Shmee Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 I just noticed this really for the first time yesterday when I opened up http://www.nfl.com. When I saw all of the leage's logos together, I noticed that every logo that has a face, including all animals, the Flying Elvis, and even the Browns' helmet, faces to the right. In fact, the Philadelphia Eagles logo is the only exception to this rule. Anyone know why Philly is the only team that has its logo facing to the left? In the NHL, the direction that faces are turned to are pretty balanced between left and right.Just thought I'd share something I thought was a little quirky. The world's foremost practitioners of professional tag-team wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Wow I dont konw maybe its facing foraward as to be charging forward, and the Eagles face left beacuse the neck forms and E www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 In the primary logo, it is facing right:I would think they should face left, since your eye moves left to right it would give the faces more attention? "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 I agree - it flows better that way.The old Eagle emblem, with the full-body Eagle clutching a football, faced left as well. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Has anyone noticed that a lot of graphics on television show the helmet facing right? Might that have something to do with it? I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 It's got to be an issue of us reading left to right. We think of right being forward from left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 It's got to be an issue of us reading left to right. We think of right being forward from left. Well if you were Chinese or Arabic, it would be the other way around I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 True enough.The reason that most helmets are shown facing right is because that's the side that shows off the logo in its correct form. Most NFL logos are the same on both sides (Packers, Raiders, Chargers) or a mirror image (Seahawks, Broncos). Then there are the two teams who have separate logos for each side of the helmet - the Chiefs and Ravens. Everytime they show those helmets facing left, they're not showing the actual logo of the team. Well, kinda not the actual logo of the team.You know what I mean! The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebod39 Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 I believe the Bengals leaping tiger faces left.From a design standpoint, things just look better facing right.It seems to convey motion and the essence of moving forward.The Eagles still looks great facing left and yes also because of the "E".Which makes me wonder why the primary lfaces right, that's inconsistent.on a personal note I hate when newspapers or TV graphics show theleft side of the Steelers helmet, blank black. I always do a double take as to who it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMan Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 cool- an eagles exception!ive always wondered about that myself... "We have nothing to fear except fear itself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 It is a cultural thing. In western society, moving or facing left to right signifies good or positive. Moving or facing right to left signifies negative or evil. We talked about this in an animation class I had. "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampman Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 True enough.The reason that most helmets are shown facing right is because that's the side that shows off the logo in its correct form. Most NFL logos are the same on both sides (Packers, Raiders, Chargers) or a mirror image (Seahawks, Broncos). Then there are the two teams who have separate logos for each side of the helmet - the Chiefs and Ravens. Everytime they show those helmets facing left, they're not showing the actual logo of the team. Well, kinda not the actual logo of the team.You know what I mean! And that's a tricky thing doing Madden helmets for actual teams--but fot eh CFL that is (or maybe was) onlt applicable to the Blue Bombers--the others face the same way or are mirrored... 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...
EagleFan344 Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Well on the jerseys the Eagle faces right. I suppose it would look retarded if it faced left. I really have no idea why it faces left. On all my Eagles gear it faces left I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyRock Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 The Saints logo faces right, that's obvious. New York Jets |3-3| First, AFC EastNew York Mets |74-88| Fourth, NL EastNew York Islanders|34-37-11| Fifth, Atlantic DivisionNew Orleans Hornets |21-45| Third, Southwest Division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj32 Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 My off the wall theory is that NFL logos face to the right due to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steeler logo on the helmet is on the right side. That particular logo is always facing right because if you had that helmet face left, you would either be showing the blank side of the helmet or you would be showing the helmet incorrectly with a Steeler logo. I think just out of habit the NFL has all (or most) logos facing right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebod39 Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 the Eagle faces left on the left sleeve (wearers left) and right on the right sleeve,So it's always pointing toward the front of the jersey or facing forward if you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj32 Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 the Eagle faces left on the left sleeve (wearers left) and right on the right sleeve,So it's always pointing toward the front of the jersey or facing forward if you will. Which is also true of helmet logos that don't have letters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewharrington Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 and the ravens and chiefs which DO have letters. the arrow and bird alwasy face forward, but the letters are always the right way. I still don't have a website, but I have a dribbble now! http://dribbble.com/andyharry [The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy or opinions of adidas and/or its brands.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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