NFL Orders Shops to Stop Selling "Who Dat" Gear [Merged]

Euphoria · 01-28-2010, 06:40 PM

As long as they don't put the Saints logo or use their colors they are fine. Who Dat came first before Who Dey and even documented in songs from like the 40's out of our area. It was around before the Saints when the cajuns would chant for the local college teams in the area.

arsaint · 01-28-2010, 06:46 PM

I'm surprised that the NFL hasn't sued Webster's Dictionary for having words that contain the letters "n", "f", or "l".

Choupique · 01-28-2010, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by arsaint

I'm surprised that the NFL hasn't sued Webster's Dictionary for having words that contain the letters "n", "f", or "l".

heh.

Be careful. You typed the letters.

;^p

BOOTLEG WHO DAT!

skymike · 01-28-2010, 06:58 PM

So is anyone hearing anything more on the news about this?

SmashMouth · 01-28-2010, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by skymike

So is anyone hearing anything more on the news about this?

Yes ..... Let's change it to

WHOUX DAT!

That way the NFL can go take a Nice Flying Leap!

Choupique · 01-28-2010, 06:47 PM

As long as they don't put the Saints logo or use their colors they are fine.

That is likely true. I'd be leery, however.

The potential legal problems are not worth a short term windfall to some folks, is my point.

Many folks are misinformed about copyrights and trademarks. As an example I had someone threaten to sue me for using a word in an article in a arts/culture/music magazine. I referred to cybercafe in a general sense and some twit thought I was stepping on their intellectual property right toes.

I will digress before I type the word douchebag.

The thing to consider is someone, somewhere would want to sue you if you make money off of who dat.

I just want the Saints to win the Super Bowl. I don't give a ratsarse about making money on the deal.

:-/

Bootleg Who Dat!

SaintGup · 01-29-2010, 02:46 AM

Originally Posted by Choupique

That is likely true. I'd be leery, however.

I think it would be great for all the stores to sell black, gold or white shirts with a big 'WHO DAT!' on them. I don't care how big a company you are, you cannot licence words and I have only ever heard of 2 companies that have licenced colours and even then I don't think they would waste time proving that it is the exact same shade. No Fleur-de-Lys, no Saints logos, just a big Who Dat. I'm telling you they couldn't do a thing but everyone would still know what it was about.

homerj07 · 01-28-2010, 07:02 PM

WTF???

The NFL whines like a Vikings fan!!!

9thWardDesire · 01-28-2010, 07:51 PM

It's bad enough that Al "Crypt Reeker" Davis forced the Ravens to change their logo because of the shield, which looks nothing like that crap they have on their helmets. Oh, does anyone remember the Brass? The NHL and the St. Louis Blews for the minor league hockey team to change their logo because of one horn when the Brass had three. I can see if there is some concrete evidence about the NFL's rights and bylaws, but this is ridiculous. Nobody cared when the Saints were annual doormats. Now that the team is in the Big Show (Go ahead, take that from me, I dare ya!!), they are showing up late like a crackhead. FORTY-THREE YEARS LATE!!!

tkoger · 01-28-2010, 08:02 PM

A good place to start letting the NFL know how you feel is the PR department. They'll understand that this has the potential to be really bad for the NFL.

Joe Browne, Executive Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs
212.450-2031 e-mail: Joe.Browne@nfl.com
280 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212. 450-2000
PR Dept. FAX: 212. 681-7572

01-28-2010, 06:40 PM	#1
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: What Is This BS Im Hearing About the NFL Thinking They Own "Who Dat?" As long as they don't put the Saints logo or use their colors they are fine. Who Dat came first before Who Dey and even documented in songs from like the 40's out of our area. It was around before the Saints when the cajuns would chant for the local college teams in the area.

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arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,738	Re: What Is This BS Im Hearing About the NFL Thinking They Own "Who Dat?" I'm surprised that the NFL hasn't sued Webster's Dictionary for having words that contain the letters "n", "f", or "l".

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Choupique 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,594	Re: What Is This BS Im Hearing About the NFL Thinking They Own "Who Dat?" Originally Posted by arsaint I'm surprised that the NFL hasn't sued Webster's Dictionary for having words that contain the letters "n", "f", or "l". heh. Be careful. You typed the letters. ;^p BOOTLEG WHO DAT!
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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,926 Blog Entries: 29	Re: What Is This BS Im Hearing About the NFL Thinking They Own "Who Dat?" Originally Posted by skymike So is anyone hearing anything more on the news about this? Yes ..... Let's change it to WHOUX DAT! That way the NFL can go take a Nice Flying Leap!

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Choupique 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,594	Re: What Is This BS Im Hearing About the NFL Thinking They Own "Who Dat?" As long as they don't put the Saints logo or use their colors they are fine. That is likely true. I'd be leery, however. The potential legal problems are not worth a short term windfall to some folks, is my point. Many folks are misinformed about copyrights and trademarks. As an example I had someone threaten to sue me for using a word in an article in a arts/culture/music magazine. I referred to cybercafe in a general sense and some twit thought I was stepping on their intellectual property right toes. I will digress before I type the word douchebag. The thing to consider is someone, somewhere would want to sue you if you make money off of who dat. I just want the Saints to win the Super Bowl. I don't give a ratsarse about making money on the deal. :-/ Bootleg Who Dat!
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SaintGup 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 580	Re: What Is This BS Im Hearing About the NFL Thinking They Own "Who Dat?" Originally Posted by Choupique That is likely true. I'd be leery, however. I think it would be great for all the stores to sell black, gold or white shirts with a big 'WHO DAT!' on them. I don't care how big a company you are, you cannot licence words and I have only ever heard of 2 companies that have licenced colours and even then I don't think they would waste time proving that it is the exact same shade. No Fleur-de-Lys, no Saints logos, just a big Who Dat. I'm telling you they couldn't do a thing but everyone would still know what it was about.

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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: NFL Orders Shops to Stop Selling "Who Dat" Gear [Merged] WTF??? The NFL whines like a Vikings fan!!!

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9thWardDesire The Owner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA (10/1/13) Posts: 791	Re: NFL Orders Shops to Stop Selling "Who Dat" Gear [Merged] It's bad enough that Al "Crypt Reeker" Davis forced the Ravens to change their logo because of the shield, which looks nothing like that crap they have on their helmets. Oh, does anyone remember the Brass? The NHL and the St. Louis Blews for the minor league hockey team to change their logo because of one horn when the Brass had three. I can see if there is some concrete evidence about the NFL's rights and bylaws, but this is ridiculous. Nobody cared when the Saints were annual doormats. Now that the team is in the Big Show (Go ahead, take that from me, I dare ya!!), they are showing up late like a crackhead. FORTY-THREE YEARS LATE!!!

01-28-2010, 08:02 PM	#10
tkoger Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Re: NFL Orders Shops to Stop Selling "Who Dat" Gear [Merged] A good place to start letting the NFL know how you feel is the PR department. They'll understand that this has the potential to be really bad for the NFL. Joe Browne, Executive Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs 212.450-2031 e-mail: Joe.Browne@nfl.com 280 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 212. 450-2000 PR Dept. FAX: 212. 681-7572
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