Jim Jefferies Visits Edmonton to Talk About The Eskimos

Comedian Jim Jefferies visited Edmonton recently to talk about something potentially offensive about our CFL team, the Edmonton Eskimos.

Specifically, Jim came to investigate the history of the team’s name, and the future for the club should that name be deemed in need of a change.

https://www.facebook.com/JefferiesShow/videos/2429463953800911/

When a controversy over racism erupts in Canada it happens in the most Canadian way possible. pic.twitter.com/zAnca5cGdN

— Jim Jefferies Show (@jefferiesshow) September 25, 2019

Other American sports teams have come under fire for using outdated/racist names, such as the Cleveland Indians, and the Washington Redskins.