Official new name of Cleveland Indians (1 Viewer)

SWC said:

i think a logo of a burning river would be so awesome some minor league team should honestly do it but the name is a nono take that to the bank bromigos

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Navin Johnson said:

Looks like the name was already taken by a local Roller derby team. 

http://www.clevelandguardians.com/

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supermike80 said:

I kinda like the name.   Never really thought "Indians" was offensive.   No different than "Cowboys" really.  

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[scooter] said:

Statements like this tend to illustrate why the name change was long overdue.

Society never should have reached a point where people conflated "chosen occupation" with "ethnic group". But that's what tends to happen when you appropriate a culture for entertainment and sport(s names).

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In PETA's letter to the general manager, they applauded the Cleveland Indians' decision to change its name to the Cleveland Guardians, saying that decision was a "home run." PETA then asked the Cleveland Indians to " continue the spirit of inclusivity" by adding the vegan hot dog.

PETA is offering to pay for the meat-free costume for the Cleveland Indians and is also offering to treat all the players to veggie dogs.

“Pigs, cows, and turkeys used for hot dogs value their lives and don’t deserve to become a stadium snack, so let’s go to bat for them,” said PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA hopes the team will introduce a delightful vegan wiener in a win for animals, the environment, and the health of its fans.”

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Galileo said:

PETA has asked the Indians/Guardians to include a vegan option in their hot dog mascot race.

https://www.wlwt.com/article/peta-calls-on-cleveland-indians-to-add-vegan-hot-dog-mascot-to-hot-dog-derby-tradition/37263579?utm_campaign=cleve_sf&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social#

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