BroadwayBlueshirt Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Child with poor motor skills + construction paper + scissors = This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 This makes the Vancouver logo look decent by comparison.That brings to mind the comments made about the Vancouver 2010 logo....http://boards.sportslogos.net/index.php?sh...p;p=entry I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeaks4 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Not sure if this has been posted, but the proposed design for the Chicago 2016 Olymics has been disallowed because of a rule from the IOC that states "shall not contain the Olympic symbol, the Olympic motto, the Olympic flag, any other Olympic-related imagery [such as] flame, torch, medal, etc." Which is a real shame, because this would of been a GREAT rebound from London.Source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_cat_eyes Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 SPORT EDITORS' BLOG We've had a huge reaction to the launch of the new logo - most of it negative Interactive Olympics editor Claire Stockshmmm I wonder why that could be!! Maybe because it sucks and I will probably not watch them now (not that I would have anyway)."Cat Eyes" - Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 This makes the Vancouver logo look decent by comparison.That brings to mind the comments made about the Vancouver 2010 logo....http://boards.sportslogos.net/index.php?sh...p;p=entryIn what way? I know you like the Vancouver logo, but when I made my comparison I was speaking in terms of my opinion, not yours, or anyone else's. The only thing that the Vancouver logo has over the London logo is that you can tell what the Vancouver logo is. The London logo looks like a series of pointy blotches. Both logos fall short because they fail to use images that represent the whole of the host nation. When a city is chosen as an Olympic site it's not just a big deal for the city, it's a big deal for the country.For the 2010 games, sure Vancouver is the host city, but in the larger scheme of things it's Canada hosting the world. Rather then use an emblem that represents one part of Canada (the Inuit), the maple leaf should have been used, as it transcends the many parts of the country to represent Canada as a whole. That's why it was chosen as our national emblem, and that's why it should be featured on the 2010 Vancouver logo. As for 2012, sure, London may be hosting the games, but in the larger picture it's Britain that's hosting the world. Rather then use blotchy pieces of colour, a truly British symbol should have been incorporated. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 This makes the Vancouver logo look decent by comparison.That brings to mind the comments made about the Vancouver 2010 logo....http://boards.sportslogos.net/index.php?sh...p;p=entryIn what way? ... just the outrage over the final design... (to be honest... the maple leaf motif is a bit tiring for me....) I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_cat_eyes Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 This makes the Vancouver logo look decent by comparison.That brings to mind the comments made about the Vancouver 2010 logo....http://boards.sportslogos.net/index.php?sh...p;p=entryIn what way? ... just the outrage over the final design... (to be honest... the maple leaf motif is a bit tiring for me....)I agree! Every time something in Canada happens it is a maple that repsesents it. Canoes, beavers, moose, wide open spaces, rivers, oceans...It all represents Canada in some way shape or form. Just because the maple leaf is on our flag doesn't meen that it is the only symbol of Canada. It might be the easiest to represent but come there is alot of creative people out there...i'm sure there could be something else."Cat Eyes" - Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEWJ Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 |Â BROWNS | BUCKEYES | CAVALIERS | INDIANSÂ | Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 This makes the Vancouver logo look decent by comparison.That brings to mind the comments made about the Vancouver 2010 logo....http://boards.sportslogos.net/index.php?sh...p;p=entryIn what way? ... just the outrage over the final design... (to be honest... the maple leaf motif is a bit tiring for me....)I wouldn't say so. There's a reason the maple leaf is used as much as it is, it's our national symbol. Like American themed logos always come back to the stars and stripes or the bald eagle and British themed logos always come back to the Union Jack. Those marks identify those countries, and the maple leaf identifies Canada. It's been worn on the sleeves, caps, and collars of the men who've died for this country since before we were a country. It's been on the sweaters, jumpers, shirts, etc... of our national teams before the current flag was adopted. The leaf was even featured prominently on the old red ensign, the current flag's strongest rival during the 1964 flag debate. It's on our coat of arms, our flag, it's used by our military and national teams alike to say "we are Canada" to the world. That's why the Vancouver logo is a sub-par design. It omits the strongest image that identifies this nation to the rest of the world. Instead the leaf is pushed aside for an emblem of a section of the population. The Inuksuk doesn't represent Canada, it represents the Inuit, much like the bison represents Manitobians, the fleurs-de-lis represent the Québécois, the trillium for Ontarians, and the four trees for PEIslanders. The maple leaf as our national symbol reflects all of us, and should be featured on the logo of an event where we host the rest of the world. The same thing is wrong with the London 2012 logo. Aside from the obvious piss-poor design job, it's just the year "2012." This is an event in which Britain will host the world. The logo should reflect that by using a symbol that says "we are Great Britain" to the world. A Union Jack, lion, or Britannia figure should be be the central emblem of the 2012 logo, not the number "2012" itself. The 2012 logo has no heart, it conveys no sense of who and what Britain is to the rest of the world. It's just a number. It's a poorly designed number at that. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB33 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Needs stripes.Lots and lots of stripes. Or just one big one to cover the whole thing. #CHOMPCHOMPCHOMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncoempire Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 That's the worst logo I have ever seen in my life. I dare say it makes the Buffaslug look charming by comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJM Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 This is crap. Send this back to the 80s where it belongs along side all the other outrageous neon designs. Ugh! (MLF) Chicago Cannons,  (IHA) Phoenix Firebirds - 2021 Xtreme Cup Champions (WAFL) Phoenix Federals - WAFL World Bowl XII Champions (Defunct) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 400,000 pounds for THAT?That's $842,955 CDN!wtf............................ gimme a damn quarter and I could come up with something better than that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 When I heard about the Lisa Simpson reference, I could not figure it out until I saw THIS.... I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eMKayUSA Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 FINALLY! A logo worse than the slug! And it only took a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izombie Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 as an Englishman I would like to officially apologize for that excuse for a high level logo!!It's being slated all over the UK and there's even a debate going on right now on the radio about how bad it really is!!Words just fail me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgizh Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 That's why they should've given these Games to the French Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joely Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I likewsie feel the need to distance myself from the monstrosity. Someone's been paying too much attention to the NME and it's dogged attempt to define 'new rave' as a genuine scene...glow sticks et al...To be honest the reason we've ended up with this is that as a nation we feel pretty awkward about patriotism, and that pc values have led to us ignoring "traditional" british symbols (ie. Union Flag)...the other issue was attempting to get away from focusing on London too much. there's been a lot of a attention on the commitees failure to properly involve the entire nation. A reporter was in Weymouth (where the sailing is happening - on the south coast) yesterday (on the fine BBC radio 5 live)and all the people he interviewed appreciated the fact it wasn't 'london centric' - it should be noted that none of them could tell it said 2012 until they were told...enough said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonz Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 When I heard about the Lisa Simpson reference, I could not figure it out until I saw THIS.... Hahaha, that's hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Donald Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 The BBC have nicknamed it the 'Oh No' logo.Blair says that the logo should "inspire people to make their lives better" or some drivel along them lines. FYI there are currently 25,857 signatures on the online petition to have it abolished.And on the subject of National identity being reflected in the logo - one only has to look at Glasgow's bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games to see its not that difficult.http://www.glasgow2014.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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