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Redskins Change Name To 'Lizard People' To Better Represent Population Of Washington, D.C.
The Babylon Bee ^ | July 3, 2020 | Staff

Posted on 07/04/2020 1:07:15 PM PDT by Cvengr

The District of Columbia informed the team that they cannot return to playing within the district until they have a name that is more fitting for a team representing the capital of our country. To that end, the team officially announced today they would be renaming themselves to "The Washington Lizard People."

"This is a much better name, far more reflective of the great city of Washington, D.C.," said Eleanor Holmes Norton, D.C.'s representative. "All the politicians, bureaucrats, and leaders here in the district felt the name had great appeal."

... Politicians immediately expressed their support for the name change, saying they can relate to a team called the Lizard People. "I see a name like Lizard People, and I know that's a team I can be proud of," said Adam Schiff, his eyes hungrily following a fly buzzing around the room. He licked his lips. "Much better than that Redskins nonsense. Hey, look over there, is that Vladimir Putin?" As reporters turned to look, Schiff shot a long tongue out of his mouth, lightning-quick, and nabbed the fly. "Oh, must have been mistaken," he said, shrugging.

(Excerpt) Read more at babylonbee.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor
KEYWORDS: beltway
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How apropos ...
1 posted on 07/04/2020 1:07:15 PM PDT by Cvengr
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LOL, I was thinking sewer rats


2 posted on 07/04/2020 1:09:15 PM PDT by gattaca ("Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives." Ronald Reagan)
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How about the Pork Skins?


3 posted on 07/04/2020 1:09:53 PM PDT by SkyDancer (~ Pilots: Looking Down On People Since 1903 ~)
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Sellouts.


4 posted on 07/04/2020 1:10:23 PM PDT by wally_bert (Transmission tone, Selma.)
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I would have thought Swamp Scum would be better...but only because San Fran has “Turds” locked up.

“First and 10 for the Scum on their own 20...”


5 posted on 07/04/2020 1:10:24 PM PDT by Adder ("Can you be more stupid?" is a question, not a challenge.)
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Snake-in-the-grass skins


6 posted on 07/04/2020 1:11:04 PM PDT by seowulf
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Snakeskins for short?


7 posted on 07/04/2020 1:12:02 PM PDT by Freee-dame
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To: Cvengr

ValJar will be ecstatic.


8 posted on 07/04/2020 1:12:13 PM PDT by Ouchthatonehurt
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Thin skins


9 posted on 07/04/2020 1:12:16 PM PDT by RckyRaCoCo (Please Pray For My Brother Ken)
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The Washington Capitulaters is more appropriate


10 posted on 07/04/2020 1:13:13 PM PDT by Bob434
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Fail Whales would fit.


11 posted on 07/04/2020 1:14:06 PM PDT by rdl6989
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Washington Bolsheviks....Red helmets with a hammer and sickle on them


12 posted on 07/04/2020 1:14:57 PM PDT by mo ("If you understand, no explanation is needed; if you don't understand, no explanation is possible")
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foreskins


13 posted on 07/04/2020 1:15:31 PM PDT by mjp ((pro-{God, reality, reason, egoism, individualism, natural rights, limited government, capitalism}))
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Swamp Things!!!


14 posted on 07/04/2020 1:15:52 PM PDT by pacificus
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15 posted on 07/04/2020 1:16:00 PM PDT by Spirochete (GOP: Gutless Old Party)
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Potato Redskins


16 posted on 07/04/2020 1:18:39 PM PDT by butlerweave
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Oh WTH, give in completely, Snyder. The new name already has a breakfast cereal named for it:


17 posted on 07/04/2020 1:19:10 PM PDT by freedumb2003 ("DonÂ’t mistake activity for achievement." - John Wooden)
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18 posted on 07/04/2020 1:22:22 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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State Governor Mandates Everyone Wear Snorkels In Case They Fall In A Pool

July 4th, 2020

“Starting today,” he said, “All citizens of my state will be required to wear a snorkel at all times, both indoors and out. This will prevent thousands of tragic deaths resulting from people falling in their backyard pools. SCIENCE says we must do this.”

https://babylonbee.com/news/state-governor-mandates-everyone-wear-snorkels-in-case-they-fall-in-a-pool


19 posted on 07/04/2020 1:25:38 PM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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The Washington Deep Staters

The Washington Pork Barrelers

The Washington Quid Pro Quos

The Washington Grifters


20 posted on 07/04/2020 1:26:32 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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