ESPN Host Wears ‘Caucasians’ Shirt to Call Out Cleveland Indians Logo

originally posted by: eluryh22

Wait, am I supposed to be offended?

Yes! The Caucasians were terrible last year. They were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs by week 3. And it doesn't look like they will be doing any better this year. I think their biggest problem is signing quality talent. They have a reputation for not honoring their contracts.

Cheerleaders look good, though.

a reply to: FullBloodedNative

Not really.



It was tried, and it backfired. Far from being offensive, the mascot was hugely popular and the team made a mint merchandizing to white folks.

The intramural team, which included players of Native American, white, and Latino ancestry,[3][4] adopted the name "Fighting Whites", with an accompanying logo of a stereotypical "white man" in a suit,[5] styled after advertising art of the 1950s, as their team mascot. The character has been described as a man from the Ozzie Nelson era[6] or a "Father Knows Best white American male".[7]

At first, the team's T-shirts used "Fightin' Whites" as the name of the team, but various media reports referred to the team as the "Whities" instead of "Whites".[8] The plan to insult whites in the same way the minority students perceived Native Americans being insulted[citation needed] backfired on the group when the team's popularity skyrocketed. In response to customer demand, the team eventually began selling shirts under both names. The team added the phrase "Fighting the use of Native American stereotypes" to its merchandise to discourage the shirts from being worn by white supremacists, and arranged for CafePress.com to handle manufacturing and sales of the clothing.[9]

As a white man, I find that shirt hilarious. I want one. I'd gladly represent the Cauc's.

a reply to: BeefNoMeat

Yeah, but he's somewhat entertaining on Dan LeBatard's Highly Questionable show.

a reply to: VictorVonDoom

They're afraid that if they win, they'll have to perform a celebration dance on the field... thus, they throw games.

No big deal. When I wear my Yankees jersey it is practically the same thing. Uncle Salty roots for the Yanks.

Would folks feel better if I pretend to be offended?

originally posted by: seagull
Would folks feel better if I pretend to be offended?

We should be offended at you since you support the Mariners.

We all know Mariners sailed the Amistad.

originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus

No big deal. When I wear my Yankees jersey it is practically the same thing. Uncle Salty roots for the Yanks.

The New York Yank-mees?

Now I'm offended!

a reply to: ketsuko

Haha thats awesome and an epic fail as well. I'm Caucasian of Italian descent and I'm not offended. I honestly don't think when they first named these teams Indians or Redskins they didn't intentionally plan on insulting Native Americans like they did with Fighting Whities. It wouldn't make sense to do that, but they find it offensive so here we are.

originally posted by: DBCowboy
The New York Yank-mees?

Now I'm offended!

No worries. We can adopt some of Bernie Sander's policies early and redistribute some of our championships to whatever slugs you support.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

OH, my god! You're right...I'm so ashamed.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

Nah, that's OK. I'm a grognard and prefer to believe that the single championship earned once every 30 years makes it that much more special.

Why would I want some Yankees' old used one anyhow?

originally posted by: ketsuko
Why would I want some Yankees' old used one anyhow?

Chris Chambliss may be able to answer that one for you.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

Phooey.

We'll earn our own...

...eventually.

Someday.

Sooner, rather than later, it's to be hoped.

a reply to: seagull

Tell you what my friend, if my Yanks are not in the playoffs and your M's are, I will root for them to win the World Series.


Despite them having such a racist pedigree.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

The Caucasians suck anyway.

Now the "Overweight Whiteys" have a real chance this year.

I hear their star pitcher just got a triple bypass.