Ok NFL, FEAR BUBBLES THE LION!

M GO BLUE!!! · 04-13-2009, 04:56 PM

Set to be debuted 4/20 at Dunham's Sporting Goods in Madison Heights, MI.

Fear the LIONS!

Logan · 04-13-2009, 05:01 PM

Hahaha:

"The black outline must never be removed from the logo, even when it is not visible on a dark background."

Who the fuck are the Lions to demand anything? They should've made the outline the color of shit.

Mustang · 04-13-2009, 05:02 PM

When all else fails...

When the world is against you and you have an uphill battle...

When you want your fans to think you are progressing forward...

Redesign your logo

Logan · 04-13-2009, 05:05 PM

I'm willing to bet that outside of the few who follow the Lions and the most diehard football fans, no one would notice the change.

M GO BLUE!!! · 04-13-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Hahaha:

"The black outline must never be removed from the logo, even when it is not visible on a dark background."

Who the fuck are the Lions to demand anything? They should've made the outline the color of shit.

I loved that too. I bet that was written by Millen. The black outline does strike fear into the opponent, leaving them utterly helpless. In fact, it is so powerful it leaves the Lions players utterly helpless. Behold the power of the black outline, which shall exist even when invisible!

stevew · 04-13-2009, 05:09 PM

Are those helmets silver or white? Anyways, looks like the size of the lion dong changed, not much else.

Cringer · 04-13-2009, 05:14 PM

The Lion has eyes now? Is this because they couldn't see their opponents before?

Logan · 04-13-2009, 05:16 PM

They should've just shown that truck jackknifed.

Schmidty · 04-13-2009, 05:18 PM

I think it looks good. People just fear change.

Logan · 04-13-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

Set to be debuted 4/20 at Dunham's Sporting Goods in Madison Heights, MI.

Stupid day to debut it. People who are somehow still fans will obviously be stoned out of their minds that day.

Big Fo · 04-13-2009, 05:19 PM

Well they can't make the team any worse so they uglied up the logo.

M GO BLUE!!! · 04-13-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

I think it looks good. People just fear change.

I don't think it went far enough. I dislike the idea of going too far, but there isn't much of a change at all, and keeping the black outline just makes it laughable.

I see this every day and want this to be the Lions again.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-13-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

I think it looks good. People just fear change.

I agree. I have no problem with the change. It's only some minor stuff to make the lion look "more fierce." Did it accomplish the mission? Eh. Maybe. Maybe not.

At least they didn't go do something radical like completely re-design the logo or add teal or anything.

Still, I understand... When you go 0-16 and (justifiably) have been the laughing stock of the league for the past 8-9 years, no move will go uncriticised or mocked.

Mustang · 04-13-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

I see this every day and want this to be the Lions again.

You want the Lions to be someone on the back of another dude pointing his finger in his face while listening to records?

M GO BLUE!!! · 04-13-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

You want the Lions to be someone on the back of another dude pointing his finger in his face while listening to records?

You got me there, Mustang Sally.

How you like this?

SFL Cat · 04-13-2009, 05:49 PM

I'm afraid now.

Izulde · 04-13-2009, 05:59 PM

It looks like a logo a carmaker would use.

I mean I know it's Detroit and all, but still.

cartman · 04-13-2009, 06:02 PM

Well, at least this will give the MaxFB guys something to do while they are waiting for 3.0!

Passacaglia · 04-13-2009, 06:47 PM

I was excited to hear they were changing their logo, but when I saw the truck a few weeks back, I was really hoping that it wouldn't be it. Cuz it sucks. I've been wanting to get a Lions shirt for a while now, and held out to see if I'd like this. Maybe I can find a t-shirt with a throwback logo somewhere.

M GO BLUE!!! · 04-13-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I was excited to hear they were changing their logo, but when I saw the truck a few weeks back, I was really hoping that it wouldn't be it. Cuz it sucks. I've been wanting to get a Lions shirt for a while now, and held out to see if I'd like this. Maybe I can find a t-shirt with a throwback logo somewhere.

That's what I'd do. I haven't bought any Lions gear since the black bruise appeared around everything.

SFL Cat · 04-13-2009, 10:57 PM

I remember when I was a kid (60s, 70s) I used to think the Lions logo and colors were some of the coolest in the league. I'll never understand why people want to mess with a good thing.

Shkspr · 04-14-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

I think it looks good. People just fear change.

Change has a more imposing front seven than the Lions.

EagleFan · 04-14-2009, 12:50 AM

The Lions are already the most feared team in the NFL... on draft day.... by the "draftees" "please don't pick me...please... please"

JeeberD · 04-14-2009, 01:01 AM

Them Lions are totally frightening, yo....

RendeR · 04-14-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

... have been the laughing stock of the league for the past 8-9 years, no move will go uncriticised or mocked.

Welcome to my world.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-14-2009, 09:08 AM

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Welcome to my world.

M GO BLUE!!! · 04-14-2009, 01:50 PM

I'm now wondering if the problem with the Lions is that their logo is taking the steroids, but the players aren't.

Passacaglia · 04-14-2009, 01:57 PM

The weird thing is that even if I had a shirt of last year's logo, I don't think anyone would notice the difference -- you really need to examine the new logo to determine that it is different and uglier. On the other hand, if I buy a shirt with an old-school logo, my guess is that no one around here would recognize it as a Lions's shirt.

Passacaglia · 04-14-2009, 01:57 PM

Oh, and I miss Dunham's.

gstelmack · 04-14-2009, 02:00 PM

At least we have the correct RGB colors now for all the websites...

Autumn · 04-14-2009, 02:07 PM

Yeah, I'm not noticing a difference. Gives the fans something to talk about, I guess, but most of the rest of the country isn't going to notice.

I'm all for management trying to give a top to bottom overhaul of a team that's stinking it up, so sure, mix things up. Not sure this was worth the time, but whatever.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-14-2009, 02:08 PM

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Oh, and I miss Dunham's.

Fuck Dunham's! MC Sports is where it's at, yo! I worked at MC Sports for two years at both the "Tel Twelve" and "Ann Arbor" locations.

I once sold comedian Richard Lewis a pair of 25 lbs. dumb-bells and he tipped me $5 for the effort (I had to assemble them from free weights, since we were out of the solid kind.)

Passacaglia · 04-14-2009, 02:15 PM

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Fuck Dunham's! MC Sports is where it's at, yo! I worked at MC Sports for two years at both the "Tel Twelve" and "Ann Arbor" locations.

I once sold comedian Richard Lewis a pair of 25 lbs. dumb-bells and he tipped me $5 for the effort (I had to assemble them from free weights, since we were out of the solid kind.)

Oh, MC Sports was awesome, too. Are they still around?

Honolulu_Blue · 04-14-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Oh, MC Sports was awesome, too. Are they still around?

Yep. They pretty much abandonded the Metro Detroit area and have spread out across the state to smaller cities. The Ann Arbor one is still around and the Brighton one is too (well, at least the sign is still up).

Schmidty · 04-14-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Oh, MC Sports was awesome, too. Are they still around?

I worked in their headquarter offices in Kentwood for about a year doing some purchasing and accounting back in 2002. It was a fun company to work for.

Passacaglia · 04-14-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Yep. They pretty much abandonded the Metro Detroit area and have spread out across the state to smaller cities. The Ann Arbor one is still around and the Brighton one is too (well, at least the sign is still up).

For some reason, I thought the one in Grand Rapids closed down. But they were there as far back as I can remember. Looked it up -- they're still in the Grand Rapids area, but the store I remember most closed down. They're in Illinois, too -- weird.

Passacaglia · 04-14-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

I worked in their headquarter offices in Kentwood for about a year doing some purchasing and accounting back in 2002. It was a fun company to work for.

Whoops, missed your post while I was looking it up -- Kentwood is the one I was thinking of. I didn't see that listed, but they're still in Grand Rapids and Wyoming.

Schmidty · 04-14-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

For some reason, I thought the one in Grand Rapids closed down. But they were there as far back as I can remember. Looked it up -- they're still in the Grand Rapids area, but the store I remember most closed down. They're in Illinois, too -- weird.

Were you thinking of the one across from Woodland Mall? The Headquarters are on that same street at the 32nd street intersection.

Passacaglia · 04-14-2009, 02:59 PM

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Were you thinking of the one across from Woodland Mall? The Headquarters are on that same street at the 32nd street intersection.

Yeah, that's the one I was thinking of. How do they let that store close down, but keep the one on Plainfield?

Schmidty · 04-14-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Yeah, that's the one I was thinking of. How do they let that store close down, but keep the one on Plainfield?

Good question. You'd think a store on 28th street would do a ton more business, since Plainfield is pretty dead (at least it was when I left at the beginning of '04).

Crim · 04-14-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Oh, MC Sports was awesome, too. Are they still around?

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

I worked in their headquarter offices in Kentwood for about a year doing some purchasing and accounting back in 2002. It was a fun company to work for.

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

For some reason, I thought the one in Grand Rapids closed down. But they were there as far back as I can remember. Looked it up -- they're still in the Grand Rapids area, but the store I remember most closed down. They're in Illinois, too -- weird.

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Whoops, missed your post while I was looking it up -- Kentwood is the one I was thinking of. I didn't see that listed, but they're still in Grand Rapids and Wyoming.

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Were you thinking of the one across from Woodland Mall? The Headquarters are on that same street at the 32nd street intersection.

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Yeah, that's the one I was thinking of. How do they let that store close down, but keep the one on Plainfield?

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Good question. You'd think a store on 28th street would do a ton more business, since Plainfield is pretty dead (at least it was when I left at the beginning of '04).

Get a room.

Passacaglia · 04-14-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim

Get a room.

Good idea. How about the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel?

RendeR · 04-14-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Bengals fans have dealt with the no move going uncriticized and unmocked bit for 20 years.

B & B · 04-14-2009, 10:05 PM

Wasnt the new Lions logo story broken 2 weeks ago at Sportsdigs?

Shkspr · 04-15-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RendeR

Bengals fans have dealt with the no move going uncriticized and unmocked bit for 20 years.

Well, yes, but not every cable company carries Court TV, so it doesn't get noticed as much.

stevew · 04-15-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RendeR

Bengals fans have dealt with the no move going uncriticized and unmocked bit for 20 years.

If the Bengals would ditch the striped pajamas I think they'd get a bit more respect. If they'd just remove the Tony Tiger marks off the orange alternates it would be a top 5 jersey

Passacaglia · 04-20-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I was excited to hear they were changing their logo, but when I saw the truck a few weeks back, I was really hoping that it wouldn't be it. Cuz it sucks. I've been wanting to get a Lions shirt for a while now, and held out to see if I'd like this. Maybe I can find a t-shirt with a throwback logo somewhere.

Looks like that was the logo after all. Lame.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-20-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Looks like that was the logo after all. Lame.

Thanks for your feedback, Heidi Klum.

Passacaglia · 04-20-2009, 01:30 PM

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Honolulu_Blue · 04-20-2009, 01:36 PM

I like the new design. I think the lion is vastly improved. It actually looks like a lion rather than an animal cracker.

I also like that they just tweaked it as opposed to a complete overhaul. I like traditional uniforms. I am generally not a fan of totally changing logos and color schemes. For example, I still very much prefer the old Buccaneer and Bronco uniforms to the new ones.

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Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	The Lion has eyes now? Is this because they couldn't see their opponents before? __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

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Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I think it looks good. People just fear change. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

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Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	It looks like a logo a carmaker would use. I mean I know it's Detroit and all, but still. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

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Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Hahaha: "The black outline must never be removed from the logo, even when it is not visible on a dark background." Who the fuck are the Lions to demand anything? They should've made the outline the color of shit.

04-13-2009, 05:05 PM	#4
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I'm willing to bet that outside of the few who follow the Lions and the most diehard football fans, no one would notice the change.

04-13-2009, 05:09 PM	#6
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Are those helmets silver or white? Anyways, looks like the size of the lion dong changed, not much else.

04-13-2009, 05:16 PM	#8
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	They should've just shown that truck jackknifed.

04-13-2009, 05:19 PM	#11
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Well they can't make the team any worse so they uglied up the logo.

04-13-2009, 05:49 PM	#16
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	I'm afraid now.

04-13-2009, 06:47 PM	#19
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	I was excited to hear they were changing their logo, but when I saw the truck a few weeks back, I was really hoping that it wouldn't be it. Cuz it sucks. I've been wanting to get a Lions shirt for a while now, and held out to see if I'd like this. Maybe I can find a t-shirt with a throwback logo somewhere.

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SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	I remember when I was a kid (60s, 70s) I used to think the Lions logo and colors were some of the coolest in the league. I'll never understand why people want to mess with a good thing.

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EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	The Lions are already the most feared team in the NFL... on draft day.... by the "draftees" "please don't pick me...please... please"

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JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Them Lions are totally frightening, yo.... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	I'm now wondering if the problem with the Lions is that their logo is taking the steroids, but the players aren't.

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Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	The weird thing is that even if I had a shirt of last year's logo, I don't think anyone would notice the difference -- you really need to examine the new logo to determine that it is different and uglier. On the other hand, if I buy a shirt with an old-school logo, my guess is that no one around here would recognize it as a Lions's shirt.

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gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	At least we have the correct RGB colors now for all the websites... __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

04-14-2009, 02:07 PM	#31
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	Yeah, I'm not noticing a difference. Gives the fans something to talk about, I guess, but most of the rest of the country isn't going to notice. I'm all for management trying to give a top to bottom overhaul of a team that's stinking it up, so sure, mix things up. Not sure this was worth the time, but whatever.

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B & B College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A sports era long ago when everything didnt require a Nike logo	Wasnt the new Lions logo story broken 2 weeks ago at Sportsdigs? __________________ Nobody cares about Kyle Orton because he's black. -PT

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Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I like the new design. I think the lion is vastly improved. It actually looks like a lion rather than an animal cracker. I also like that they just tweaked it as opposed to a complete overhaul. I like traditional uniforms. I am generally not a fan of totally changing logos and color schemes. For example, I still very much prefer the old Buccaneer and Bronco uniforms to the new ones. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

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