KC Star demands the Chiefs stop the chop

[Hammock Parties]

****ing piece of shit fishwrap

Stop the offensive ‘Arrowhead Chop.’ It’s time for a new Chiefs tradition

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The image of former Kansas City Chiefs star Derrick Johnson banging the war drum at Arrowhead Stadium provided a stark reminder of the home team’s offensive and outdated tradition.

While Johnson led the prelude to last Sunday’s nationally-televised contest between the Chiefs and Green Bay, fans waved their arms back and forth in unison, banding together for the Tomahawk Chop.

It was a bad look for Kansas City — and an affront to Native Americans.

For years, the Chiefs organization has worked with Native American groups to address concerns about the negative stereotypes that have been on display at our home games. The team no longer promotes face paint or headdresses that disrespect the heritage or customs of Native Americans.

And Native Americans have blessed the use of the Chiefs’ war drum in accordance with their customs and rituals.

But the ever-present “Arrowhead Chop” at home games, along with Chiefs officials’ unwillingness to disavow the cheer, are evidence that the team still has more work to do.

“The Arrowhead Chop is part of the game-day experience that is really important to our fans,” said team President Mark Donovan.

But why? Arrowhead Stadium is one of the loudest places to play in the NFL, and there’s no doubt that Chiefs fans will bring the noise — with or without the chop.

The divisive chant is racially insensitive and entirely unnecessary.

“The chop itself is the most disgusting thing you can do in sports,” said Amanda Blackhorse of Arizona to Rally Against Native Mascots, a national group opposed to the use of Native American images in sports.

The continued use of Native American mascots, nicknames and themes in sports dehumanizes Native Americans, Blackhorse said.

“I disagree with so much of what they are doing,” she said of the Chiefs organization’s continued encouragement of the chop. “At this point, they are ignoring the opposition. Shame on them for allowing racism to happen in that stadium.”

Elizabeth Glynn, the CEO of Travois, which helps create affordable housing and economic development opportunities for American Indians, has spoken to leaders of tribal nations and said most are against the use of any imagery that depicts Native Americans in a bad light. Travois works with more than 100 tribes in 22 states.

“No one wants to take away the enjoyment for fans,” Glynn said. “There are a lot of ways to have fun at games. You can do that without labeling and stereotyping an entire group of people.”

Of course, the Chiefs aren’t the only organization that has clung to this offensive celebration. The Tomahawk Chop came under fire earlier this month during the Major League Baseball playoff series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves.

St. Louis pitcher Ryan Helsley of the Cherokee Nation was asked for his thoughts about the Braves’ game-day tradition. Hensley didn’t mince words, and the Atlanta organization immediately halted its foam tomahawks giveaway.

“I’m trying to use my voice to get awareness out there and try to help people in that way, to help people see another side, help people see our side,” Helsley told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

While sports teams have paid lip service to racial sensitivity, the Washington Redskins have shown no inclination to change their distasteful and inappropriate nickname. Cleveland’s baseball team was painfully slow to phase out its mascot, which belittled Native Americans, Chief Wahoo.

The Chiefs have taken steps in the right direction, but their unwavering commitment to the Arrowhead Chop is confounding and disappointing. What purpose does it serve? And why continue the chant if it offends even a single Native American?

Chiefs fans are among the most loyal and enthusiastic in the NFL. And there’s no doubt they would fill any void left by the absence of the chop with a high-decibel celebration of our team.

November is National Native American Heritage Month. The Chiefs plan to celebrate the culture during a game against Oakland on Dec. 1. But the organization could do far more good if it used this month to reevaluate a practice that perpetuates stereotypes and dehumanizes an entire group.

It’s time for a new Chiefs tradition.

[Chief Roundup]

I wish they would leave it alone. People need to get over being so easily offended.
Some family friends that are against the Chop and chant will tell you that the Native Americans that are not offended are no different than Black people that want to call each other the N word and therefore their opinions do not matter.

[SuperBowl4]

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

Yeah old, reeruned, and pedo-worshiping is no way to go through life, Lil' Dorkus.

We don't need the GG song DUFUS. And we don't give a @%#* about garry glitter. We just love that chant. Get off your throne.

[SuperBowl4]

Originally Posted by TLO

What?

SDH is a DOLT. That's What.

[FAX]

During a trip to North Dakota as a child, I was captured by Indians and raised as one of their own.

One of my earliest memories involves tribal counsels when the elders used the KC Star to roll joints.

FAX

[cooper barrett]

dammit

that was perfectly good alcohol.....

Originally Posted by FAX

During a trip to North Dakota as a child, I was captured by Indians and raised as one of their own.

One of my earliest memories involves tribal counsels when the elders used the KC Star to roll joints.

FAX

[cooper barrett]

When the TV channels announce they are cutting due to offensive behavior by 70,000 fan.

Terrible towels and Wednesday grocery ads via USPS offend me. Wed. ads you can stop be telling the USPS that they offend you, fill out 20 forms and 2 years after you die they will quit selling you soda and chips through the USPS.

Stopping the Chop? Who do you think you are Purdue?

"Purdue president Mitch Daniels wants the "IU Sucks" chant to end. ... In a move to end the chant, Purdue Bands will stop playing the song that prompts it, reports WLFI. But, Daniels still wants students involved in the game. He's challenging Boilermakers to come up with a new, better chant.Nov 13, 2019"

[big nasty kcnut]

My answer is still no!

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by SuperBowl4

We don't need the GG song DUFUS. And we don't give a @%#* about garry glitter. We just love that chant. Get off your throne.

If I get off my throne, where am I going to birth and deposit your chants' twin?

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by big nasty kcnut

My answer is still no!

That's a damn good answer.