Bob5151 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 I've noticed over the past few years, that I've really gotten over a personal peeve of mine where I wanted everything in a uniform or logo to match. An example: I used to dislike that TORONTO was solid, while BLUE JAYS the distinctive split-lettering. I always wanted the TORONTO to match, so everything could be nice and neat and perfect. Now, when I look at the Blue Jays logo, I really like that Toronto is different than Blue Jays; it helps to break up the logo. Another one: I always wanted the helmet to have the same 2 stripes as the jersey and the pants. While I still think that would be preferable to the one stripe, I think the mismatched stripes give the look a little bit of personality, and prevents it from looking too over-designed, where everything HAS to match. Same thing with the Maple Leafs' current look: The single stripe on the jersey hem and the pants (rather than carrying the 2-stripe theme throughout) helps to break up the look and prevents a look where everything matches TOO well. These are things that used to bother me, but now I have started to lean the other way, and it doesn't bother me as much when things like stripe color/size/outline/layout don't bother me as much as they used to when the exact theme doesn't repeat over the entire uniform. Do you have any personal logo/uniform "rules" that you've relaxed, or changed thoughts entirely on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampman Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 None of those things bug me. It might be better if they match--it might not be. Comic Sans walks into a bar, and the bartender says, "Sorry, we don't serve your type here." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 I guess I am pretty old and curmudgeonly. I pretty much hold onto most rules. The closest I can come is not being as interested in MLB going with no-NOB at home and using an NOB on the road. It was never a rule but I liked it. That was a nice little tradition that I still recall being done by some teams. But that's pretty much gone now and I don't really lament that reality. Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 I used to never notice or care about the Colts’ helmet until last year, and now it bothers me every time I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 With this new era of limited crowds or crowdless games, I say we should let ads stay on uniforms. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky1324 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 minute ago, neo_prankster said: With this new era of limited crowds or crowdless games, I say we should let ads stay on uniforms. But in a few months, when stadiums are back to full capacity, would you get rid of them? the user formerly known as cdclt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, QCS said: But in a few months, when stadiums are back to full capacity, would you get rid of them? I'm not too sure. Because there may be a chance those uniform ads could be a viable revenue stream, especially for teams that have been unable to have crowds or unable to play in their own market (ex. 49ers, SJ Sharks) for the past year. HOWEVER, It would be nice if Charlotte's city crown could be shared by the Hornets, Panthers, Checkers, Knights and the new MLS club. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky1324 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 minute ago, neo_prankster said: I'm not too sure. Because there may be a chance those uniform ads could be a viable revenue stream, especially for teams that have been unable to have crowds or unable to play in their own market (ex. 49ers, SJ Sharks) for the past year. HOWEVER, It would be nice if Charlotte's city crown could be shared by the Hornets, Panthers, Checkers, Knights and the new MLS club. That's the thing, they are a very viable revenue stream. That's why we're seeing the NHL's helmet ads continue and why the NBA hasn't dropped the sponsor patch. And once they start, they won't stop. As for the crown, I'd love to see it shared, but the trademark is owned by the city. Those teams would have to pay to use it, which they don't seem keen on doing. the user formerly known as cdclt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCM0313 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 On 3/14/2021 at 8:32 AM, Bob5151 said: I've noticed over the past few years, that I've really gotten over a personal peeve of mine where I wanted everything in a uniform or logo to match. An example: I used to dislike that TORONTO was solid, while BLUE JAYS the distinctive split-lettering. I always wanted the TORONTO to match, so everything could be nice and neat and perfect. Now, when I look at the Blue Jays logo, I really like that Toronto is different than Blue Jays; it helps to break up the logo. Another one: I always wanted the helmet to have the same 2 stripes as the jersey and the pants. While I still think that would be preferable to the one stripe, I think the mismatched stripes give the look a little bit of personality, and prevents it from looking too over-designed, where everything HAS to match. Same thing with the Maple Leafs' current look: The single stripe on the jersey hem and the pants (rather than carrying the 2-stripe theme throughout) helps to break up the look and prevents a look where everything matches TOO well. These are things that used to bother me, but now I have started to lean the other way, and it doesn't bother me as much when things like stripe color/size/outline/layout don't bother me as much as they used to when the exact theme doesn't repeat over the entire uniform. Do you have any personal logo/uniform "rules" that you've relaxed, or changed thoughts entirely on? The Colts’ uniforms provide an example of something on which I’ve changed: I used to hate sleeve/shoulder stripes that didn’t go all the way around. Anymore I see them as a function of tight-fitting jerseys. (I still get illogically happy when I see one that does go all the way around, though.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 On 3/28/2021 at 12:17 PM, QCS said: That's why we're seeing the NHL's helmet ads continue I laughed when the NHL tried to claim with a straight face that helmet ads are only for this one season. Yeah, sure. They're here and will not go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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