DCarp1231 Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 35 minutes ago, the_grateful_ted said: 32’s is such a clunky sounding name, + there is already a “number” team in the league. It’s actually baffling how we ended up in a situation with SO MANY bad options, how does the capital of the US not inspire at least two or three somewhat generally well-liked nicknames? I mean, there’s 5 bird teams. 6 if Washington chooses “RedHawks”. One other team thats on the complete opposite side of the country with a number name isn’t going to hurt much. San Francisco 49ers Washington 32s 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyersfan Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 35 minutes ago, the_grateful_ted said: 32’s is such a clunky sounding name, + there is already a “number” team in the league. It’s actually baffling how we ended up in a situation with SO MANY bad options, how does the capital of the US not inspire at least two or three somewhat generally well-liked nicknames? Well, it did, "Wolves" of some sort seemed to be the consensus lead with the most positive reception, but "legal troubles" for the most popular and biggest league in America, of course. I know there is long history behind them, but we have multiple Giants, Cardinals, Jets, in the big 4, and there's countless Eagles, Lions, Falcons, Bears, Raiders etc. when you factor in College Football too. Are the Minnesota Timberwolves and Arkansas State RedWolves really giving them THAT much trouble that they have to -potentially- disappoint the fans? I guess I don't understand the copyrights and trademarks, if they design a whole brand that is independent in design from those others, there can't be that much of an issue, no? Minnesota can't own everything to do with a wolf in sports, right? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont care Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Cujo said: "Football Team" would easily surpass Kraken as the worst name in the history of all big 4 pro sportsball. But is it worse than wild? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentColon2 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Washington Wolfskins 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont care Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 10 minutes ago, flyersfan said: Well, it did, "Wolves" of some sort seemed to be the consensus lead with the most positive reception, but "legal troubles" for the most popular and biggest league in America, of course. I know there is long history behind them, but we have multiple Giants, Cardinals, Jets, in the big 4, and there's countless Eagles, Lions, Falcons, Bears, Raiders etc. when you factor in College Football too. Are the Minnesota Timberwolves and Arkansas State RedWolves really giving them THAT much trouble that they have to -potentially- disappoint the fans? I guess I don't understand the copyrights and trademarks, if they design a whole brand that is independent in design from those others, there can't be that much of an issue, no? Minnesota can't own everything to do with a wolf in sports, right? What about the Washington Independents. That would have been a perfect name 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgundy Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 8 minutes ago, flyersfan said: Well, it did, "Wolves" of some sort seemed to be the consensus lead with the most positive reception, but "legal troubles" for the most popular and biggest league in America, of course. I know there is long history behind them, but we have multiple Giants, Cardinals, Jets, in the big 4, and there's countless Eagles, Lions, Falcons, Bears, Raiders etc. when you factor in College Football too. Are the Minnesota Timberwolves and Arkansas State RedWolves really giving them THAT much trouble that they have to -potentially- disappoint the fans? I guess I don't understand the copyrights and trademarks, if they design a whole brand that is independent in design from those others, there can't be that much of an issue, no? Minnesota can't own everything to do with a wolf in sports, right? There's also the Chicago Wolves of the AHL, and they share a color scheme with Washington Football Team. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melancer46 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, the_grateful_ted said: 32’s is such a clunky sounding name, + there is already a “number” team in the league. It’s actually baffling how we ended up in a situation with SO MANY bad options, how does the capital of the US not inspire at least two or three somewhat generally well-liked nicknames? Nobody wants anything patriotic and that's the main thing people associate with DC. The Washington Cherry Blossoms and Washington Halfsmokes don't have a great ring to them. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinM6 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 11 hours ago, Scrumptious Ham said: I want a pig logo so bad! I don't want a lean, muscle ridden pig. I want a big, fat boy hog. r/usernamechecksout 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentColon2 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I’m all for rebranding the entire league with pig/hog related nicknames. first up: Philadelphia Rum Hams 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolingian Steamroller Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 43 minutes ago, melancer46 said: Nobody wants anything patriotic and that's the main thing people associate with DC. The Washington Cherry Blossoms and Washington Halfsmokes don't have a great ring to them. Mmmm, Halfsmokes.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 12 hours ago, Sec19Row53 said: I knew you were old, but that's OLD Good catch. I remember it, too. Let's just say I'll be singing "I Can't Drive 55" to myself in about seven months. I'm pretty sure we still had a box with that logo that was in the "use for shirts and other clothing" Christmas rotation until a few years ago. 2 Quote Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 2 hours ago, TruColor said: 32's is an Apostrophe Catastrophe. 32s. The apostrophe gives it some flair. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolingian Steamroller Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 2 hours ago, burgundy said: There's also the Chicago Wolves of the AHL, and they share a color scheme with Washington Football Team. Not a Chicago Wolves thread but just acknowledging the Wolves have not substantively changed their (awesome) jerseys in their entire, nearly 30 year history. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 2 hours ago, dont care said: But is it worse than wild? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
⋔ 4 ℞ ℞ $ Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 On 1/4/2022 at 12:40 PM, flyersfan said: The NFL has done a good job for the most part in brand cohesion. When you turn a game on, it should be clear the two teams you're watching without any need for extra stuff in terms of logos and field paintings and the announcers telling you. Teal and Orange? Dolphins. Black and Gold? Steelers. The very casual viewer should be able to know what team they're looking at instantly. Aqua* 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacat_12 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 3 hours ago, TruColor said: 32's is an Apostrophe Catastrophe. 32s. Tell that to the other number nickname team playing in a nation's capital. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
⋔ 4 ℞ ℞ $ Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 On 1/4/2022 at 2:58 PM, Survival79 said: Admirals = 8 letters February 2, 2022 = 02/02/22 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8 2 + 2 + 22 = 26; 2 + 6 = 8 February = 8 letters Redhawks = 8 letters 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tron1013 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 4 hours ago, DCarp1231 said: I mean, there’s 5 bird teams. 6 if Washington chooses “RedHawks”. One other team thats on the complete opposite side of the country with a number name isn’t going to hurt much. San Francisco 49ers Washington 32s Sorry to be late to the party on this, but what is the significance of "32s" with regard to Washington? If it is a joke that the WFT is the worst of all the 32 NFL teams then I appreciate the sarcasm but if there is a real meaning could someone please share? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 On 1/4/2022 at 11:56 AM, flyersfan said: Their hints of the phrases in the teasers: -hail to the greats that laid the foundation for our legacy -hail to the fans we consider family -we are and always have been Washington -we'll fight for our community -and together we will define our future -we will launch The Launch part feels significant, but idk what name that could refer to. Okay, so the finalists are apparently • Armada • Brigade • Commanders • Defenders • Football Team • Presidents • RedHawks “Hail to the Greats... foundation for our legacy” • Armada • Brigade • Commanders • Defenders • Football Team • Presidents • RedHawks ”Hail to the Fans we consider family” • Commanders • Defenders • Football Team • RedHawks “We are and have always been Washington” • Commanders • Defenders (XFL is still active) • Football Team “We’ll fight for our community” • Commanders • Football Team ”... together we will define our future” & “We will Launch” • Commanders • Football Team We have a winner! Commanders 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 minute ago, tron1013 said: Sorry to be late to the party on this, but what is the significance of "32s" with regard to Washington? If it is a joke that the WFT is the worst of all the 32 NFL teams then I appreciate the sarcasm but if there is a real meaning could someone please share? Thanks! The team was established in 1932. 4 Quote Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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