Chief Illiniwek

elSicomoro · 02-26-2007, 09:56 AM

We don't really know why school always choose what they choose, given how much goes on behind the scenes. I'm sure that some teams choose Native American names out of respect. But I suspect that more often than not, they're based on stereotypes.

Chief Illiniwek looked like a tool to me. So did the mascot renderings that SEMO used. Not to mention, that stupid Tomahawk Chop in Atlanta.

Even if we're talking portrayals, there are still huge differences. It's like comparing apples and oranges.

02-26-2007, 09:56 AM	#10
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	We don't really know why school always choose what they choose, given how much goes on behind the scenes. I'm sure that some teams choose Native American names out of respect. But I suspect that more often than not, they're based on stereotypes. Chief Illiniwek looked like a tool to me. So did the mascot renderings that SEMO used. Not to mention, that stupid Tomahawk Chop in Atlanta. Even if we're talking portrayals, there are still huge differences. It's like comparing apples and oranges.

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