Offensive Team Names

[MikeTheNative]

If they want to offended a group of people, why not their rivals?
Exeter Bristolians ......................................

 

[TRF_Olyy]

The Exeter Twank Versatiles

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

The Exeter Twank Versatiles

Thinking
Exeter Otters
Bath Twinks
Gloucester Twonks

 

[Kiwiwomble]

It's going to cost them money to change all the branding and marketing but surely it will not cost them fans?
Admittingly I'm not a Exeter fan but I can't see them being rather aggrieved if they removed the native American stuff.

there were a pretty vocal number of largely...older...more pale gentleman that swore they would give up rugby all together rather than continue to support the Crusaders if they changed the name or badge

people are weird what they will die on a hill over, i kind of get excited when my clubs talk about new kits or logo changes etc because im always interested in what can be done, often they get it wrong but it still interesting and generally is never going to change my connection with the club

 

[Groundhog]

Speaking of offensive mascots....

I hope Leo the Lion gets poached by big game hunters

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Do you reckon they put Leo Cullen in it to save on costs?

 

[MikeTheNative]

just need to get Ozzie the Osprey to do it. He looks like the sort to have shanked a few in prison.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

just need to get Ozzie the Osprey to do it. He looks like the sort to have shanked a few in prison.

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Finley and Sharky can dispose of the body

 

[WaterboySA]

Speaking of offensive mascots....

I hope Leo the Lion gets poached by big game hunters

Lion hunting rare these days, they are pets these days. That mascot just needs a studded collar....and a red ball in the mouth.

 

[Groundhog]

Pretty happy Munster retired this absolute monstrosity Murty who was also offensive.... to my eyes and children

For a truly jacked Stag named Oscar

 

[MikeTheNative]

No way is Oscar natty, I reckon he's on something.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Pretty happy Munster retired this absolute monstrosity Murty who was also offensive.... to my eyes and children

That's horrifying

 

[Quel Carreleur]

Lion hunting rare these days, they are pets these days. That mascot just needs a studded collar....and a red ball in the mouth.

Who are the Lions' biggest domestic rivals?
Maybe their mascot should be a Rhodesian Ridgeback

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

That's horrifying

TBF he would still be the best looking person in the Munster camp

 

[Groundhog]

Meanwhile your average Leicester fan

 

[Quel Carreleur]

Well, Exeter's racism isn't the worst thing happening at the moment, therefore there's no need to do anything whatsoever about it.
Thanks Rob
https://www.planetrugby.com/exeter-...-issues-measured-response-to-wasps-statement/

I think most people’s view, which is very much the same as mine, is that in the here and now, where we are as a country and the things we’ve been through, I can think of far more important things that I need to focus on, the club needs to focus on and people in general want to focus on beyond whether a supporter supporting a club in Devon’s going to wear a headdress or not.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

What a load of balls

Would've taken him longer to focus on coming up with that politician response than to ask the social media guy to put out a tweet saying "While people are free to wear what they want to Sandy Park, we ask you not wear Indian headdresses"

Not outright banning, so the gammons won't be as mad as they could be, while also getting on the right side of history.

 

[Quel Carreleur]

I wonder if that tactic will work on my wife?
"There are more important things in this country than the dog crap on our lawn; so it can stay there"

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Meanwhile your average Leicester fan

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You win this round....


Wonder what he thinks is more important?
Being Exeter it's certainly not covid then.

Maybe a name change to Exeter lorry drivers to help bring awareness to it?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...g-to-belittle-the-image-or-ancestry-of-anyone

There’s nothing racist about it. We’re not trying to belittle the image or ancestry of anyone. We want to be like those Indian chiefs. On that basis, if I go to church on Sunday and praise God am I doing something wrong?

Absolute car crash of an article, Exeter's PR guys must be in shambles atm

 

[MikeTheNative]

I thought going into it, 'how can it be that bad?'
But it was a mess, somehow everyone who speaks for Exeter is making it worse. tone deaf is probably an understatement

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

TBF judging by some comments from various outlets they clearly won't be losing much market though

 

[Quel Carreleur]

Lots of gammon around the South Hams.
Clue's in the name.

 

[Mumbles119]

My wife and I were discussing this whole subject, and she made a great suggestion for a possible new Exeter name.

Exeter have the Jurassic Coast on their doorstep, so a definite link to dinosaur ages they can claim to.
Maybe the Exeter Raptors?
The fans could change the chant for those velociraptor voice box whistles used by the great Sam Neil in the movie.

Pure accuracy for dinosaurs actually from the Jurassic period, if desired, would not mean Velociraptor unfortunately. Apparently there was an Ozraptor though.

 

[Quel Carreleur]

They don't need a new team name - just different imagery (and bar names)

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

I’m sorry what’s wrong with the Exeter chiefs as a name?

Ignoring anyone’s views on their Native American marketing, the name would be fine if accompanied with some Celtic chieften art or something of the like.

The name in itself isn’t offensive if you change the context of it.

 

[Mumbles119]

I’m sorry what’s wrong with the Exeter chiefs as a name?

Ignoring anyone’s views on their Native American marketing, the name would be fine if accompanied with some Celtic chieften art or something of the like.

The name in itself isn’t offensive if you change the context of it.

Nothing wrong with the name, if you change the context of it as you say.

I was simply just sharing an idea talking about an Exeter club and the Jurassic Coast link.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Really to avoid controversy, Exeter should just change their name to the Exeter all blacks. Problem solved.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Really to avoid controversy, Exeter should just change their name to the Exeter all blacks. Problem solved.

Might clash with the Cornish All Blacks who were in the championship I want to say 10 or so years ago

 

[ncurd]

I’m sorry what’s wrong with the Exeter chiefs as a name?

I don't think anyone is legitimately calling for it. Other the mild speculation by some of suggestions. Or deliberate misunderstanding that it isn't about spefic Native American imagery which is a standard tactic for this sort of thing to pretend it's about something the vast majority haven't raised but is way more controversial.

See Marxism and Footballer kneeling.