Posted 11/16/2011 9:41:00 AM
They say any publicity is good publicity. "They" apparently, have never named a baseball team after a serial killer.
On Tuesday night, London's new professional baseball team showed off its new name and new logo. "The Rippers" is not a great name, but it didn't become offensive until we saw the logo (a man shrouded in dark clothing holding a baseball bat) and their mascot named "Jack".
"Jack the Ripper," was the name given to a serial killer in the late 1800's in London, England who targeted women. If not for the 100 year time difference, this would be on the same level of naming a team after Paul Bernardo, Robert Pickton or Russell Williams.
As soon as the name was announced, the internet was buzzing with outrage. Tweeters from London were quick to respond to AM980's post about the name with confusion, anger and calls for ...
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