- Tue Jun 30, 2020 10:34 am
#13580
A petition by a handful of Chiefs fans is circulating online asking to change their logo for two reasons:
1. It is an offensive / racist vision of native Americans. Something that many native Americans would like to see removed from sports branding in general.
2. It has nothing to do with Exeter or Devon. They suggest changing it to a symbol similar to a Celtic tribe from the region, and keeping the nickname as a reference to them.
I have to say I agree completely. Whether or not there is much awareness of Exeter Chiefs or even the sport of rugby among the native American communities in the USA, it's something they have asked to change for some time now across all sports.
The change to reflect local history will probably be more persuasive to people. I remember when Bristol tried to claim that when changing to Bears, which was dubious at best.
Any thoughts?
1. It is an offensive / racist vision of native Americans. Something that many native Americans would like to see removed from sports branding in general.
2. It has nothing to do with Exeter or Devon. They suggest changing it to a symbol similar to a Celtic tribe from the region, and keeping the nickname as a reference to them.
I have to say I agree completely. Whether or not there is much awareness of Exeter Chiefs or even the sport of rugby among the native American communities in the USA, it's something they have asked to change for some time now across all sports.
The change to reflect local history will probably be more persuasive to people. I remember when Bristol tried to claim that when changing to Bears, which was dubious at best.
Any thoughts?
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