Washington Commanders' New Name Leads to Mixed Reactions on Social Media
Official Announcement
One legacy. One unified future.
We are the Washington Commanders #TakeCommand pic.twitter.com/Eav9NOV5Mm
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 2, 2022
One person wrote: "If the name was changed because it was offensive, how are you going to make it front and center in the marketing campaign to your new name? Plus, you can only wear 1 helmet, so why have a black one too?"
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The future of Washington football is here #TakeCommand pic.twitter.com/MwkCLTkVAA
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 2, 2022
Another fan said: "You have to admire this team's commitment to taking L's. There is no other franchise that is bold enough to consistently ask the question — how can we disappoint our fan base even more."
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no more “get a name” jokes pic.twitter.com/qLGDptJptM
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 2, 2022
One person wrote: "ignore the haters. whatever name was picked, half the fanbase would have hated and people would claim they're 'done.'"
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Rebranding is always gonna be tough and I think “The Washington Commanders” is a good name..
Now of course.. They’re gonna be called The Commies.. they’re red.. in the Nation’s capital but nonetheless.. Commanders is a good name
— 🅿️at McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 2, 2022
One fan wrote: Definitely wouldn't be my first choice choice but I find it odd that people are complaining about the name being generic with NFL names like Bears, Eagles, Chiefs, Rams, Browns, 49ers, Cowboys, Bengals and Dolphins. The NFL isn't known for creative names to begin with. Lol."
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So let me get this straight: they replaced the Washington Redskins and their awesome logo of a Native American warrior with the "Washington Commanders" to honor the white guys who conquered them?
— Andrew Beck (@AndrewBeckUSA) February 2, 2022
One fan replied: "Idiocy. They could have found a less controversial name and kept a visual tribute. Same with Uncle Ben, Aunt Jemima, etc. After they remove all images of native American and black people from society, get ready for the next round of 'where's the representation!'"
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Washington Commanders is like when the movie can’t get the rights to use an actual team so they throw something quick out there and hope it just doesn’t cause too much confusion
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) February 2, 2022
One fan wrote: "Everybody salty online not realizing that if 99% of the NFL "just" revealed their name for the first time, it'd get the exact same reaction. You get used to it. Chill."
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Washington Commanders…… the name doesn’t matter just get McLaurin the ball 🏈
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) February 2, 2022
And this fan replied: "The name and the uniforms are awful. I cant believe it. should've stayed as the football team."
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