DIR Return Create A Forum - Home
---------------------------------------------------------
ComeAllWithin (Harlequins Rugby)
HTML https://comeallwithin.createaforum.com
---------------------------------------------------------
*****************************************************
DIR Return to: ComeAllWithin Board
*****************************************************
#Post#: 73312--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wasps to ban away support ?
DIR By: Hellequin
Date: August 20, 2021, 7:43 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
Yep, the luxury we have in being "First world" to discuss the
issues of the choices made by commercial entities freely and
whether they represent the values we aspire to.
To add: Exeter's football team is known as the Grecians or
Greeks so they like the historic names apparently.
#Post#: 73313--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wasps to ban away support ?
DIR By: DDtheD
Date: August 21, 2021, 2:16 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Quite often I wonder whether we’re far too sensitive nowadays.
But I have to admit to finding the head-dress thing and the war
chant, instead of being cultural appropriation, more than a bit
mocking and not respectful. And obviously the fans look like
prats.
#Post#: 73314--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wasps to ban away support ?
DIR By: Yareet
Date: August 21, 2021, 2:29 am
---------------------------------------------------------
--- Quote from: QuincyJones link ---
>
> I don't think you have to invite said group to matches to show
respect or admiration. What I mean is... When naming a sports
team you either want something menacing or something with some
kind of symbolic stature. Tigers, Bears, Sharks... menacing
creatures. You wouldn't choose to name your team the 'Reading
Rabbits' for example. Saints, Warriors... symbolic stature.
>
> I think that's what the name Chiefs suggests. Noble, respected
- it's a name that suggests importance and stature. That's the
kind of respect/homage I mean.
>
> Whether anyone thinks that's the case or not is up to the
individual!
>
--- End Quote ---
I’d still say that the name itself is not an issue. I don’t
believe that anybody is demanding that Waikato change their
name.
Exeter can still be the Chiefs and use Celtic imagery more in
keeping with Devon’s history.
My Devonian friends are of the opinion that the club will
eventually have to bow to public pressure so why not get in
front of the issue?
A positive early step is better PR than being forced into the
same change at a later date.
#Post#: 73315--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wasps to ban away support ?
DIR By: Ants
Date: August 21, 2021, 3:30 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Who made WASPs the brand police? Surely this is a matter for
Exeter to decide what they want to be called?
#Post#: 73316--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wasps to ban away support ?
DIR By: Yareet
Date: August 21, 2021, 3:51 am
---------------------------------------------------------
--- Quote from: Ants link ---
>
> Who made WASPs the brand police? Surely this is a matter for
Exeter to decide what they want to be called?
>
--- End Quote ---
And it’s a matter for others to decide how they react to
Exeter’s decision.
#Post#: 73317--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wasps to ban away support ?
DIR By: Nico Wilson
Date: August 21, 2021, 4:18 am
---------------------------------------------------------
I wonder if Wasps would be as vociferous if Exeter were
favourites for relegation.
#Post#: 73318--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wasps to ban away support ?
DIR By: Quinten Poulsen
Date: August 21, 2021, 6:05 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Didn't these war bonnets originate when people used to butcher,
mutilate, scalp and kill each other; a symbol of bravery and
heroism?
#Post#: 73320--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wasps to ban away support ?
DIR By: MadMax
Date: August 21, 2021, 6:32 am
---------------------------------------------------------
--- Quote from: poorfour link ---
>
> ....
>
> Wasps, of course, are fine as they are definitely annoying
black and yellow striped b*stards.
>
--- End Quote ---
Yes but what about the insects?
#Post#: 73321--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wasps to ban away support ?
DIR By: Man From LA
Date: August 21, 2021, 6:35 am
---------------------------------------------------------
--- Quote from: Quinten Poulsen link ---
>
> Didn't these war bonnets originate when people used to
butcher, mutilate, scalp and kill each other; a symbol of
bravery and heroism?
>
--- End Quote ---
Medals are a symbol of bravery and heroism and sometimes won by
acts of mutilating/killing other people. Not a lot of
difference.
#Post#: 73322--------------------------------------------------
Re: Wasps to ban away support ?
DIR By: MadMax
Date: August 21, 2021, 6:38 am
---------------------------------------------------------
It might just be me but this thread has the distinct feel of
several on the Exeter SN board where one single poster appears
to feel so strongly about the issue that he answers just about
every post with a contrary view.
Hope we are not going to see multiple threads on the same topic
here as well.
*****************************************************
Page 3 of 7
DIR Previous Page
DIR Next Page