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That’s an interesting point. I think the franchise will still be named the Chiefs, but I do think that a lot of the racially insensitive things around the franchise’s fandom will be phased out — like wearing headdresses at games and the tomahawk chop etc. The franchise’s name isn’t as problematic as the Redskins’, which has been labeled in Dictionary.com as “slang: disparaging and offensive,” but the chop and the cultural appropriation involved in other fan traditions do veer into racial insensitivity. I think if those traditions are minimized, the team name could still remain in 20 years.
Yeah Brooke - they're getting rid of seats and building a drum platform so they can phase out the Chop. Seems legit.
So who's family gave her the 'intel' on this gem? [Reply]
“Cultural appropriation” is such a dumb concept, especially when used as a negative. It’s a good thing when a culture spreads to others and is embraced. [Reply]
Hey @jeff_rosen88 please tell your “beat writer” the #Chiefs just put in a “drum deck” which is quite the opposite of phasing out the chop. @bepryor is clueless - and before you say anything, let me clarify first that this opinion has nothing to do with her genetalia. pic.twitter.com/ZAQoQdGo7t
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt.
I am one of the few that doesn't give a shit about our colors, uniform, or mascot. They can change them tomorrow. Don't do it to please the fake outrage losers. [Reply]
