# Rename the Washington Redskins (version 3) **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [July 4, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243 "2020-07-04T02:52:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Gray\_Ghost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c0e974/32.png) [@Gray\_Ghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gray_Ghost)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/21 "2020-07-04T15:50:03Z")
License the right to use the Shawnee name from the Tribe. Thinking of Tecumseh, here. Their historic territory was in and around Maryland and Northern Virginia. Or another historically fierce Tribe. Pay for the privilege, like the Florida State Seminoles do. Or go with Arrows, as another poster suggested. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Finn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/34f0e0/32.png) [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/22 "2020-07-04T15:57:13Z")
Probably not “Arrows” - since they already got rid of one name reflecting deadly weapons - “Bullets” for their basketball team. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/23 "2020-07-04T16:03:19Z")
I thought it was because they weren’t making their shots. 🏃‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/24 "2020-07-04T16:23:21Z")
> [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](#): > > I see we have had two other threads in this century for proposing new names for the Washington Redskins. Perhaps this time they are really going to do it. I see endless marketing possibilities. Lots of new shirts and stuff to sell. > > So how about it? > > The Washington **Hogs** > The Washington **Senators** > The Washington **Diplomats** > The Washington **Pundits** > Frankly, there was some talk previously about > The Washington **Americans** I like this one the best. > > Any you? The Washington Lobbyists? “Tonight, see the Bears go at the Lobbyists!” “Oh, hell, yeah!” “He was a Lobbyist; now he’s a Buccaneer.” “So, sort of a lateral move, there.” “Today, it’s the Lobbyists versus the Patriots!” “What else is new?” ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/25 "2020-07-04T17:17:40Z")
> [@gadzookery](#): > > That kinda leaves the Atlanta Braves out looking in, but their nickname is not as offensive, yet needs to change. As a Chiefs fan, I don’t think the Braves are likely the last refuge of the politically incorrect. I’d be sad to see the name changed, but it wouldn’t kill me. I would be happy to see the Tomahawk Chop be punishable by exile to Broncos-fandom, though. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/26 "2020-07-04T17:34:42Z")
Washington Wankers? Or how about Spartans? Just sayin’ as an MSU alum. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/27 "2020-07-04T17:47:26Z")
The Washington Monuments. They’re big, they cost a lot, there’s nothing besides gravity holding them together, and they’re never going anywhere. ---
**Author:** ![Tierce](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ea5d25/32.png) [@Tierce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tierce)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/28 "2020-07-04T20:18:00Z")
> [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](#): > > The Washington Lobbyists? > > “Tonight, see the Bears go at the Lobbyists!” > “Oh, hell, yeah!” > > “He was a Lobbyist; now he’s a Buccaneer.” > “So, sort of a lateral move, there.” > > “Today, it’s the Lobbyists versus the Patriots!” > “What else is new?” Definitely. Who has the REAL power in DC? ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/29 "2020-07-04T20:22:08Z")
I think the Foggy Bottoms has a nice ring to it. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/30 "2020-07-04T20:35:08Z")
> [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](#): > > The Washington **Diplomats** The Diplomats name has been the name of two different Washington-based soccer teams: [one in the NASL in the 1970s/80s](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Diplomats), the [other in a couple of pro leagues from '88-'90](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Diplomats_(1988%E2%80%931990)). So, the name has some familiarity in the Washington area, plus it’s probably available. And, even better, it lends itself to the nickname “the Dips.” 😃 ---
**Author:** ![TheNewDude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cc9497/32.png) [@TheNewDude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheNewDude)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/31 "2020-07-04T20:47:05Z")
Washington Warmongers ---
**Author:** ![Si\_Amigo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/si_amigo/32/2877_2.png) [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/32 "2020-07-04T21:13:04Z")
The Washington Swamps. You can’t drain the Swamps! ---
**Author:** ![NDP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ndp/32/55_2.png) [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/33 "2020-07-04T22:09:38Z")
There are no “Seahawks” either but that didn’t prevent the NFL’s franchise in Seattle from using that name. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/34 "2020-07-04T23:07:47Z")
I was just discussing renaming with Mrs. J. (a consultant of great perspicacity) and we settled on the Washington Reparations\* and Cleveland Rocks.\*\* \*since Washington is a divisive figure, better go with D.C. Reparations. \*\*or a return to the historic Cleveland Spiders. \*\*Having a tough time with a name to replace the Braves. The Atlanta Aarons? ---
**Author:** ![Ruken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f475e1/32.png) [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/35 "2020-07-04T23:10:21Z")
> [@DCnDC](#): > > The Self-Driving Cars. Because like the team’s winning chances, it’s still largely just theoretical. I shared this and the peanut gallery lolled. ---
**Author:** ![Ruken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f475e1/32.png) [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/36 "2020-07-04T23:13:29Z")
> [@Ruken](#): > > I shared this and the peanut gallery lolled. They then contributed “The Deep State”. Which initial got typed as The Derp State. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.winston_oboogie/32/2945_2.png) [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/37 "2020-07-04T23:18:40Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > \*\*Having a tough time with a name to replace the Braves. The Atlanta Aarons? Go back a ways before Atlanta, before Milwaukee, before they were the Boston Braves, they were the Boston Beaneaters. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2020, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/38 "2020-07-05T01:48:31Z")
> [@DinoR](#): > > The Miami (OH) University RedHawks would beg to differ They’re ornithologists? ---
**Author:** ![Civil\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@Civil\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Civil_Guy)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/39 "2020-07-05T01:51:48Z")
Brainstorming here: The Washington Sunburns… okay, maybe not. Still, there’s another line of thought here… The Washington Carcinomas… or heck, just The Washington Cancers ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2020, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/40 "2020-07-05T01:53:56Z")
> [@Civil\_Guy](#): > > Brainstorming here: > > The Washington Sunburns… okay, maybe not. Still, there’s another line of thought here… > > The Washington Carcinomas… or heck, just The Washington Cancers. Are you expecting them to get two more draft picks? :flees: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243.md?page=3)