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Name game
I would like to congratulate the Edmonton Football Association on the naming of our beloved football team “The Edmonton Elks.” I, for one, am so impressed with their financial savvy in picking this particular name. Think of the money they have saved by picking this name. All they have to do is heat off the “S” from any Esks logo and replace it with an “L”. If the logo says Eskimo, we can save more money by heating off the IMO and simply make two cuts to the “O” to create an “L”. While we’re at it, I think it’s time to pressure our NHL arch-nemesis, the Vancouver Canucks, to make a long overdue change to their name. The Dictionary defines the word “Canuck” as a derogatory term for a Canadian. Well, I think it’s time we stopped our overly courteous ways and stand up for ourselves and commit the term Canuck to the darkest corners of our great, white north and force them to chose something less offensive. I think “The Rough Riders” is still up for grabs.