Listen, I'm European so I have no say if "Eskimo" is a derogatory term or not. But if the name is creating all these problems for you and you think you'll be better off changing it, then go for it.
Some people may never get it. They’ll say you’re censoring yourself or giving in to cancel culture and being “soft”. Truth is, most people grow in life and realize some of the things they’ve said in the past that used to be acceptable actually weren’t, and they learn from it and make a change. I’m definitely guilty of using some pretty derogatory language when I was younger. But you learn, you grow, and make the appropriate change. You guys are doing what you feel is appropriate, and nobody else should be able to tell you otherwise. As for the term “Eskimo”, from an American perspective, that’s the term we’ve heard since we were kids. I never once thought you guys were being derogatory when I first discovered you. It wasn’t until the last decade or so that the term started getting talked about in the mainstream, even though from what I understand, groups of Inuit peoples have had an issue with it for a while. All that to say that it‘s somewhat of a new topic for a lot of Americans as well. Same thing that happened with the term Indian years ago, even tough a ton of people still use it instead of “Native American”. Bottom line, you guys do what you feel is best for your career, your personal growth, and yourselves, and I’ll still be here to support you along the way. 🤘 Also, glad to hear Nico handled Nicovid-19 well. 💪
Tank, exactly the kind of thoughtful, nuanced and compassionate response that makes me proud to be a fan of your work too. Thanks for all you bring to the EC family, hope to meet you in a mosh pit some day when things are safe again!
Lamb of God used to be called Burn the Priest, but venues gave them a hard time about putting that name on their billboards so they changed their name. Same great music, different name. Doesn't bother me one bit if your name changes as long as the music is good. Keep on pumping out the jams!
No matter what you guys decide to do with the name, you will always have a loyal fanbase. On the bright side, if you choose to change now, before Eurovision, you'll at least have a good chance at advertising the band under your new name through Eurovision.
@@lookatthesparks That's definitely part of the name change. 1) They might be criticized at Eurovision for their current name 2) Eurovision offers them the chance to market their new name.
I read "Escalation Callboy" and liked it at once. Pretty fitting as well. I can understand why you're doing this and I highly respect this decision. It shows that you guys are reflected enough to see: Ok, now that we are international more famous we are getting confronted with bad co notations of our name we never intended. This is something we never learned in school. Is is literally often written in books. At least in the 90's. Btw. Car Company's do have this trouble always. The new car name is offending in other parts of the world. So they get a new name in that region or even worldwide.
Hey Jungs, es zeichnet euch aus das ihr so reflektiert mit dem Thema seid. Egal ob ihr euch nen neuen Namen sucht, ob ihr nur ein paar Tracks von eurer Offizellen Seite aus entfernt oder ob ihr nichts macht. Bleibt so Intelligent und Nachdenklich wie ihr seid. Und haut weiter solche Bretter an Musik raus.
@@oldschoolgamer-w4u You should not forget, that they make music as their job and people change with the years. They may think about that because they want to reach more people and media (especially the ESC), but it is ok that way, because it is their own decision! They may change to be more popular and successful, but after years of hard work, they totally deserve it! For me it is ok, because they only change the name and may remove songs, but they do not change at all, they only reflect about themselves, about acceptance, etc.
@@oldschoolgamer-w4u this is such a reactionary hot take. It's wild man calm down, slow down and think about it. They made the name over a decade ago without the context of what the word meant. We as fans always knew their intentions were pure but now they are more aware of the context internationally so they are considering a change. That is literally all that is. You're take is as if people got upset they called someone dumb, no the word is literally an offensive word to a group of people. I mean you can choose to continue to want to deliberately offend people, that is certainly a choice someone can make, but people don't particular like dealing with that.
@@tommyv13 What context? That Eskimo is a Cree word? That most Eskimos accept the word? That Eskimo is an umbrella term for the Inuit, Yupik and Inupiat tribes? Noone, not even the people of the Inuit tribe who say they prefer Inuit over the word Eskimo (and thats not all of them) call the word racist. Only white people with a saviour complex do. Cause the white man knows whats racist and whats best for minorities...
@@oldschoolgamer-w4u This is a weird argument. It always stops somewhere. You would give a kid skittles, but not cocaine, just because you gave them skittles.
This was a great answear to the critisism you guys and your label got. Usually not a fan of what is basically cancel-culture, but for artists to be able to play gigs, meet fans and so on it can be understandable to make changes sometimes. Just keep bringing good, fun music, smiles and laughter and we will keep on listening and having fun with you! And remember take care of that awesome voice after having the damn bug! Much love from Sweden!❤️
I am a fairly recent convert to your music, and as you say, it brings people together as most of the styles you intergrate into your sound are not styles I would normally listen to, yet here I am. I think you guys hit the nail on the head when you say Eskimo is not considered an insult in Europe. Hell, I grew up believing that is what they were called rather than Inuit or Yupik, and as far as I can tell, outside of themselves, the only countries it is deemed offensive is Canada and USA as you say. To me, what Canada and USA think does not matter, it is what the Inuit and Yupik people think is what matters. If they find it offensive then it is offensive, that is all that matters. I think the way you guys are handling it is absolutely the right way. Accepting that even though to us Europeans it is not meant as offensive, it may very well be so speaking to people with more knowledge of this rather than "Fred on the internet", is the intelligent way to gain true insight. And as we all know, you guys will make the correct decision whether to keep the name or not. Anyone who shouts "woke" or whatever the latest popular word is, needs to realise that as fans, unless we are affected by the word it is not our place to comment of how derogatory it is or is not. If you have to change your name, so be it, that will not stop us being fans of your music and sense of humour.
Exactly! The thing is, more and more people shout out things that they have no idea and they just heard someone talk about it so they see the need to speak the same exact words all over again without doing the research to back up their story. I never knew that Eskimo was offensive or insulting, that's just the word we've been told way back in the childhood.
People change their names all the time for all kinds of reasons, but what makes them who they are stays the same. Call yourselves what you want, just keep writing massive tunes in your style and we'll always know it's you guys.
We do not love you for your band’s name, we love you for the great personality your band and your music have. Make the change now that you are having massive growth and you have the opportunity to grow with a new name, we will continue supporting your music and the world will see this great attitude, reflecting it on your numbers. Win win.
Wenn Das Eskimo wegfällt ist das OK, aber das Callboy muss bleiben, alleine wegen des Wiedererkennungswertes und weil es lustig ist. Ein Wort davor wäre Ideal wenn es mit "E" anfinge, ebenfalls wegen des Wiedererkennungswertes. Wegen der Alphabethischen Sortierung von Platten und dem Kürzel EC. Meine Ideen Liste: Electric Callboy, Exorcist Callboy, Escort Callboy, Espionage Callboy, Expensive Callboy, Extinct Callboy, Escalating Callboy, Extravagant Callboy, Extroverted Callboy, Extraterrestrial Callboy. Espresso Callboy, Embarrassed Callboy, Exhibitionist Callboy, Educational Callboy, Everybody's Callboy, Emotional Callboy, Emo Callboy, Elegant Callboy, Exhausted Callboy, Empathic Callboy, Empress' Callboy (Lustknabe der Kaiserin), Euro Callboy, European Callboy, Exploded Callboy, EX Callboy, Exxxmo Callboy, Excessive Callboy, Zombie Callboy
I personally feel that you should change your name. I fell in love with your music from when I heard Hypa Hypa for the first time. But I must admit - was a bit marked by the band name. Being some one from Denmark and with my relations to the people of Greenland I deeply support the Inuits. I am happy you guys are so open about the thought process and I completely understand where you come from. And also that a name change is a big deal. For you and for the old fans. But you have a new beginning. Hopefully soon the winners of Eurovision (I will vote for you ❤️) and you are gonna skyrocket. I know you will. Every person I show you guys to, other than maybe my mom, has instantly connected with your music just like I did when my friend spammed me with your videos at like 3 in the morning a few months ago.
I'm from the EU as well bois, "eskimo" was literally written in my primary school books right next to innu people's visualization. You did nothing wrong. Even if name was supposed to sound edgy at first the name's intention wasn't to exclude/offense anyone. Keep up on doing great work bois. Just call yourselves "Callboys" and ez Eurovision win.
Good idea! Or maybe E-Callboys as a nod to their last name and also a little funny connection to e-culture, e-girls, e-boys, e-thots lol, you name it ;)
I haven't written a comment on RU-vid in the 14 years I've been using the platform, but this is as good a reason as any to break that streak. First of all, let me apologize on behalf of my fellow Canadians for making you guys feel like you guys are at fault by any means. Anyone with a couple of neurons still firing can see you guys are as far from a mean-spirited group of individuals as a band can be. Maybe we can all look at this potential name change as nothing more than a symbolic start to a new chapter. You'll always be Eskimo Callboy in our hearts, and your phenomenal music speaks for itself. We're behind you 100% no matter what you decide!
Something else we get to blame Canada for. More smug virtue signaling BS to try and whitewash the steady stream of crimes by your own people against the natives. Deaths of native kids at your church schools, meh, long time ago. Deaths by your cops of natives in the infamous Saskatoon Starlight Tours, oh no, those 16 people just uh, teleported out there, half naked and froze to death. This constant PR blitz by your own government that native kids living off laughable stipends are living high on the hog like Saudi Princes.. Oh yeah, sure, $7,500 a year, don't spent it all in one place. ;P But a German Band calling themselves Eskimo Callboy, oh man, big ass moral panic time. Lets get all of Vancouver to stage a die in or some shit. :D
I think that sometimes being 'woke' is going too far. They said they had threatens for their label and that's not okay. For example, all my 30 years living in Poland, in every school I went I was taught that we name these people Eskimo and nobody has ever said that it is something wrong. I mean their band is sooo kind, open-minded, funny and reflective that I would have never thought that something is wrong until I learned that from their post.
@@adamheighton2536 I know a reservation cop (poor relation of some sort) with a jacket that says "I survived Saskatoon Starlight Tours and all I got was this dead cop's jacket!" Native humor is just a TAD fucked up sometimes. :D But in general, most of those dudes, even the more uptight ones on the rez don't give a shit about any of this woke crap.
Erst einmal das wichtigste: Noch eine gute Besserung, selbst wenn du wieder raus bist. Zu den Songs, ihr müsst das machen womit ihr euch wohl fühlt, schließlich ist es eure Kunst, so oder so seid und bleibt ihr toll.
I've been sharing your music with everyone I can, it really does bring people together, regardless of what genres of music they like! I was so excited to see that you were coming to the US, but it would be fantastic if you could come to the Southeast US, because there really aren't any close tour stops for us down here. Keep doing your thing, can't wait for the album!
I can see the bind you’re in. I love the band. I’ve heard every song, every remix and have seen every video you put out. You guys are amazing. If you just change your name to something that retains the existing goodwill of the brand, you’ll be fine. If you shorten the brand to simply “Callboy” or something of that sort it could almost go forward with minimal damage to your name recognition. All the best, I can’t wait for the album, boys. Glad you’re doing well with your recovery, Nico.
Really respect you guys' decision to be open about the thought process behind the band name. Keep kicking ass -- can't wait to see what you've got in store for 2022!
"Eskimo" is like a term for North American Indigenous person in that it's old and not a precise term, but you aren't a governmental agency that needs to use a precise word like "Inuit" or "Aleut". If we stopped using some words just because some people misuse them, we'd eventually run out of words we can use.
Wow, this one is deep. It is ONLY within Canada that the Inuit take exception to the use of the word Eskimo. The indigenous people of Alaska still call themselves Eskimo and I have not heard different so far. I'm going to put some questions out there for you. One agency you might want to contact for leads on the topic is the Edmonton Elk football team. Last year they changed thier name from Eskimo. They has many conferences with indigenous groups and might have contacts. Best wishes.
Thank you for your amazing music, but also for being thoughtful and caring people. Change your name. You are doing it for the right reasons and you will get positive press and more opportunities. Your fans already understand and will follow you regardless of your name, and you might find that the North American market opens up even more to you. Much love!
I fully understand your reasoning, and I love the fact that you seem to have reached out in order to learn and to understand the problem. Whatever you decide to do, never stop using your native language in these RU-vid videos. It gives you a loveable authenticity and allows you to speak more freely than if you were using English or any other language. Those of us who understand little or no German are beautifully helped by subtitles. (Ps: add another show in Antwerpen. I couldn't get tickets.)
I know you're speaking with people who have some cred behind their name about the band name, but I would say if you just went by Callboy, it's an easy enough fix. Not only does the issue resolve itself, but its similar enough to the original where people will still know who you are. Glad to see you back Nico. :)
Yeah, but what about when "Callboy" becomes problematic because it is kind of a slur too. Currently it isn't under fire but I can see it getting to that point. The term "sex workers" came about bc people thought prostitutes, hookers etc were derogatory, so this could happen.
There is literally a band called "infant annihilator" here in the U.S. and people threaten boycott playing with you over "eskimo." It is your guys brand, and I will listen to you guys regardless of what you call yourselves, and I respect the reason why you guys are considering it.
I am a new fan, only for a few weeks now. Let me say that I was an instant fan because your music is what I have wanted to hear for most of my life. As soon as I heard Pump It, I knew you guys were the greatest band on the planet. I fully understand the difficult choices you are currently considering. There is one song that I really love but I won’t share it with anyone else because it will likely be offensive to others. I don’t know what the solution for that is, but I will keep listening to it because it is a great song. For the band name…… I live in Canada and reconciliation with the First Nations is, right now, a high priority and is in the news every day. As an example, our provincial museum is closing and removing most of the exhibits to be replaced with exhibits that better fit with reconciliation. I have been enjoying that museum for over 40 years and as of this month it is all gone, never to be seen again. I am also able to see that from Germany (and Europe) that the name is not a big deal. I quite like the name and wish that it didn’t cause people to be upset. Like you, I grew up with the titles of Indian and Eskimo and I never understood them to be offensive in any way. I have come to understand that the First Nations are allowed to promote their identity and protect their culture. If they don’t like those names, we should respect that. Having said that, I will still be a fan no matter what you decide to do with your name or your songs. I have a dumb idea for you to politely ignore. I have no doubt that you could come to Canada and do a tour but at the same time work with our national tv broadcaster and meet with First Nations musicians in a quest to understand the situation and to find a new name. Anyway, thanks for sharing the situation with us. I am excited to hear the new material.
Hey Guys! I am an Indigenous musician from Canada and I have to say your music is always something to look forward to. I must admit that there was some apprehensiveness at first when I first found your band, given the name. Eskimo itself is a derogatory term within Canada, just as it is saying the word "Indian". These terms have been used as seeing Indigenous people as heathens, or less than others, to put it lightly. These are terms that were used by those who "colonized" the country. Colonize, I mean by stealing lands and various forms of systematic genocide. The residential school systems were just one of the many heinous tools used to have this done, as well as the 60's scoop and so on, and so on. Also, the term Eskimo Callboy, may not ring well with many groups within North America such as MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women), where thousands of women (varying ages) have gone missing by means of abduction or trafficking. I am sure you have already done a bit or research on these issues. And I do understand that Europe tends to not have much info on these subjects. I am well aware of a festival in Germany that celebrates "Indian Traditions" and even had an "Indian TV Hero, Mantiou"... played by a white guy.. lol Which I find funny for many reasons. But it also shows the lack of education and thus the understanding of why it is wrong.. It is quite a cycle to break. Especially for something to have been engrained for so long. I am glad that you are taking the time to reflect on the matter, as not many others would even take the time to do that. I will say though that a name change, would certainly open up your fan base. But also understand the hesitancy as well.
This is absolute nonsense. I don't think there is a nation that deals more reflectively with its and other pasts than Germany. I myself was in America for years and also in Canada for a year and what is taught there in terms of history is absurd. Some of you across the pond still think that Hitler is still alive. Oo The word Eskimo is no more offensive than the word Jew. And the Jews don't complain about being called Jews either, because they are just that, Jews! And they are proud, of what they can be! That would be like banning "Canadians" from 2024, just calling Canadians, just because a handful of people feel something needs to change.
@@bujac9740 I don't think it's absolute nonsense, you're only addressing a small fracture of the message above and what might be interpreted the way you think it is. Even comparing the words Eskimo to Jew is rather far fetched - but I think you know that and I fell for your trap :-) I just wanted to point out that it's not very polite to address the very eloquently and thorough response above with the words "this is absolute nonsense" by saying that of course Germans reflect their own history very well, which was not the point of the message above. I'd rather say that Germans don't reflect American and especially Indigenous history of the people who live/lived there very well.
@@bujac9740 Something you should research, since you want to bring up those atrocities. Have a look into how Hitler was inspired to do some of things he did. You will be quite surprised. It takes a little digging and not a simple google search. I also would like to note that I never said Germany is not reflective. A matter of fact, they are quite reflective of what has happened before and look down upon those kinds of ideologies resurfacing. If anything, North America needs to take note on that. And as for the word Eskimo... You should do some research on that as well... it is a demeaning term.. hence why the more respectful term is Inuit, pretty different. I can safely say that of the 200 various indigenous communities within Canada alone, each one is unique in their culture and history. They do not simply fly under one identifying flag. That would be like you generalizing everyone who speaks German to be German... Austrians speak a very similar language, but very much different from each other. But to go even simpler.. imagine someone coming to your home. Never leaving.. they slowly start inviting their friends. They never leave.. their family.. and so on. And they tell you that your name is this from now on because like the sound of it... How would you feel? Not to mention the name to be something with a meaning that is degrading.. Now imagine you and your family being called that. And then your ancestors are only seen as that.. See where I am getting at? In all, I think it is great the band is reflective. Not many are willing to do that.
i feel like most people wouldn't consider or don't realize eskimo is a "racist slur", i have never thought of eskimo as having any negative connotation, i live in Canada and i didn't know, whatever you decide keep making music and ill keep listening
@Area Man this is clearly more complex than you make it seem. there are plenty of indigenous people who dont have an issue with the term eskimo, there are things like the West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative where they use the term themselves.
Ahoy ihr wundervollen Menschlein Ich würde gern dazu meinen Senf mit euch teilen wollen: 1. Ich supporte euch weiterhin, bei jeder Entscheidung die ihr treffen werdet (ebenso mein gesamter Freundeskreis - wir lieben euch als Künstler und Personen
Ihr seid einfach die Besten 🤗. Was bei "Schimpfworten" das Problem ist, dass selbst wenn die Intention nicht böse gemeint ist hat das nichts mit dem Ergebnis zu tun. Ich bin froh das ihr euch Gedanken macht 👍🏻
Jap, siehe die alte 'ist ja voll schwul' Redewendung. Wenn ich mich beschwert habe hieß es, ich meine ja nicht das schwule blöd sind, ich benutze das Wort nur Synonym für Scheisse. Es wird leider nicht besser dadurch. Stellt euch vor ihr Name wäre 'N*ger nutte' statt Eskimo Callboy... Auch wenn man das lustig meint... Finde es jedenfalls gut dass zu reflektieren
@@j.w.1079 So einfach ist das nicht. Eskimo ist zumindest hier kein Schimpfwort, oder Herabwürdigung. Wenn du dir den Artikel auf (der deutschsprachigen) Wikipedia durchliest, ist auch Inuit nicht "problemlos". Und eigentlich kommt die Ablehnung des Wortes davon, dass man dachte das Wort würde "Rohfleischfresser" bedeuten, was jedoch wohl widerlegt ist. Es kommt wahrscheinlich vom "Schneeschuhflechter" (siehe Wikipedia). Also eigentlich hat sich der Ursprung des Problems erledigt.
Ich finde den reflektierten Umgang auch sehr gut. Und gerade mit dem Term "Eskimo" ist es auch anders als wie z.B. dem in Deutschland benutzten "Neger" oder "Mohr", die hier nicht mit dem im angelsächsischen Raum "Ni**er" gleichzusetzen sind, aber mittlerweile ähnlich behandelt werden. Bei den "Eskimos" ist es eher wie früher mit dem "Deutschen": Den gab es so gar nicht: Da gab es Sachsen, Bayern, Friesen, Braunschweiger, .... Und bei den Eskimos ist auch so, dass es da regional sehr unterschiedliche Gruppen gibt: Die in Alaska und Kanada lebenden, die in Siberien leben Gruppen, und natürlich die Grönländischen auch noch. Und jede Gruppe hat andere Vorstellungen zu dem Begriff "Eskimo" - die Ursprüngliche Abneigung war wohl nur bei einer kleinen Gruppe, die die Herkunft nicht richtig Verstand, und lieber "Inuit" genannt werden wollten, während es andere gibt (auch heute noch) für die "Inuit" gar nicht geht, und die lieber "Eskimos" sein wollen. Das ihr da jetzt nochmal ein paar Leute zu antriggert finde ich richtig gut. Und egal was dabei hinterher rauskommt, ob ihr weiter "Eskimo Callboy" seid, oder ihr euch dann "Arctic Lover" oder sonstwie nennt, an eurer Musik und Einstellung wird das nichts ändern.
Discovered this band last year. Shocked me how much I enjoyed them and still enjoy them. Good luck for your future, with whatever name you guys decide and please keep us up on this album!
I'm from the US and don't know one person who finds the word Eskimo to be an insult. We grew up with it the same way you did. This is just the same small group of people who get offended by everything who unfortunately now seem to represent all of us here in the States. Gets so old hearing them cry and complain constantly -- I say ignore them and keep the name
Languages as a whole, and the meaning of specific words, evolve over time. Even some words that can be slightly inappropriate depending on the context can become completely inappropriate some years or decades later. The fact that you are willing to evolve along with these connotations is proof in and of itself that you never meant any harm, and I completely respect you for that. I'm honestly a little late to the party when it comes to discovering your music - I randomly came across a reaction video to Pump It and I was like "whoa, who are these guys?" and I've gone back and checked out all your music since then and become a fan. And I can tell from videos such as this one that you're people who not only truly care about their fan base, but also are willing to adjust in order to make even more people feel welcome. It's very clear that your music is meant to spread joy, and it's then completely understandable that you don't want to leave a bad taste with such things as some of your older songs and perhaps even your current name. The fact that you're even taking it as seriously as this, posting these updates and really looking into it thoroughly, once again shows that you're not out to hurt anyone and want to be as respectful as possible while still maintaining a certain edgy humor. I'm probably what some would call a very liberal person - anti-racism, anti-homophobia, anti-discrimination of any kind - but I can still tell the difference between when something is just a bit of humor and when people are genuinely stereotypical, and everything I've seen so far of your videos and music etc. tells me that you're not trying to be genuinely stereotypical. Also, I'm a musician myself and have had a band in the past where I wrote a lot of lyrics, and I understand the feeling of looking back and no longer thinking that some lyrical choices were the best and could potentially be misunderstood. The fact that you're acknowledging this as well shows that aforementioned adaptability and will to evolve. So for what this guy's opinion is worth, I'll continue to be a fan and support you guys.
Well said! I agree wholeheartedly. They're doing a fantastic job, and I cannot wait to hear more, no matter what they decide to call themselves. (International Callboy?)
@@sarahpike8105 Haha, that's a good suggestion. I feel that the Callboy part can definitely still remain - International Callboy, Neon Callboy, MC Callboy, something like that!
You've had me since Hypa Hypa boys. I'll be a fan of yours as long as you don't change who you are and what you're about, no matter what your name is. If you make a change do it for the right reasons. All the people who said talk to Representatives of the Inuit Nations are I think on the right track.
You guys are amazing, whatever decisions you make, we are all behind you, I have a 5 year old daughter that absolutely loves your songs as well as myself, you guys are always so fun, thank you for everything and keep bringing those amazing tracks!!
Schön wieder von euch zu hören! Nico, die weiterhin gute Besserung. Was soll ich zu dem ganzen Thema sagen. Ich verfolge euch schon lange, war bei jeder Tour auf nem Konzert in meiner Nähe und ich feier einfach wirklich fast jedes Lied, was von euch kommt. Wenn meine psyche mal wieder mein Hirn fickt, macht mir alexa Eskimo Callboy an und ich kann wieder lächeln. Nico kenne ich noch von ttraw und da hab ich mich häufiger mal mit ihm unterhalten, ein herzensguter Mensch. Als er zu euch kam, ist der Traum, der vorher in meinem Kopf war, wahr geworden. Nachdem ttraw sich aufgelöst und ihr euch von sushi getrennt habt, schoss mir durch den Kopf "na sollen sie doch Nico holen, das wäre geil" und genau das passiert. So lebt meine zweitliebste Band in meiner Lieblingsband weiter. Diese ganze Kontroverse über Lieder und Namen ist mir persönlich egal. Ich kann verstehen, dass es euch beschäftigt, vor allem, wenn Dinge vorfallen, wie ihr berichtet. Aber für mich ändert das nichts. Ihr seid meine Lieblingsband, weil ich euch als Personen mag und weil ich eure Musik liebe. Mir egal, ob ihr Eskimo Callboy, feuchter Baumwollschlüpfer, Oma auf Speed heißt oder sonst wie heißt, ich werde euch treu bleiben :) Und ich weiß, dass ihr eine Lösung für alles finden werdet. Bleibt euch einfach selbst treu und dann wird es werden ❤
Glad you are feeling better Nico! It'll be strange seeing the name go, but I respect the decision. I feel like a very small amount of people actually know that "Eskimo" is a derogatory term for the Inuit tribes and others of Canada. It's not taught nor explained as much to people like other ones. That said, I can't wait for the new album! If Pump It is any indication, this new one is going to be great! 🤘
I feel like also the idea that Eskimo doesn't have the background like "indian" or the n-word. I'm not sure of any major history surrounding groups that came up with the name eskimo?
@@katiescott3354 my point exactly. If you want to learn why the n-word is bad it's really easy to find answers. If you want to know more about why "Eskimo" is bad you literally have to research it yourself. I'm from Michigan and as far as we Michiganders knew it was the name of a Native tribe in Canada. I only recently (about 2ish years ago) found out from my uncle that it's a derogatory term for the Inuit people.
@@ianmcpeck424 I lived in Alaska for most of my life and other than the interior tribes, most of the Inuit and other brethren tribes were not offended by the term. In fact they embraced it as a differentiation from the interior tribes. I know of the words origins, but most of the people that would properly be called Eskimo have taken is as a badge of pride rather than a slur or racist term. I have lived with these people, and believe me, origins aside, the term is not considered racist by the very people that it applies to.
Names are just labels, don’t mind changing it if you want. The big deal is your music, so keep on doing beautiful things and everything will move on smoothly.
Freut mich, dass es Nico soweit gut geht. Mein Mann und ich sitzen gerade selbst in Quarantäne. Macht echt keinen Spaß.^^ Mit dem Namen ist echt ne schwirige Sache. Zum einen hängt eure Identität dran und zum anderen ist es für einen Teil der Weltbevülkerung eine Beleidigung. Wie ihr schon sagtet, also unbetroffene Person ist es ne anstregende Sache da die richtige Antwort, die Balance zu finden. Wünsche euch dabei viel Erfolg und nen langen Atem. Auf jeden Fall viel Liebe aus Bochum. Glück auf!
As an American, I will say the name initially gave me a big hesitation before I heard any of your work. That said, after getting to know the band a little through the music, lyrics, videos, behind the scenes, etc., I don't associate that word with the negative anymore. To me, it really does end up a case of reclaiming the word for something else in a positive way. HOWEVER, I'm not a native person, or a person that is offended by that word personally, so my opinion is a bit moot there. I really sympathize for you guys because this is a tricky spot for sure. Regardless, huge huge HUGE kudos to you for even bringing up this topic at all. That shows you guys have massive balls (in a good way) to put this at the front and say "hey, this isn't who we are and we don't like how it makes people feel when they see it." Whatever you choose to do, I have such crazy newfound respect for you guys.
Wer das hier noch liest herzlichen Glückwunsch du hast an die 1000 Kommentare gelesen! Aber zurück zum Thema ich liebe euch Jungs echt ihr seid meine absolute lieblingsband! Wenn ihr euren Namen ändern wollt würde ich empfehlen es so zu ändern dass es möglichst nah am ursprünglichen Namen bleibt. Haut rein und gute musikideen euch!
I actually love how reflected you are in your thoughts. I'm really looking forward to see you in my home town in Oberhausen in March. Alles Gute Nico, freue mich sehr Euch da zu sehen!
Ich glaube nicht, dass ein Namenswechsel euch langfristig schaden wird, weil ihr einfach eine sehr treue Fanbase habt. Der neue Name sollte aber mindestens genau so schwachsinnig und stumpf sein..
Can't wait to hear more from you! Love you guys so much! I'm really glad Nico's feeling better and you guys are moving up. The name change is appreciated by those affected, I'm sure. Good on you guys for being mindful and considerate!
I have never seen it as a bad word, but I'd just change it and move on. Average German Callboy, no one can say anything to that 🤣 // Ich hab das Wort zwar nie als negativ betrachtet, aber ich würde den Namen einfach ändern und gut. Average German Callboy, da kann euch keiner was 🤣
Endlich eine Band die mit ihren Fans redet. Ja, für uns in Europa ist der Name egal, aber für eure Karriere außerhalb, ist es eine ganz andere Geschichte. Ich denke das die Fans kein Problem damit hätten wenn ihr euren Namen andern würdet. Ich würde sagen besser früher als später.
Hello boys. First of all, thank you very much for your music. its actually some of the best stuff ive ever heard. It makes a lot of sense to change name, and it would be easier for you. I'd say, just go for it!
Raider heißt heute auch Twix. Sonst ändert sich nix. Und sich im Nachhinein einen komplett neuen Namen ausdenken zu dürfen ist doch auch irgendwie n geiler Luxus den nicht jede Band hat! 😉
Listen - I don’t care what you guys are called. Y’all could be called Fuzzy Kitty Die Die… what’s important is the quality of music that you guys produce. You guys reinvigorated this genre of music for me, and so many other people that I force feed all of your content to. If y’all feel it’s necessary for your growth to change the name of the band, then I say do it. You guys still put out amazing tunes and you are loved for them. Much respect and appreciation from Texas, can’t wait to see you in Dallas later this year. Keep up the amazing work guys, don’t let the world negativity get you down. Ever. You guys are truly and incredible musical experience.
I feel like you guys did a great job in the situation and getting a new name doesnt change youre band at all its still the band who is open fun and welcoming for everyone im exited for the new songs to come out 🤗 and hopefully you guys have a great day 😁
It is excellent that you all are looking into this topic and as a fan, I very much appreciate being kept up-to-date with these events. Wishing y'all the best in navigating this complex situation.
Ich finde es sehr geil das ihr euch das Thema so zu Herzen nehmt und das zeigt ja ganz klar das ihr nicht zu der negativen Gesinnung des Namens steht. Ich meine egal wie ihr euch entscheidet ich höre eure Musik weiter. Aber ich persönlich wäre für eine namens Änderung weil Grade seit hypa hypa ihr nicht nur in Europa eine Reichweite habt, die sollte euch richtig da stellen . Z.b die clivland Indians haben ja auch vor ein paar Jahren ihren Namen geändert . Das ist viel Arbeit und auch Grade wegen dem Merch und den Alben in physischer vorm schwierig ,aber ich denke das sich das für euch und eure Musik als der richtige wegen erweisen würde. Macht auf jeden weiter so geile Musik ihr habt mir Garde in der Corona Krise viel Freude gebracht👍
Nur witzig das die eigentlichen Indianer nicht die Namensänderung wollten, sondern nur kleine Gruppen auf Twitter, die sich wichtig machen. Aber hey, wenn man unwichtigen Menschen eine Plattform gibt, werden Sie halt wichtig für irgend jemanden. Die Indianer haben tatsächlich gesagt das es Ihnen total egal ist. Und ich wette, das ist hier nicht anders. Es sind nur unwichtige Menschen die damit Ihr Geld verdienen, um sich irgendwo auf den Schlips getreten zu fühlen.
Normale gute Leute, die geile Mucke machen und in der Lage sind reflektiert über sich selbst zu sprechen und mit schwierigen Themen verantwortungsvoll umgehen. So muss das!
I don't care what you guys decide to call yourselves. You're music is incredible and I can't wait to see your show in Louisville, KY. Already got the tickets! 🤘
I will always support you guys, I find it very endearing how mature you guys are dealing with everything. I know you guys meant no harm at all and As a Canadian fan I hope to see you guys perform here! A Similar thing happened to a major sports team in Canada called the Edmonton Eskimos, they had to change their names to the Elks because Canada realized eskimos was actually a derogatory name used to describe the aboriginals living in the northern parts of Canada.
Super geil, ich finde diese kritische Selbstrefektion super! Und wichtig dabei: es ist ein Prozess, der Zeit braucht und das ist auch gut so. Schön, dass ihr das so transparent kommuniziert, weiter so!
Ich kann mich meinen Vorrednern nur anschließen: Was für ein Glück, dass es Nico wieder besser geht und toll, dass ihr eure alten Texte nochmal überdenkt. Zum Thema Bandname denke ich auch, dass die Abkürzung EC eine gute Wahl wäre (JBO zum Beispiel haben das auch so gemacht, nachdem sie die lange Version nicht mehr verwenden durften), EC kann für vieles stehen, diskriminiert niemanden und würde trotzdem nicht so viel verändern. Jedenfalls danke für eure Offenheit und Transparenz und macht weiter so!
Ich finde es klasse, was ihr euch da für Gedanken drum macht. Im Endeffekt wäre das beste wohl tatsächlich eine Namensänderung. Zeiten ändern sich.. Was 2010 noch "in Ordnung" war ist es jetzt einfach nicht mehr in dem Ausmaß. Und Niko, Schön, dass du wieder fit bist :)
I think that to give you guys the biggest possible market and maximize opportunities, a name change should be on the cards. It goes without saying that your intent was never to hurt or offend anyone, but it pays to think about the people who know nothing about you, could see you name and immediately form an opinion. The tunes are ultimately what matter, and the good vibes!
Ich finde es mega genial, dass Ihr den Prozess offen legt und und mitnehmt auf die Reise, wohin auch immer sie führen wird. Wie schon gemailt, ein Namenswechsel bringt eine Band nicht um, siehe Majestica, die ihren alten Namen auch ablegen mussten. Das wird gut werden, wir sind alle an Bord unt unterstützen Euch!
Ich steh hier hinter euch, ich finde es wichtig, alte Fehler anzuerkennen und zu verbessern. Wenn ihr wirklich etwas anpasst, empfinde ich das als zeichen von Stärke Seine Jugendsünden zu kritisieren ist ein Zeichen dafür, seitdem gewachsen zu sein. Wer nichts an seiner Jugend auszusetzen hat, ist geistig mit 12 stehengeblieben. (nein, ihr müsst nicht alle eure Jugendzeit hassen deswegen, man darf an die "guten alten Zeiten" denken, als alles noch einfacher war. Aber man sollte sich eingestehen können, dass man dahin nicht zurückwill)
Love you guys for adding clarity and context for those who clearly needed it. I'll still support you guys and I think you're doing the best thing for everyone involved. Can't wait to see the new name and hear all the great new music! Tschüss!
I think regardless of what you guys do, I myself and many other people will continue to rock the hell out of your music, cause it truly is a much different and magical sound that I am so hooked on and now many of my friends are. Whatever you guys choose to do, your true fans will stick by and support you.
Honestly had no idea "Eskimo" was a vulgar slur. I just thought the name you guys had, has a nice unique sound to it. Hope you guys get that sorted out, and hope everything else goes swimmingly
When i google the term "Eskimo" i only find articles about it being a general term for certain ethnic groups arount the arctic, and there is no real controversy around it. I think any "controversy" stems once more from people who think they have to get offended on behalve of others for signal virtuing. Nehmt diese Debatte nicht zu ernst Jungs, die indigenen Völker haben damit anscheinend null Probleme. Bleibt euch einfach treu, ihr seid voll in Ordnung!
@@Cennti its not just americans. they are german. If you actually look at legit news sources, instead of buying the mainstream shtick, youd see that its worldwide. It really helps to know people in other countries and states to get the facts from boots on the ground. Like my buddy bill from green jello, any advertising is good advertising right??, showed live streams of stores full of food in la while there were supposedly shortages in la. On a side note im the guy that exposed corey feldman for throwing a party at the rainbow while he was supposedly home scared for his life from death threats and attempts.
@@Cennti its not just Americans , here in Canada a football team in the CFL had to change their name from the Edmonton Eskimos to the Elks. It may not seem like a big deal where you are from but it is in canada especially up in the territories.
As a big fan here in Australia I think it’s up to you guys what ever happens as longs as you keep producing music I will still listen, regardless of the name. My kids 3 and 10 love the music my daughter 3 year old always requests Hypa Hypa we love it. Also side note we have a band in Australia called Eskimo Joe fairly certain they have toured the states and not coped any crap but anyway rock on
As far as a name change goes, yeah it seems like a pretty big deal and a scary change, but whatever the name change is I'll keep enjoying your music! You guys are great!
