts their feelings.
PS - do any of you understand the word "sarcasm"? |
