Posted on 08/26/2021 1:51:27 PM PDT by nickcarraway
From racist boulders to offensive syrup and butter, everything must be canceled. This means you, Leprechaun!
The Quality Logo Products Blog has deemed the revered mascot of Notre Dame among the most offensive college mascots in America, based on recent polling. The leprechaun came in fourth place behind Hawaii’s Vili the Warrior, San Diego State’s Aztec Warrior and Florida State’s Osceola and Renegade.
But the university wasn’t having the ridiculous categorization, and in what has now become a rarity, they did not apologize.
“It is worth noting … that there is no comparison between Notre Dame’s nickname and mascot and the Indian and warrior names (and) mascots used by other institutions such as the NFL team formerly known as the Redskins,” the school said in a statement to the Indy Star on Monday, “None of these institutions were founded or named by Native Americans who sought to highlight their heritage by using names and symbols associated with their people.”
“Our symbols stand as celebratory representations of a genuine Irish heritage at Notre Dame. A heritage that we regard with respect, loyalty and affection.”
Back in 2018, Wall Street Journal columnist William McGurn appeared on Fox News’ “Fox and Friends”, where he reacted to a similarly absurd contention that the “Fighting Irish” logo – which is a cartoon – is racist.
Amplified by the grotesque summer of 2020, sports team names, nicknames and mascots have come under the ire of misguided petulant children trying to whitewash history, aka, Marxist leftists, aka, the average college professor. The Washington Redskins changed their name to the ultra-creative “Washington Football Team” and the Cleveland Indians have plans to change their name to the Guardians next season.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Braves have faced scrutiny as well, but neither has announced any plans to change their team names. The Chiefs did capitulate some however, retiring their horse “Warpaint”, and the Braves have discouraged fans from doing the tomahawk chop during games.
The blog described its methodology in coming to their conclusions:
“The study was conducted online with a total of 1,266 participants. All were encouraged to set aside any personal feelings they may have about the teams represented and focus solely on the mascots.
There were 128 mascots in the survey — representing all colleges and universities with NCAA Division 1 football teams that have costumed characters. Not all survey participants viewed every mascot. The 128 mascots were divided among 16 survey questions, each with eight randomized variations. Every survey taker evaluated at least 16 mascots. Each mascot was scored at least 150 times. Questions included multiple-choice rating scales and open-ended comment boxes.”
It is worthy of note that the first-place winner of the “offensive” category, Florida State University, has been endorsed by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in their use of the name and representation.
Ah prairie shit!
I hate Notre Dame. The leprechaun has been offensive for 100 years.
That’s why I like him.
We got Buttwipe primarily because of Notre Dame students and faculty voting him for mayor.
Irish is now a race?
I love Notre Dame. You are offensive.
Honey, when "FREE BEER" stand out like that, you do NOT need to be Irish to get a free one!
I like their stance. We need everyone to stand up this BS, but it probably won’t be long till they give in.
If ppl just ignored the leftist’s complaints, they’d STFU eventually. Phoenix renamed a little mountain in town Piestawa Peak after a NA soldier who died in Iraq in 2003. Except no one cares and we still call it Squaw Peak. They can bite me.
Well, aren't you special.
I was reading about Col Robert Shaw of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment during the Civil War. I’m paraphrasing, he said it was much easier to train African-Americans than the Irish (because the Irish were such dunderheads).
Who the Hell is “The Quality Logo Products Blog?” A bunch of ignorant snowflakes? The name “Fighting Irish” has a long and proud history encompassing everything from “No Irish Need Apply” to the anti-Catholicicm of men like Michigan’s coach Fielding Yost. The Irish had to fight their own way into the New World, literally, not only on the football field but also in boxing rings set up in local bars in Boston and New York to win the pot.
Yes, if Spanish is a race, then Irish for sure!
Hardly. I am one of millions.
Would’ve better if they said “quit being stupid. No mascots are offensive”
They still acted half woke. Like others are just not us.
Just a note on racist mascots of the Native American variety. The Washington Post did a nationwide poll of Native Americans a few years back, I believe something like 550 persons. 90% were either proud of Native American mascots, or didn’t have a problem with them. It’s just white liberals who have an issue, and they are pretty much telling Native Americans to sit down and shut up because liberal whites know better.
Folks at the Post were shocked (not having any knowledge of anything outside the D.C. beltway) and it’s surprising they actually published the results of the poll.
As a Gator, I will say anyone who finds FSU's mascot offensive can eff off!
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