Originally Posted by
mjp
I have read through this thread...
I have to admit, I don't get the outrage.
1/. It's one game.
2/. It's a bit of fun.
3/. It has everyone talking about the club.
4/. It isn't as if we haven't worn equally ridiculous jumpers in the past! And had ridiculous club attire - who could ever forget those lime green hats that were in the membership packs one year way, way back...
5/. We might make some money out of it - and some of the proceeds are going to charity.
I have been very frustrated with the club for not trying things/doing enough in terms of putting out positive stories...isn't this positive? I would have been kind of annoyed if Essendon were running around in Iron Man suits (I said superman but Mr. 12 informed me that was the 'wrong' sort of comic book hero which has me even more confused...aren't they all equally stupid??) and I think everyone on here would be yelling that "WE should be doing that" and showing that kind of initiative etc...I don't know, maybe Essendon WILL do that and get paid 10x the amount we do...who knows?
I know kids like super heroes. I imagine they will want the jumper. I think kids who support other clubs will be jealous. We will think back in the future about 'the day we wore the THOR outfits' (maybe with mirth or disdain but it will be memorable)...how is any of this stuff 'bad'.
If we were replacing our jumper for the season, well, sure...get upset and scream about the amount of money we had 'better' be getting paid, but for a once off, who really cares?
And for anyone questioning my allegiance to the club based on all this, I am a 25-year member (and bloody proud of it)...Social Club member, Charlie Sutton member...I pay for 5x memberships even though ALL of those people live interstate and only 2 of them support the club (me being one) AND still do the Bulldogs Backyard thing...honestly, this is just a bit of fun and footy is SUPPOSED to be FUN!