This Hipster Douchebag Named "Hampton " says the Chiefs should change their name NOW

[Ming the Merciless]

So apparently this utter milquetoast pussy has written for ESPN and other nation-wide media. Who the **** is this "Hampton" emo queerbait? He sure does look intellectual though, I guess we better listen to him since he is obviously smarter than all of us.

Kansas City's NFL franchise should change its name. It should do it now, before the Washington Redskins are forced to change.
The team should change names because it will make the ownership and city look progressive. The franchise should do it because, incidentally, it’ll make money for the team. But mostly the Chiefs should change its name because it's the right thing to do.
The name “Chiefs” is offensive. Granted, it isn’t as offensive as “Redskins” or Chief Wahoo, the Cleveland Indians’ grinning mascot. But, really, is “least offensive stereotype” where we want to set the bar?
We can do better. The “Chiefs” moniker, along with the Arrowhead logo and tomahawk chop, are blatant appropriations of Native American imagery for the purpose of making money. Worse yet, that Native American theme encourages the truly embarrassing spectacle of fans coming to games in fake headdress and warpaint. That’s not only offensive, it’s tacky — exactly the same as white folks putting on blackface.

Yes, the Chiefs are named in honor of a former mayor, “Chief” H. Roe Bartle. But Bartle got that nickname after founding the Tribe of Mic-O-Say — a Native American-based honor society in the Boy Scouts of America. In other words, more minstrel show-like appropriation of Native American imagery.

Yours with Justice & Wisdom,

Hampton Stevens





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[Halfcan]

dumb

[New World Order]

**** this guy

[Halfcan]

There is just something about his picture that makes me want to punch him in the face.

[Cheater5]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

There is just something about his picture that makes me want to punch him in the face.

Funny. His face makes me want to punch him in the throat.

[srvy]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

There is just something about his picture that makes me want to punch him in the face.

I thought the exact thing when I opened this post. CP should rent a bus so we can oblige this prick.

[ChiefsHawk]

the tool looks like the grendel from beowulf...

[RealSNR]

Nice use of the word "milquetoast"

[kcxiv]

This world of banning every word that is offensive to someone 1000 years ago and all this politically crap bullshit pisses me off. lol

Its just going to get worse n worse, pretty soon im not even going to be able to say you suck! lol

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

Its just going to get worse n worse, pretty soon im not even going to be able to say you suck! lol

Homosexuals may find that word offensive since it's a misrepresentation of a key part of their culture.

[SuperChief]

Can't it be an homage? Does it always have to be construed as misguided appropriations?

[kcxiv]

Originally Posted by SuperChief

Can't it be an homage? Does it always have to be construed as misguided appropriations?

Because there is always a handful of people who claim to take offense to something so they can feel important and that they did something! Its all bullshit.

[SuperChief]

Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

Because there is always a handful of people who claim to take offense to something so they can feel important and that they did something! Its all bullshit.

I think "always" is a key word there, for any demographic. Hell, I'm 1/8 native american, and I am not in the least bit offended by this (or much else, really). I guess some people would rather use their heritage as a crutch rather than a stepping stone.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by SuperChief

I think "always" is a key word there, for any demographic. Hell, I'm 1/8 native american, and I am not in the least bit offended by this (or much else, really). I guess some people would rather use their heritage as a crutch rather than a stepping stone.

Rep!
For saying lots of smart stuff, especially the last sentence...

[Carlota69]

I'd tell him to eat a dick, but it looks like he already does.