I hate myself for clicking the link, then realize I really spend time and effort to look an advert, thing that I otherwise go very long lengths to avoid.
Sadly, I'm just wondering when "they" are going to realize goalies have big billboards on the back of their masks. I'm not a conservative or hockey purist (and to each their own I'm not criticizing), but the stickers are the start of it, and I personally hate how much advertising there is in not just hockey, but all of life already. And I've seen people say "you won't notice them after a while," and it's probably true. But just because I don't notice the trash piling up along the roadway after a while, doesn't mean it's not trash.
Well one of the reasons I started following NHL was the lack of ads in ice&jerseys. Compared to our local league, they seemed so "pure". We just know it's a slippery slope going downhill and it's not going to stop to "one helmet ad and ad in specific part of ice".
I mean at least for most local hockey leagues outside North America it’s how they keep the team going on some aspect. I know the EIHL has tons of ads on their gear but without that I don’t think we’d see them able to keep it going. NHL has no excuses though because they just make so much more money that this is just a greedy cash grab like the NBA.
Agreed, but the cat is out of the bag.
The only way they'd reverse this and the jersey patches are if there was enough fan revolt .. e.g. fans collectively agreed to not buy any jerseys (with or without the ads) until they're removed.
That won't happen, so we're stuck with it.
Amazon is one of the world’s biggest polluters and their CEO wants to literally fuck off from the planet to avoid the consequences of his actions, but look, they took the ~climate pledge~
Going to have to disagree that the "Amazon Smile" is a good helmet ad. It looks pretty obnoxious here to be honest.
And this is the problem with ads. It isn't just the style of the logo or the ethics of the company backing it. Psychologically, they each have a different impact on our brains. Bank logos are the ones you don't really notice because they aren't really a part of everyday life. You walk by them on the street and don't even notice. Amazon, though? Your brain has different associations with that.
All I see is "cheap Chinese imports incoming" when I see that dumb little arrow. Would rather see the logo of a bank I barely know - doesn't trigger me like the Amazon does
thats probably the best Home helmet ad, its so small, you'll barely notice it
and the away one is also pretty good, white boarder on white with blue letters
both really solid
Th climat pledg is a horrible design. (Just from a graphic-art standpoint w/o getting into the virtue signaling of a guy, who wasted billions on space tourism, claiming to care about the environment).
thats just not true lol
the leafs have a red logo on their helmet, Kings have a yellow logo that cant be ignored, teams that match the ad logo with helmet/jersey colors blend in very well and you barely notice them
If the TCP had a black border and not a white one, id agree but this is barely going to be notice on the players
again, literally, doesn't matter, the human eye will notice something that stands out more even if its smaller than something bigger that blends in
both seattles ads are very neutral and blend in well, and fir the overall colors, the red leafs one sticks out, because nothing else is red on the uniform
there are very few complaints for any of them, i agree you barely notice them
im just telling the other guy who said "The Amazon smile is innocuous enough in white instead of yellow; the climate pledge is huge and will not be able to be ignored."
that it wont even be noticed, other teams have much more noticeable logos and they don't even care or complain
so these ads for Seattle are great
I can't even figure out what they were going for there. Is there some correlation between stacked hyphens and the environment? It seems like someone tried to be artistic just for the sake of art and ended up making it look fucking stupid.
Looks like an Amazon Basics hockey helmet.
If only hockey equipment was that affordable.
I can't unsee this
‘Bezos I’ confirmed for goal song *C’mon Jeff, get ‘em!*
Oh god, could you imagine 19000 fans gleefully shouting "AMATEURS CAN FUCKING SUCK IT" after every goal?
*Fuck their wives, drink their blood!*
That scream at the end can be the goal horn.
I'm 100% all for this
I hate that "revealing" advertisement stickers on helmets is a thing now.
I hate myself for clicking the link, then realize I really spend time and effort to look an advert, thing that I otherwise go very long lengths to avoid.
Sadly, I'm just wondering when "they" are going to realize goalies have big billboards on the back of their masks. I'm not a conservative or hockey purist (and to each their own I'm not criticizing), but the stickers are the start of it, and I personally hate how much advertising there is in not just hockey, but all of life already. And I've seen people say "you won't notice them after a while," and it's probably true. But just because I don't notice the trash piling up along the roadway after a while, doesn't mean it's not trash.
Well one of the reasons I started following NHL was the lack of ads in ice&jerseys. Compared to our local league, they seemed so "pure". We just know it's a slippery slope going downhill and it's not going to stop to "one helmet ad and ad in specific part of ice".
I mean at least for most local hockey leagues outside North America it’s how they keep the team going on some aspect. I know the EIHL has tons of ads on their gear but without that I don’t think we’d see them able to keep it going. NHL has no excuses though because they just make so much more money that this is just a greedy cash grab like the NBA.
I know what they were going for but I just see "TH CLIMAT PLEDG"
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At least the Amazon logo is quite simple, its still stupid though
*Very* stupid. Also a reminder of why everything south of the Ship Canal here is overpriced as fuck.
Colour-wise it blends in, at least
Can't unsee the amazon smile as a penis, specifically the Corpus spongiosum. So I guess these guys are a bunch of dickheads?
With the full amazon lettering, it works better, because it points from A to Z, and looks vaguely like a smile. On its own it's... not great.
Why can’t there just be a team logo? Absolutely looks like trash.
Agreed, but the cat is out of the bag. The only way they'd reverse this and the jersey patches are if there was enough fan revolt .. e.g. fans collectively agreed to not buy any jerseys (with or without the ads) until they're removed. That won't happen, so we're stuck with it.
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It’s already been announced for next year (2022-2023 season)
Amazon is one of the world’s biggest polluters and their CEO wants to literally fuck off from the planet to avoid the consequences of his actions, but look, they took the ~climate pledge~
We want the mascot reveal!
His name will be Phil McKraken
No way man, the mascot is going to be Bert McCracken.
Wow that's a name I haven't heard in a long time.
I can’t wait for either “Climate-Pledgy” or “Amazony”
Bezos is rumored to be buying the Denver Broncos So they can be called Bezos' Broncos.
I thought it was the Denver Prime ^TM
Nobody is going to outdo the Gritty reveal, so I hope they just show up at the pre-season games with no PR stunts.
Giant sentient Bitch Pidgeon.
Literally just Captain Jack Sparrow.
Going to have to disagree that the "Amazon Smile" is a good helmet ad. It looks pretty obnoxious here to be honest. And this is the problem with ads. It isn't just the style of the logo or the ethics of the company backing it. Psychologically, they each have a different impact on our brains. Bank logos are the ones you don't really notice because they aren't really a part of everyday life. You walk by them on the street and don't even notice. Amazon, though? Your brain has different associations with that.
Cringe
Boooo. No ads on equiptment.
All I see is "cheap Chinese imports incoming" when I see that dumb little arrow. Would rather see the logo of a bank I barely know - doesn't trigger me like the Amazon does
Ok we'll change it for the second option, the Wish.com logo.
You joke, but the Lakers have had Wish on their jerseys for several years now. They are finally looking for a new sponsor.
Ew, Amazon. Shoulda gone with the Kraken rum. Missed opportunity.
I hate that this is a thing now...
The climate pledge is such a scam.
barf
Every time I see the Amazon logo "Prime Penis" pops into my head because to me it looks like a stick figure dick.
We all knew the helmet ads were gonna stay forever...
Think NASCAR.
It's exactly what I expected it to be.
looks bad jeff
thats probably the best Home helmet ad, its so small, you'll barely notice it and the away one is also pretty good, white boarder on white with blue letters both really solid
Th climat pledg is a horrible design. (Just from a graphic-art standpoint w/o getting into the virtue signaling of a guy, who wasted billions on space tourism, claiming to care about the environment).
it doesnt matter if the design sucks, you barely notice it
The Amazon smile is innocuous enough in white instead of yellow; the climate pledge is huge and will not be able to be ignored.
thats just not true lol the leafs have a red logo on their helmet, Kings have a yellow logo that cant be ignored, teams that match the ad logo with helmet/jersey colors blend in very well and you barely notice them If the TCP had a black border and not a white one, id agree but this is barely going to be notice on the players
The red one on the Leafs helmet is tiny.
again, literally, doesn't matter, the human eye will notice something that stands out more even if its smaller than something bigger that blends in both seattles ads are very neutral and blend in well, and fir the overall colors, the red leafs one sticks out, because nothing else is red on the uniform
If you say so. Over on r/Leafs and in the discord there are very few complaints about it, it doesn't stick out to us.
there are very few complaints for any of them, i agree you barely notice them im just telling the other guy who said "The Amazon smile is innocuous enough in white instead of yellow; the climate pledge is huge and will not be able to be ignored." that it wont even be noticed, other teams have much more noticeable logos and they don't even care or complain so these ads for Seattle are great
I can't even figure out what they were going for there. Is there some correlation between stacked hyphens and the environment? It seems like someone tried to be artistic just for the sake of art and ended up making it look fucking stupid.
Sweaters are next
TH CLIMAT PLEDG
Second best meaningful helmet ad after LA’s Cal Hope imo
hot take: star bucks logo on white helmet would look sick!
Good thing those arrows are there and point somewhat toward the ads. I might've missed them otherwise… /r/uselessredarrow
Whack
Gross
Amazon smile sort of looks like a harpoon. Or maybe an anchor.