So, the Edmonton CFL Team is looking for a new name. They've been called the Eskimos for decades upon decades. Even though they use absolutely zero Inuit/Eskimo imagery the name has been controversial enough they're looking for a new one.
Now since the team logo is a Double E, they're pretty much only looking at names starting with an E.
Apparently the top 10 fan suggestions are:
1. Eagles.
2. Energy.
3. Elk or Elks.
4. Elite.
5. Empire.
6. Edge.
7. Express.
8. Extreme.
9. Explorers.
10. Evolution.
But one name has been gathering a little momentum. Could you see the fans cheering for... the Edmonton Escargots? Of course the main advantage is it has the same rhyme and meter as "Eskimos" does, so things like the team nickname "Esks / Escs" or team song
“We’re cheering ‘Fight, fight, fight on, Escargots.’
“We’re marching right, right, right on Escargots.
Would remain the same. But it would also have the advantage of being unique (unlike all those names listed above).
Thoughts?