Name the Oklahoma City......

[Roy Hobbs]

What about

OKC Tornados
 or
OKC Twisters

I've seen this suggested previously, and I think it would be a poor public relations move.  Tornadoes have killed a number of people in the Midwest recently, and have destroyed the homes of many people. 

I think it's potentially an open wound with the people of Oklahoma.  Tornadoes have brought a lot of death and destruction to that community, and I doubt that fans want to celebrate them.

[cordobes]

Robber Barons.

Oklahoma City Backstabbers
Oklahoma City Traitors
Oklahoma City Despicable Excuse For Franchise That Deserves To Rot In Hell

Any one of three suits me fine. I think it's important to pick something that represents their franchise.

Oklahoma City Theft

Oklahoma City Travesty of Justice

The OKC Sonic-stealers

But do you have cultivate this kind of feelings for every other franchise in the League that was once relocated or you just despise the guys in Oklahoma? Is it because it's a rural state in the Midwest?

Come on, "Robber Barons" was clever.   You just need to appreciate the use of the term in relation to 19th and early 20th century capitalists in this country; some saw it as a derogatory thing, whereas others see unfettered capitalism (which this move is) as a good thing.  Hence, Robber Barons.

As for the negative feelings, though, those stem from the ownership group making certain promises to keep the team in the city, while they were lying through their teeth.  This is extremely distasteful.  When you couple that with Seattle being a key franchise at one point (winning a title and playing in the Finals on other occasions), it's not hard to see where the animus stems from.

Yeah, it was clever, I got the idea. But I think we can both agree that it's extremely rare to see Robber Barons used without a negative connotation, if it ever happened, can't we? Why haven't you suggested The Oklahoma Industrial Statesmen then? Also, there was nothing remotely close to unfettered capitalism in America during that period. Robber Barons were mostly extremely gifted rent-seekers. Unfettered capitalism is about competition; Robber Barons prospered because they used the political power to protect their anti-competitive, hence anti-capitalistic, practices (to a point, I guess every team who receives public financing should be named Robber Barons).

You have a point on the distastefulness - I'd add amorality - about promising to do everything to keep the team in the city if Clay didn't comply with that. But that promise implies a degree of reasonablity, so at least we have a big IF.

Oh, on the history... I'm pretty sure that the history of The Seattle SuperSonics will endure. I respect their achievments and I'm sorry for their fans. But I mean, the Roman Empire was, as Walton would say, the most important empire of the Western Civilization!!! and nobody is proposing a restoration.

[SShoreFan 2.0]

The Okalahoma Laters.

thus..
Forcing the good people in Oklahoma to make a choice Sooner or Later!!!!!



Get it....Sooner or Later?  OKU Sooners.......local team....ah nevermind.  A priest and a Rabbi walk into a bar.....
(I hate it when I laugh at my own jokes)

[Redz]

Oklahoma City Blue Plate Specials

Oklahoma City Meatloaf

(i'm working on a leftovers theme, but I kinda like the sound of an NBA team named Meatloaf)

[Roy Hobbs]

The Okalahoma Laters.

thus..
Forcing the good people in Oklahoma to make a choice Sooner or Later!!!!!



Get it....Sooner or Later?  OKU Sooners.......local team....ah nevermind.  A priest and a Rabbi walk into a bar.....
(I hate it when I laugh at my own jokes)

Corny jokes tend to get a TP from me, so +1.

+1 to cordrobes, as well, for intelligent discussion (as usual)

[Stu]

Oklahoma Knock-outs.  Then they'd be the OK KO's.

[Redz]

The Okalahoma Laters.

thus..
Forcing the good people in Oklahoma to make a choice Sooner or Later!!!!!



Get it....Sooner or Later?  OKU Sooners.......local team....ah nevermind.  A priest and a Rabbi walk into a bar.....
(I hate it when I laugh at my own jokes)

Corny jokes tend to get a TP from me, so +1.

+1 to cordrobes, as well, for intelligent discussion (as usual)

Two peanuts were walking down the street - 1 was assaulted.

Corny enough?

OK, here's my serious name bid:


Oklahoma City Roughriders

[Mean Gerald Green]

Two peanuts were walking down the street - 1 was assaulted.

Corny enough?

OK, here's my serious name bid:


Oklahoma City Roughriders

Can they spell it 'Ruff Ryders'....DMX style?

Then they can be introduced to the Ruff Ryders anthem...That'll fit perfectly with the people in Oklahoma City.

[SShoreFan 2.0]

The Okalahoma Laters.

thus..
Forcing the good people in Oklahoma to make a choice Sooner or Later!!!!!



Get it....Sooner or Later?  OKU Sooners.......local team....ah nevermind.  A priest and a Rabbi walk into a bar.....
(I hate it when I laugh at my own jokes)

Corny jokes tend to get a TP from me, so +1.

+1 to cordrobes, as well, for intelligent discussion (as usual)

Two peanuts were walking down the street - 1 was assaulted.

Corny enough?

OK, here's my serious name bid:


Oklahoma City Roughriders

Right back atchya .....but why would you want to name a team after a brand of condoms?

[Roy Hobbs]

Two peanuts were walking down the street - 1 was assaulted.

Corny enough?

Yup.  I had an ex-girlfriend, and she'd always giggle at these stupid things.  It rubbed off on me, and brings back fond memories.

+1.

[Frontierboy]

How about " OKC only pro team"

[ACF]

http://boards.sportslogos.net/index.php?showtopic=59733

[bdm860]

The Okalahoma Laters.

thus..
Forcing the good people in Oklahoma to make a choice Sooner or Later!!!!!



Get it....Sooner or Later?  OKU Sooners.......local team....ah nevermind.  A priest and a Rabbi walk into a bar.....
(I hate it when I laugh at my own jokes)

Corny jokes tend to get a TP from me, so +1.

+1 to cordrobes, as well, for intelligent discussion (as usual)

Two peanuts were walking down the street - 1 was assaulted.

Corny enough?

OK, here's my serious name bid:


Oklahoma City Roughriders

How about this for a corny joke:

A family of tomatoes was talking down the street, the son tomato had been lagging behind the whole time, so the dad tomato, fed up with the son falling behind, turned around and walked back to his son, stepped on him, and yelled Ketchup!

[Brazilian Celtic]

Infamous joke.

OKC & Sunshine Band

[Mean Gerald Green]

The Okalahoma Laters.

thus..
Forcing the good people in Oklahoma to make a choice Sooner or Later!!!!!



Get it....Sooner or Later?  OKU Sooners.......local team....ah nevermind.  A priest and a Rabbi walk into a bar.....
(I hate it when I laugh at my own jokes)

Corny jokes tend to get a TP from me, so +1.

+1 to cordrobes, as well, for intelligent discussion (as usual)

Two peanuts were walking down the street - 1 was assaulted.

Corny enough?

OK, here's my serious name bid:


Oklahoma City Roughriders

How about this for a corny joke:

A family of tomatoes was talking down the street, the son tomato had been lagging behind the whole time, so the dad tomato, fed up with the son falling behind, turned around and walked back to his son, stepped on him, and yelled Ketchup!

Why was the cookie crying?

Because it felt so crummy.