Comments on: toronto raptors linkage – sept 8

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:20:53 +0000

The Yankees have won more championships. Shouldn’t they be America’s team, then?

By: ebrian

ebrian — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:11:55 +0000

Thank you. All I’m saying is that it’s a *dumb* advertising gimmick.

By: Spudz

Spudz — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:49:16 +0000

They are the only NBA team in Canada, thus, they are officially “Canada’s team” by NBA standards.

I’m not really sure why this effects you so much. It may be an advertising gimmick, but so is everything else. You work for the government, for heaven’s sake.

By: ebrian

ebrian — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:25:19 +0000

Go ask Lansdell and Cybersteak if cheers for the Toronto Raptors because Bryan Colangelo says they’re Canada’s Team.

By: Spudz

Spudz — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:11:12 +0000

“For example if I lived in Vancouver, why would I cheer for the Raptors?” -eBrian

Well, Lansdell cheers for them and he’s in Newfoundland (or NB). Cyber cheers for them, and he’s in butt-f*ck-no-where (Dryden, MB).

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By: ebrian

ebrian — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:58:17 +0000

Yes, it would make sense to tell the Cowboys to stop the shenanigans once and for all and drop the ridiculous “America’s Team” slogan if they were doing it encourage their nation to rally behind them because they needed their undeserved fan support.

That is, until you found out that the Dallas Cowboys were deservedly labeled as America’s Team due to their enormous popularity — no matter where they played, people were cheering for them. They had an incredibly huge and loyal fan base, hold the record for the most consecutive sellouts. They have been to the “Finals” 8 times and won 5 times (tied for an NFL record).

Hopefully “Canada’s Team” can make out of the first round this year.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:37:15 +0000

wow…somebody better get the Cowboys on the phone and tell them to drop their “America’s Team” slogan.

By: ebrian

ebrian — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:16:33 +0000

Lost in translation? I think “being Canada’s team” pales in comparison to what the Conservative Party stands for. I honestly don’t think anyone buys the Canada’s Team garbage. It’s not like we have any Canadians on the roster.

If anything, fans might base their loyalty on proximity, kind of like those idiots who cheer for the Buffalo Bills. For example if I lived in Vancouver, why would I cheer for the Raptors? The likelihood of me ever seeing the Raptors in Toronto are unlikely because of Air Canada’s ridiculous air fares. It’s more likely I’d drive south (and then some more now that Seattle is gone) and watch a Portland game.

By: Spudz

Spudz — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:12:01 +0000

I think you got my point, without realizing that you did. Spudzs last blog post..LibraryThing's Top 106 Unread Books

By: ebrian

ebrian — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:48:29 +0000

If that’s all you think the Conservative Party stands for, I think I just found the one guy in Canada who knows less about politics than I do.