What's in a Name?
At this time in our history when it seems like most of A.M. radio in this country is either devoted to right wing talk shows or sports,I was thinking that the names of our sports teams are outdated. Names like The Brewers,The Astros, The Rangers,The 49ers all reference an industry or occupation that was relevant to the city. While The Orioles, The Cardinals,The Blue Jays,The Rams, The Tigers all represented animal mascots some native to the area. Although I don't know how many tigers have been prowling the streets of Detroit lately. But in fairness I haven't been there for quite sometime so I can't say for sure. Even The Maple Leaf is the beloved symbol for an entire nation.
Wouldn't it be more appropriate if we changed the names of our sports teams to be more in tune with the current behavior and attitudes of the fans, players, and owners? I think names like The Polluters, The Defense Contractors,The Loan Sharks The Slum Lords are much more in keeping with today's times. And lets not forget to represent the players interests here too how about The Murderers, The Rapists, The Wife Beaters,The Child Deserters.We could keep the Raiders just add "corporate". How about the New York Steroidians versus The Miami Impregantors in the next Super Bowl?
The idea of strikes or lock outs in sports,makes me sick. With the millionaire players and the billionaire owners fighting over the money. While it's becoming impossible for average working people with families to afford to attend big league games.
I hope I haven't offended any loan sharks or slum lords. Thanks for listening, and keep smiling.
Wouldn't it be more appropriate if we changed the names of our sports teams to be more in tune with the current behavior and attitudes of the fans, players, and owners? I think names like The Polluters, The Defense Contractors,The Loan Sharks The Slum Lords are much more in keeping with today's times. And lets not forget to represent the players interests here too how about The Murderers, The Rapists, The Wife Beaters,The Child Deserters.We could keep the Raiders just add "corporate". How about the New York Steroidians versus The Miami Impregantors in the next Super Bowl?
The idea of strikes or lock outs in sports,makes me sick. With the millionaire players and the billionaire owners fighting over the money. While it's becoming impossible for average working people with families to afford to attend big league games.
I hope I haven't offended any loan sharks or slum lords. Thanks for listening, and keep smiling.
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