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Author:  Brian's Mojito [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:  "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
Seriously? I think this is stooping really low.
Of course, Dan doesn't like the fact the Chicago T-shirt company is pulling the items.
What is wrong with Boston Strong? Is Dan correct trying to connect this with Live Strong?
To a smaller degree, this is like selling an anti New York T-shirt circa Oct. 2001 if you're a D-Backs fan.
Author:  good dolphin [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
Don't you find the monetization of the tragedy to be more disgusting than the mocking of the monetization of the tragedy?
Author:  Hatchetman [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:13 pm ]
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you make the t-shirts after they win the series, not after one game.
Author:  Brian's Mojito [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:19 pm ]
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good dolphin wrote:
Don't you find the monetization of the tragedy to be more disgusting than the mocking of the monetization of the tragedy?

Is that what is truly happening. What percentage of monies raised from the Boston Strong items is going to charity. I didn't see this as blatant hawking of products to just turn a profit.
If that what is truly happening, than I agree with the former not latter of your statements.
Author:  Dallas Winston [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:21 pm ]
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good dolphin wrote:
Don't you find the monetization of the tragedy to be more disgusting than the mocking of the monetization of the tragedy?


+1
Author:  Brian's Mojito [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
I also thought "Boston Strong" was a May benefit for the victims of the tragedy.
Author:  Brick [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:22 pm ]
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Here's hoping the Blackhawks pull off the Boston Massacre part 2.
Author:  Brian's Mojito [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:23 pm ]
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good dolphin wrote:
Don't you find the monetization of the tragedy to be more disgusting than the mocking of the monetization of the tragedy?

I just am getting tired of Bernsie's attack mode on Lance Armstrong. I think this is kind of a stretch to go after Boston Strong based on its perceived relevance to "Live Strong."
Author:  Hank Scorpio [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:24 pm ]
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I prefer the headline in the Tribune after game 1....

Boston Bombs in Game 1 Marathon
Author:  Brian's Mojito [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
Boilermaker Rick wrote:
Here's hoping the Blackhawks pull off the Boston Massacre part 2.

No. 1 star of the night, Crispus Attucks.
Author:  good dolphin [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
Brian's Mojito wrote:
good dolphin wrote:
Don't you find the monetization of the tragedy to be more disgusting than the mocking of the monetization of the tragedy?

Is that what is truly happening. What percentage of monies raised from the Boston Strong items is going to charity. I didn't see this as blatant hawking of products to just turn a profit.
If that what is truly happening, than I agree with the former not latter of your statements.


All I know is that when I went to the Red Sox v. White Sox game I saw people wearing so many variations of Boston Strong articles that it could not have possibly all come from a single charitable source. It didn't seem like the Bostonians even considered it a tribute to the event but more of another phrase for their teams like Cowboy Up a few years ago.
Author:  Brian's Mojito [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
Hank Scorpio wrote:
I prefer the headline in the Tribune after game 1....

Boston Bombs in Game 1 Marathon

Thanks Mr. Hall.
Author:  Brian's Mojito [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
good dolphin wrote:
Brian's Mojito wrote:
good dolphin wrote:
Don't you find the monetization of the tragedy to be more disgusting than the mocking of the monetization of the tragedy?

Is that what is truly happening. What percentage of monies raised from the Boston Strong items is going to charity. I didn't see this as blatant hawking of products to just turn a profit.
If that what is truly happening, than I agree with the former not latter of your statements.


All I know is that when I went to the Red Sox v. White Sox game I saw people wearing so many variations of Boston Strong articles that it could not have possibly all come from a single charitable source. It didn't seem like the Bostonians even considered it a tribute to the event but more of another phrase for their teams like Cowboy Up a few years ago.


Interesting angle. Something to think about. Thanks.
Author:  bigz38 [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
Brian's Mojito wrote:
good dolphin wrote:
Don't you find the monetization of the tragedy to be more disgusting than the mocking of the monetization of the tragedy?

I just am getting tired of Bernsie's attack mode on Lance Armstrong. I think this is kind of a stretch to go after Boston Strong based on its perceived relevance to "Live Strong."

Perhaps you should read the vendor's replybefore contuining to be angry at Dan.

If I can buy the shirt, I will now.
Author:  Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:39 pm ]
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I'm not really familiar with the issue but it would seem that if it takes 117 paragraphs to explain the nature of the parody, then the target was missed.

I'm sure Krazy Ivan agrees.
Author:  KDdidit [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:54 pm ]
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Boilermaker Rick wrote:
Here's hoping the Blackhawks pull off the Boston Massacre part 2.

Game one was proof Boston just can't finish marathons. Team had a lot of dead legs.
Author:  Brick [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:00 pm ]
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https://www.facebook.com/CubbyTees
Lots of mad Bostonians in that post about Darwin Barney.

Now this is funny.
http://blog.chron.com/believeitornot/2012/05/tebow-issues-cease-and-desist-letter-against-jesus-t-shirt-maker/
Author:  KDdidit [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
Boilermaker Rick wrote:
https://www.facebook.com/CubbyTees
Lots of mad Bostonians in that post about Darwin Barney.

Now this is funny.
http://blog.chron.com/believeitornot/2012/05/tebow-issues-cease-and-desist-letter-against-jesus-t-shirt-maker/

As a Chicagoan I'm also angry about that Darwin Barney shirt.
Author:  Brian's Mojito [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
bigz38 wrote:
Brian's Mojito wrote:
good dolphin wrote:
Don't you find the monetization of the tragedy to be more disgusting than the mocking of the monetization of the tragedy?

I just am getting tired of Bernsie's attack mode on Lance Armstrong. I think this is kind of a stretch to go after Boston Strong based on its perceived relevance to "Live Strong."

Perhaps you should read the vendor's replybefore contuining to be angry at Dan.

If I can buy the shirt, I will now.

My stance has softened on the T-shirt, but I'm not going to soften on my anger for Bernsie. Any fan of this site knows of my contempt for the man. :twisted:
Author:  KDdidit [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
bigz38 wrote:
Brian's Mojito wrote:
good dolphin wrote:
Don't you find the monetization of the tragedy to be more disgusting than the mocking of the monetization of the tragedy?

I just am getting tired of Bernsie's attack mode on Lance Armstrong. I think this is kind of a stretch to go after Boston Strong based on its perceived relevance to "Live Strong."

Perhaps you should read the vendor's replybefore contuining to be angry at Dan.

If I can buy the shirt, I will now.

Image
Author:  Brick [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:35 pm ]
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It's a little amusing that so many Bostons are hurt that someone is mocking "Boston Strong". I guess the second word isn't too accurate.
Author:  billypootons [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:51 pm ]
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Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote:
I'm not really familiar with the issue but it would seem that if it takes 117 paragraphs to explain the nature of the parody, then the target was missed.

I'm sure Krazy Ivan agrees.
Author:  sinicalypse [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 4:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
fuck all of this #bostonstrong shit and the pussies who take to facebook to hang some "cubbies" using t-shirt making dolt out to dry. #bostonstrong is something along the lines of the orwellian IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH / WAR IS PEACE doubletalk where after the city was shown as an example of the power of DHS and one of its suburbs summarily locked down and whatnot, yeah, after that brazen display of power ppl start running around OMFG WE'RE #BOSTONSTRONG!!!!!!!

at least all the post-9/11 new york stuff wasn't a fucking twitter hashtagged catchphrase and all that, but still, running around and getting all offended like that and doing the contemporary american thing of whining on facebook about things you don't like is in full force..... but it only lends credence to those who say there's a contemporary pervasive mindset where everyone wants to be the victim in some way shape or form. so now you're not merely supposed to kiss the ass of anyone who was directly affected by that horrible thing, you have to kiss the ass of everyone from boston who, ironically, aren't being very #bostonstrong when they have to go and whine about people cracking a joke about it on a t-shirt they'll never actually see in their day-to-day life.

anyways, i'm off to start selling #chicagostrong t-shirts cuz we as a metropolis survived the horrible john wayne gacy killings, which killed more people than the boston marathon bombing, therefore we're 10x stronger because chicago is still here despite the catastrophic loss of ~35-40 ppl or whatever it was. stay #chicagostrong my brothers and sisters....not even a great fire can hold us down! that's the DHS' job anyways =D
Author:  Brian's Mojito [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 4:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
good dolphin wrote:
Don't you find the monetization of the tragedy to be more disgusting than the mocking of the monetization of the tragedy?

Aren't both sides trying to profit in this case?
Author:  Brian's Mojito [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 4:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
This wasn't even an original thought by Cubby Tees. A Maple Leafs fan held a "Toronto Stonger" sign in the NHL playoffs.
Also, the company trying to use Freedom of Speech language and trying to compare tragedies to state their case is also quite laughable.
Does anyone really think the company was going to donate funds from the sales to a charity? I'll believe it when I see it.
The company tried making a buck, pure and simple, and they make themselves look even more foolish by stating the reasons for printing the shirt.
In the end, this will turn out to be a publicity score for the company.
Author:  bigz38 [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Chicago Stronger" T-shirts
Brian's Mojito wrote:
bigz38 wrote:
Brian's Mojito wrote:
good dolphin wrote:
Don't you find the monetization of the tragedy to be more disgusting than the mocking of the monetization of the tragedy?

I just am getting tired of Bernsie's attack mode on Lance Armstrong. I think this is kind of a stretch to go after Boston Strong based on its perceived relevance to "Live Strong."

Perhaps you should read the vendor's replybefore contuining to be angry at Dan.

If I can buy the shirt, I will now.

My stance has softened on the T-shirt, but I'm not going to soften on my anger for Bernsie. Any fan of this site knows of my contempt for the man. :twisted:

I know. Its a bunch of Gary from Evanston's (and his constant watching of the booyahs looking for material) here, but without his charm.

No, the angry Boston fans look foolish.
Author:  No Clever Moniker [ Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:44 pm ]
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Fuck 'em, B*****s be hating. I want too.
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