Rename the Wizards
by Unselds on Mar 27, 2010 6:44 PM EDT
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PrintI think all of us share the sentiment that one of the truly annoying things about this basketball team is the logo, colors and name. There's no way that Ted Leonsis will go back to Bullets, nor would any other new owner. But we should start a blog movement to change the name again because Ted listens to the fans.
Just as a refresher, the five finalists last time were Wizards, Dragons, Express, Stallions and ... Sea Dogs. I never had any clue where that last one came from. It's honestly far stupider than Wizards ever could be. If I remember correctly, Sea Dogs was actually George Michael's idea, but I digress.
Here are some possibilities:
Stars
Zephers (possibly almost as bad as Wizards)
Hoops (to resurrect the logo)
Presidents
Colonials
Statesmen
Senators
Warlords
Wardsmen (kind of like that, don't know why)
Watchmen
Warhawks
This is harder than I though. What would you guys rename the team?
This represents the view of the user who wrote the FanPost, and not the entire Bullets Forever community. We're a place of many opinions, not just one.
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We're from the city with the highest murder rate in the country. Why WOULDN'T they call us the Bullets?
by Bullet Nation in Exile on Apr 1, 2010 3:33 AM EDT up reply actions
wizards
I don’t know what this consensus is you speak of? I’ve always liked the Wizards logo and name…the one thing I would advocate is getting rid of the worst mascot, G-Wiz. Oh my gosh, when he does that hip thrust I get queasy, and it looks like his nose is a schlong. Wouldn’t it make more sense if it were a guy actually dressed up as a wizard?
keep wizards
no one would complain about the name if we were winning. I mean, the team is Los Angeles is called the “Lakers” for crying out loud.
by John Park Williams on Mar 28, 2010 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Is he even at the games any more?
I never see G-Wiz. G-Man or whatever his name is, the guy who looks like Carlos Mencia, isn’t much better. I’d rather we just paid the Wizz Nutz guys to come and do the mascot stuff themselves.
by pantslessyoda1 on Mar 28, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree...
I like the name Wizards. The Bullet s may have been the only team (name) to have won a title, but the baltimore bullets…. I’m surprised it too that long to change it!
And yes, G Wiz is still at the games & I like him! Kids – little and big – get his attention for pictures.
I say keep the name… the name has not been the problem…
I'd be ok with Zephyrs
I’m not a fan of the generic patriotic names like “Statesmen,” “Colonials,” etc. We already have the Capitals and the Nationals, and another name like that would be too many for DC, I think. I’d want a name that has some character, and Zephyrs certainly is different.
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
Wimpy-est name ever conceived
I suppose it’s descriptive of how easy it is other teams to beat them — a gentle breeze!
Keep the Wizards....
I actually like the name and logo, maybe the jerseys can get a tweak. I would love to see red, white, and blue again. However, I do not think we need a name change, its all about name recognition in marketing and we don’t need another name for casual fans to get used to.
Drop "Washington" and go with "DC"
Washington is politicians and lobbyists. DC is the real city.
Hey, how about trying to rename the team to the “DC Vote”? We could hang banners with the “Taxation Without Representation” slogan around the Phone Booth. I’m guessing that the wealthy, Republican owners would disallow the name change, but what the heck.
Totally agreed
"Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... but trust me, you're gonna love it." ~Marty McFly
Actually, I like that
The DC Dukes. The Jazz would probably find some way protest though.
Can you imagine the jokes?
If we were called the Dukes…
We're from the city with the highest murder rate in the country. Why WOULDN'T they call us the Bullets?
by Bullet Nation in Exile on Apr 1, 2010 3:34 AM EDT up reply actions
PLUS
No University of Maryland alum wants the home team called anything related to Duke…
We're from the city with the highest murder rate in the country. Why WOULDN'T they call us the Bullets?
by Bullet Nation in Exile on Apr 1, 2010 3:35 AM EDT up reply actions
best name idea ever
except for one thing. Reminds of me of Duke, NC.
I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.
have to be a rule
that no one can informally call them the ‘dukies’. but i like the name and ellington connection.
"how ironic - you came here with a mouse in a bottle, now YOU are the mouse in the bottle" - B.M. Smith
by little stevie colter on Mar 29, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Keep the Wizards
I hate marketing gimmicks and cheesy slogans. I now someone in the front office majored in marketing and holds an annual meeting where he goes “We are Wizards. We have to convey an image of being magical, mysterious, and zany. So we need to market ourselves as such with weird colors and a weird mascot.” This person should be shot.
At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is that we win.
by John Park Williams on Mar 28, 2010 10:05 AM EDT reply actions
Change the colors, logo and mascot
And then win some games. Wizards ain’t that bad, but the current ‘brand’ is associated with losing.
The Washington casings
Just a shell of our former selves…
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
Capitals?
Just saying, it could be a great branding campaign by Leonsis lol
I was waiting for that pun, Thanks Rook
Others:
The Washington Indictments (wish I could do logos for these)
The Washington Flip-Floppers
The Washington Capitals
The Washington Weaklings
The Washington Turnovers
The Washington Shoe-Shitters
The Washington Jesters
The Washington Unselds (I kind of like that one)
The Washington Accursed
The Washington Shooters
The Washington Marion Barrys
I'm down with either Justice or Dukes...
The Justice may help remind Gil what not to do…
Both names work well with either “Washington” or “DC”, but DC Dukes has a nice ring to it.
by bozomoeman on Mar 29, 2010 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
"Dukes" was my call, so I'm obviously on board...
…but “DC Dukes” sounds a bit too much like “Daisy Dukes”, which might not be the imposing nickname we want. ANYTHING is better than Wizards, though.
+1
for DC Justice
We're from the city with the highest murder rate in the country. Why WOULDN'T they call us the Bullets?
by Bullet Nation in Exile on Apr 1, 2010 3:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Although I hate the name,let's keep "Wizards"..but
please change those god-awful colors.
We need to go back to an eye-popping Red, White and Blue.
G-Whiz is okay as a Mascot, but get rid of G-Man and Fan-Man. How about having a mascot who looks like a Wizard?
Stars
“Stars” sounded good to me while pondering the DC flag outside an office building. The Unis could be based on the flag, bringing back the red and white colors as well. Then just enough blue trim to keep them from looking like red cross workers.
Also agree with the idea of using ‘DC’ and not “Washington”.
What I did during economics class
Watchdogs
Soldiers
Judges
Magistrates
Brokers (as in power brokers)
Orators
Agents
Candidates
Founders
Citadels
Beacons
Beltway Boys
Republic
Guardians
Sentry
Sentinels
Commissioners
Union
Independents
Federalists
Central
Metro
Strategists
Commanders
Maestros
Conductors
Blizzards
Assembly
Reserve
Crackerjacks
Scallywags
Rapscallions
Wrecking Balls
Wreckers
DC Daggers
Underdogs
Suits
Masons
Ambassadors
Collectors
DC Diplomats
Consuls
Envoys
Watchtowers
District
Drafters
Could we change Washington to DMV? The Patriots are New England instead of Massachusetts. It’d be kinda cool in my opinion.
And to all those in favor of keeping the Wizards, can y’all really walk out of the house in a piece of clothing that says Wizards on it? I have bought two Wizards hoodies and I get tired of being mistaken for a Harry Potter or Dungeon and Dragons enthusiast.
by morethesamewiz on Apr 1, 2010 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I like Union
DC Union. No idea what the mascot would be, and I don’t like Washington Union. But it’s a cool idea.
How about the Washington Senators?
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Absolutely
Why not? Are baseball team isn’t using the name. I love the way it sounds.
"It's OK for the Bullets to trade baskets, as long as they can score on their end." -- Words of wisdom from Phil Chenier
"...don't ever think it can't get any worse, because it can. There's no question, it can." -- Flip Saunders unintentionally coining the new Washington Wizards motto
Hell, I'm not even that old.
Besides, why glorify that building? :)
Washington Whigs
It keeps the alliteration, it’s political, and instead of passing out the White t-shirt of surrender at playoff games, they can pass out wacky wigs.
When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk - Tuco
by ravoriobulleterpitals on Apr 5, 2010 9:36 AM EDT reply actions
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