Ok I think the question was 'how does having a different opinion insult the integrity of the debate'. Please correct me if I'm wrong
a different opinion in principle is good because it fosters consideration of opinions. Diversity of argument is a good thing. And the merits of an argument are imperative.
In this instance the consensus is this is an embarrassing idea. The premise of your argument is your not a massive fan but do it for the sponsors is, in my opinion, an embarrassing cheapening of our club brand and others would obviously agree.
No that wasn't the question
On your point about cheapening the clubs brand. How can it when on the night no one is going to be interested in it?
What about the other cringe worthy sponsor driven promos that go on at games eg the Decor one where they want to see couples kissing on the big screen?
Haven't heard any carry on about those cheapening the clubs brand
Bollocks, pouring heaps of money in doesnt give the sponsor the ability to force the club to do things they dont agree to.
It doesnt give them control over the club and it's decision making
"Forced"? Never said they were forced. As part of any sponsorship deal clubs help promote the sponsors brand. This isnt anything new
So I Don't think they have forced anything I think it is fair to say the club has actually agreed to assist their sponsor on this promotion
Of course they were not forced, that is the point. They agreed to this poo of their own free will, therefore they deserve any stuff, rather than pawning off the "blame" to the the sponsors
Whether it's a smart decision is a separate discussion
And just on the ghastly promo pic pf the players on the white horses.
This isn't the first time our players have been used in a bingle promo pic. Didnt anyone see the pic with the chimpanzee? That was up on the big screen last night year at all home games, on a billboard at Punt Road Oval and appeared every week in the footy record. Didn't hear or read anyones angst about that.
Because that was nowhere as gay, nor was it to be associated with an 90's ballad aimed at teenage girls, to be used at the seasons opener in some misguided attempt to inspire. What exactly this is meant to inspire, stuff knows.
an out of date crap song
karaoke of above song at the footy
lip syncing competition of above song at the footy
promotional poster more suited to the Gay Mardi Gras
If this is designed to take the attention away from the Hardwick extension it is actually brilliant, because it makes that decision look like a master stroke, otherwise is goes down in history with advertising a deaf convention on the radio as one of the most pox marketing ideas possible
