The rebrand and name change thread Part II

[Pilot172000]

Technically you are correct. However you could argue/shape that he was a rebel against Great Britain. It would help make the logo/mascot more PC and make sense in New Orleans.

Most people don't actually read the paper. Just the Headlines. That simply means that no matter the story we write of why we are the Rebels, people will just think its a bunch of robe wearing white southern people trying to get one on everybody else. Not saying it's fair, but fairly accurate of how Outside the Lines would spin it.

However " New Orleans Battle" would be neat with cannons as a symbol and the Jackson square logos on the side of the shorts would be cool.

[ramsters60]

The Outlaws? that's what I thought when I saw those logos...

sorry, but there is already Travis and his family....

[Hornetnojersey]

Let's start the "Keep the Hornets the Hornets" Campaign.

[sting]

Let's start the "Keep the Hornets the Hornets" Campaign.

Uh, NO. That name has to much baggage. Bad memories.

[hagios]

Most people don't actually read the paper. Just the Headlines. That simply means that no matter the story we write of why we are the Rebels, people will just think its a bunch of robe wearing white southern people trying to get one on everybody else. Not saying it's fair, but fairly accurate of how Outside the Lines would spin it.

+1

[DRob8785]

Technically you are correct. However you could argue/shape that he was a rebel against Great Britain. It would help make the logo/mascot more PC and make sense in New Orleans.

Right. He was all of 9 years old when the Declaration of Independence was written.

I mean sure he was a courier (per Wikipedia), but I think you know that you're stretching it.

[B504ever]

Let's start the "Keep the Hornets the Hornets" Campaign.

[Schnickelfritz1]

Let's start the "Keep the Hornets the Hornets" Campaign.

AbsoLUTELY NOT

[Purple Haze]

Its seen as a civil war reference. And rebels(confederates) were seen as pro slavery which may create problems among African American fans. With the right logo/mascot it could work. Ole Miss is still the rebels but they recently had to change the masot.

Rebels = Civil War.

I love the idea of using Jackson as within the logo/branding, but he wasn't a "Rebel."

Guys I know about the Civil War aspect, what I meant is people don't care as much anymore. It's not like they'd use a rebal flag logo

[Big-EZ]

Let's start the "Keep the Hornets the Hornets" Campaign.

no

[GameBreaker]

I like Rebels but its not very politically correct. If we went that route I think logo/mascot should include Andrew Jackson.

Andrew Jackson was a rebel?

[Purple Haze]

Its seen as a civil war reference. And rebels(confederates) were seen as pro slavery which may create problems among African American fans. With the right logo/mascot it could work. Ole Miss is still the rebels but they recently had to change the masot.

Let's start the "Keep the Hornets the Hornets" Campaign.

Uh, NO. That name has to much baggage. Bad memories.

AbsoLUTELY NOT

Guys I feel like he was playing on the Rebel idea. Understand?

[Schnickelfritz1]

Ha then he was being very subtle

[Pelicans78]

Seems like the rebranding thread has plateaued. I don't hate the Knights, Pilots, Dukes, or Rebels, but neither of these names are as epic as Arcangels.

[ATR22]

Seems like the rebranding thread has plateaued. I don't hate the Knights, Pilots, Dukes, or Rebels, but neither of these names are as epic as Arcangels.

Epic: most overused/misused word in America today.

[Pelicans78]

Epic: most overused/misused word in America today.

Epic.

[Schnickelfritz1]

I thought Krewe was pretty epic

[Pelicans78]

Since the rebrand thread has stalled, let's go through this again starting with NOLA icons and potential names associated with them.

Jazz: Brass, Rhythm, Blues. Jazz is taken.

Mardi Gras: Krewe, Revelers, Carnival. Mardi Gras itself wouldn't make a good name.

VooDoo: Magic, Spirit. VooDoo is also currently used.

Crescent City: Moon, Crescent, Nights, Lunars, Arcangels (epic)

Big Easy: Free, Royal (old definition), Smooth, Light

Historic: Rebels, Dukes, Regents, Privateers, Battle, French, Creole, Bourbons

Louisiana: Bayou, Gators, Cajuns


This is just a start.

[FlyGirl]

My lovely little girl just mentioned to me that the Honeybee is the state insect. Who knew? That is as good a reason as any to keep the name the same.....

The Honeybee is North Carolina's state insect as well. Actually, I think it's the state insect for quite a few states.

[Joe Horn-et]

The state amphibian is the green tree frog. Choosing that as our mascot makes about as much sense. The ONLY thing that makes complete sense in the Dukes. As always, hope this helps.

[bustahyndes]

dont forget Knights

[DRob8785]

Jeff Duncan apparently likes the Dukes...and maybe reads this board?

Of the scores of candidates, only one name I’ve seen so far catches my eye. Dukes has gained some currency in local circles, and it’s starting to grow on me.

http://www.nola.com/hornets/index.ss...drape_its.html

[sting]

Dukes SUCK

[Imnos 2]

I think we should just go back to Bucs. Or if you dont like that because of Tampa Bay, use Pirates. Update that old ABA logo and colors.

[ATR22]

Pilots!