AOL's Sporting News reports the Atlanta Braves will reinstate the "Screaming Indian" as their logo on batting practice hats in the new season. The logo, which hasn't been used since 1989, has caused an uproar in the sporting and baseball blogosphere.
The Atlanta Braves are among a handful of professional sports teams with names and logos that have Native American references that are, well, insulting to Native Americans. Trying to keep a low profile that is not offensive while keeping with the trends of "nostalgic logos" makes for a tricky existence.
Amid cries of "offensive" and "racist" are those who just give it an "F" for effort.
Indian Country Today says though there are many who miss the days of Noc-A-Homa, the "Screaming Savage was considered one of the most offensive Native caricatures in sports, and for many Natives its retirement seemed a victory in the fight against stereotypes in pop culture."
Should the Braves scrap their plans and ensure the caricature of Native Americans is a thing of the past? Or would this be merely a concession to political correctness to Braves fans?
If it truly is offensive, then maybe change the screaming savage to something more dispictive of a Brave Warrior. I always thought of these logos as a way of blending our american heritage together.
I really think as a society, if it doesn't affect us INDIVIDUALLY, we fail to understand the negative affects of something like this.
But, the media will always be ever alert to perceived "victims".
Get over it, people.
Indian tribes may have a point, and that's not for me to judge, but I think right now in our society we're all a little "weary" of constant offenses and bringing up race at every turn. I'll be glad when we all embrace our heritages, both good and bad, learn from them and live together as Americans.
That being said, I think the braves logo is ugly. I don't like it, but not because it is an Indian. It looks like a screaming guy wearing part of a ball cap in front and part of a headress in back. I think they could come up with a better picture.
Racist- 1. The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others. 2. Discrimination or prejudice based on race. Using "Braves" and the screaming Indian doesn't fall into either category. Sorry, but crying "Racism" just makes you look stupid. Would it be better to use an image of an Indian in a suit standing in front of a casino?
I love that it has become a symbol of PC stupidity. Now I would actually wear the god-awful looking thing. In educated circles this phenomenon is called: Doing something that is counter-intuitive.
I can totally relate to Andruw, I have made that same face! Not for a wife beating of course, I’m referring to the desk assembly. Those instructions can be ridiculously frustrating sometimes!
REALLY?