GeauxColonels Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 The logo that has been hated by the majority of LSU fans since it's unveiling is finally losing it's 9th life. LSU is slowly phasing out the cartoon tiger head logo that, in various iterations, spent more than a decade as the official face of the University. A stylized snarling tiger head that is essentially a graphic refresh of the popular logo on LSUs football helmets will take its place as the primary mark. LSU hopes the new logo resonates with a fan base that cherishes nostalgia."What we were trying to do is have a timeless tiger head, said LSU spokesman Michael Bonnette. "We figure the one thats on the helmet, with a few tweaks, gives us that.http://tigerrag.com/football/toon-out-unpopular-lsu-logo-being-put-to-pastureThe logo will be replaced with the updated version of the football helmet logo that was introduced this fall on the LSU basketball court and basketball uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRicSlick Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I don't get the hate for the logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxColonels Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 I don't get the hate for the logo.There's a feminine quality to it that many of us could not get past. That and the love for the old logo is massive. I think this is a good way to appease the masses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueYankee26 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Me neither, it's a nice logo.. trueyankee26.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlotteIllini88 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Wait, so LSU fans actually like that tiger helmet logo? Or is that a joke? That's one of the most hideous logos I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Toonces looks like a generic high school logo, to be honest. Something you'd see on a sign or the wall of a gym of any school with Tigers as a mascot. The newer logo is a decent update of the helmet logo. It's easier to associate with LSU. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicageaux Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Every time I see the Toonces head by itself, I think of this:The head looks like it's just plopped on the body and I can't unsee it. I don't remember the exact number, but the athletic department paid a ridiculous amount of money for that logo and most of the traditionalists threw a fit when it was unveiled. After the eye was unveiled and the new logo at center court, it was just a matter of time until the logo got phased out. I'm interested if they stick the new logo on the helmet or if it they keep the dandelion on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Every time I see the Toonces head by itself, I think of this:The head looks like it's just plopped on the body and I can't unsee it. I don't remember the exact number, but the athletic department paid a ridiculous amount of money for that logo and most of the traditionalists threw a fit when it was unveiled. After the eye was unveiled and the new logo at center court, it was just a matter of time until the logo got phased out. I'm interested if they stick the new logo on the helmet or if it they keep the dandelion on there.The eye's been around longer than Toonces, though. It's been around for a few decades, at least at midfield. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxColonels Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Every time I see the Toonces head by itself, I think of this:The head looks like it's just plopped on the body and I can't unsee it. I don't remember the exact number, but the athletic department paid a ridiculous amount of money for that logo and most of the traditionalists threw a fit when it was unveiled. After the eye was unveiled and the new logo at center court, it was just a matter of time until the logo got phased out. I'm interested if they stick the new logo on the helmet or if it they keep the dandelion on there.The eye's been around longer than Toonces, though. It's been around for a few decades, at least at midfield.True. But that was the only place it was found. It wasn't "logo-ized" until much later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicageaux Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Every time I see the Toonces head by itself, I think of this:The head looks like it's just plopped on the body and I can't unsee it. I don't remember the exact number, but the athletic department paid a ridiculous amount of money for that logo and most of the traditionalists threw a fit when it was unveiled. After the eye was unveiled and the new logo at center court, it was just a matter of time until the logo got phased out. I'm interested if they stick the new logo on the helmet or if it they keep the dandelion on there.The eye's been around longer than Toonces, though. It's been around for a few decades, at least at midfield.I don't believe Nike started putting it on merchandise until the mid 2000's though because Toonces wasn't selling. I could be totally wrong there but that's always what I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMac Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 That logo is hideous even if it is an updated version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCS Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Both logo's are bad but the new one is awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 The move is a pretty serious downgrade between bad logos. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 The "new" logo seems much worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave-Bird 08 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I love the version they are leaning toward. Has a really classic feel to it without being too much of an illustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSUViking Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Stripes aside, it looks more like a lion now. Poofy head. Looks like it has a mane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 It also reminds me a lot of the old Detroit Tigers logo and the one the Tiger-Cats used to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdougfresh Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 How they should handle that derpy logo. Credit to Torch Creative on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRicSlick Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I wanna know how "toonces" got his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddthebucfan Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I wanna know how "toonces" got his name.Toonces the Driving Cat from Saturday Night Live Shameless Self Promotion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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