I have an idea....
by jjham15 on Jul 2, 2010 4:59 PM PDT
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PrintWhile reading the brilliant work of rbiegler, How to Make It in America, one of StRs faithful, AnotherStupidSN revealed a new avatar that caught the eye of many, including myself. For those of you who missed it, here it is:
Subtle, brilliant, funny and most of all, spot on. DeMarcus Cousins is, "The Big Red Flag" but let's be honest, no one likes to have a moniker such as this. With the invention of the Brockness Monster (thank you Aykis) and other quality nicknames and one liners used here and by Jerry Reynolds, is it time to take this new avatar and make something special out of it?
Here is my proposal:
We here at StR begin a grass roots effort to make the DeMarcus Cousins red flag a part of every Kings home game. If DeMarcus is going to have to wear the "Red Flag of Courge" then so will we. When Boogie comes in the game, we release a flurry of red flags waiving all over Arco Arena. We waive them every time he scores, and every time he grabs a board and every time.....it looks like our young big fella might be in trouble. The eventual goal, of course would be for the Kings and DMC to embrace this idea and for it to become part of the stadium experience, first as a fan addition and eventually as a team give away.
This might seem hokey or lame but stick with me for a second here. The goal of this exercise would be for us as fans to deflect the pressure off of DMC and onto us. I want to see DeMarcus show us that big ol' smile and when he get's hot (good or bad), I want to see him encourage the fans to get off their feet and waive these crazy flags with all their might. I also want DeMarcus to look out and know that we as fans are behind him.
This will catch on instantly. It will be on Sports Center and local TV (does that still exist). People will ask where to get one of these crazy flags and others will make their own versions. Ailene Voisin will tout the movement as "infectiously sexy". People will tweet about it.
Sometimes embracing the elephant in the room is the only way to move forward. I am proposing that we embrace the fact that DeMarcus is no different than anyone one of us. We all have red flags and by God we will waive them proudly.
(This is a FanPost from a member of the Sactown Royalty community. The views expressed come from the member, and not Sactown Royalty staff.)
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I don't know if most 19 year-olds have a good enough sense of humor to take this in the spirit intended.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
We can ask him via twitter.
I think he would love it if he knew what it was about.
Truth is, on talent alone, and nothing else, I’d rank DMC 1st.
PookeyGuru- June 1, 2010.
***Update***
Cousins can be a major star.
PookeyGuru- June 23, 2010.
This is effing brilliant!
If he is down with it so am I. He may just want to let it go though…
I didn't major in Common F-cking Sense, but ...
He has a great sense of humor. He'd totally get it.
by caseycheesecake on Jul 2, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
You don't know that.
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casey know because DMC loves him some cheescake
Then the X-Files being, looking like some kind of blue-green Jackie Chan with Isabella Rossellini lips and breath that reeked of vanilla Chig Champa,
did a slow-mo Matrix descent out of the butt end of the banana vessel and hovered above my bug-eyes, my gaping jaw, and my sweaty L. Ron Hubbard upper lip and all I could think was: "I hope Uncle Martin here doesn't notice that I pissed my f***in' pants."
^knows
Then the X-Files being, looking like some kind of blue-green Jackie Chan with Isabella Rossellini lips and breath that reeked of vanilla Chig Champa,
did a slow-mo Matrix descent out of the butt end of the banana vessel and hovered above my bug-eyes, my gaping jaw, and my sweaty L. Ron Hubbard upper lip and all I could think was: "I hope Uncle Martin here doesn't notice that I pissed my f***in' pants."
Agreed, Great F'ing idea.
Not sure how he’d get the wrong idea of fans cheering for him after he makes a great play, red flags waving or not.
I’d do it from day one. This is how a fanbase shows loyalty and appreciation.
Oh, and Boogie’d.
LOL! (literally)
As I cast my vote I was thinking “who the hell would vote no on something so brilliant?” The first person I thought of was andy sims. Then I scroll down a little & the first negative comment(also the very first comment) was none other than andy sims! Hilarious.
Always the one to be the contrarian. Always the one to go against the grain. I wouldn’t have it any other way :)
I love beating dead horses.
by allbenji's on Jul 3, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I appreciate that.
Actually, I don’t.
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
by andy sims on Jul 3, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wait a second, I see what you did there.
Truth is, on talent alone, and nothing else, I’d rank DMC 1st.
PookeyGuru- June 1, 2010.
***Update***
Cousins can be a major star.
PookeyGuru- June 23, 2010.
I think it's just Sims using logic and deciding not to join the circle jerk.
Because talent? You want to add a guy like boozer because hes talented? I’m sorry i just don’t see that as a valid reason. -- fffindeed
by wallywagon11 on Jul 3, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
This could backfire if he struggles a bit in the beginning of the year.
I believe this would be an excellent strategy later in the year if he were in the ROY race.
I think he would be into it, since it’s obvious that the comments really hurt him. But, I’d suggest waiting, it just might put added pressure that he doen’t need.
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
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by HighTops on Jul 2, 2010 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Maybe we could unveil it at an early StR night out.
Give him a couple of weeks and then have a bunch of flags made up for the occasion.
Truth is, on talent alone, and nothing else, I’d rank DMC 1st.
PookeyGuru- June 1, 2010.
***Update***
Cousins can be a major star.
PookeyGuru- June 23, 2010.
See if you can confirm that he would think it's funny (good luck) and introduce it specifically at a StR night out.
I think that would be the best approach. Pretty creative idea.
Because talent? You want to add a guy like boozer because hes talented? I’m sorry i just don’t see that as a valid reason. -- fffindeed
Of course, I am a bit of an idiot and probably haven't thought it through
but rec’ing it anyway
Because talent? You want to add a guy like boozer because hes talented? I’m sorry i just don’t see that as a valid reason. -- fffindeed
I think this could be a brilliant idea...
…if Boogie is cool with the idea.
But I agree with you; we might want to wait until a bit later in the season, rather than just breaking the flags out from the start. Red flags sound a lot better as a ROY campaign than ’Reke-on-a-stick did.
BLASPHEMY!
Reke on a stick was awesome! You should have seen the look on my wife’s face when she came home & saw one of our family pics replaced with reke on a stick on our mantle.
Needless to say that didn’t last very long.
I love beating dead horses.
Maybe you shouldn't have covered her face in the wedding photo....
Truth is, on talent alone, and nothing else, I’d rank DMC 1st.
PookeyGuru- June 1, 2010.
***Update***
Cousins can be a major star.
PookeyGuru- June 23, 2010.
What HT said
It is a very nice idea.
But if DMC does not live up to the (inflated) expectations of some fans (not STR members), they may bring such red flags to show their displeasure. I wonder how he would cope with that. And if this spins out of control, you’ll see opposing teams fans using the red flag as well.
Better to wait and see how he performs before launching it.
Dunking Dutchman
by RikSmits on Jul 2, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
If this was during a ROY race, which i believe he’ll be in the talks for, it’ll be great. Might as well say “Shoulda picked DMC” on the other side.
And that's wassup.
by Sacramento_Strong on Jul 3, 2010 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
kind of agree with High Tops
Save it for when Boogie like all rookies hit that wall about halfway through the season. Use it as a way to give him a boost of support and energy to continue on through the long season.
Also, maybe we can get the Kings Dancers to use the flags in a routine insted of their pom-poms!
i would totally do my damnedest
To make it to Sac for that game
LaMarcus Aldridge is the most over rated and over paid player in NBA. Tyreke Evans will be better than Brandon Roy this year.
by KingsFanInPortland on Jul 2, 2010 6:17 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
White shirts with the flag and below..."Boogie Time".
Truth is, on talent alone, and nothing else, I’d rank DMC 1st.
PookeyGuru- June 1, 2010.
***Update***
Cousins can be a major star.
PookeyGuru- June 23, 2010.
I love this flag idea.
I think he’d totally get the humor, as the flags would get waved after he does good things and he’d see people smiling and cheering. So it’d have a pretty clear positive vibe to it. But I also agree to wait till mid-season and see how he’s doing. If he’s already struggling, would not be a good idea. But otherwise I’d love it! And it’d be extremely easy to get some red flags.
Let us usher in the era of Reke DMC!
I like the idea, but I voted you're loco because it's true
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Jul 2, 2010 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
hmm...I would...
but my seats are pretty close to the floor and I’m afraid DeMarcus would run up there and put a swim move on me!
"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn professional."
(Hunter Thompson)
well then why don't I buy upper level seats, and we'll switch tickets
that should take care of the ur problem. deal??
Let us usher in the era of Reke DMC!
Wow
I never would’ve thought that a simple idea during my morning BM would spark The Red Flag Revolution. I was thinking though that it would look pretty badass on a T-shirt (black would look better than white, I think). In any case, I’m flattered that you think so highly of it, and I like where you’ve taken the idea. Obviously, none of us know how Boogie feels about the whole “red flag” thing right now. I think there’s a chance it could really help him to focus this year, as he’s admitted to playing with a chip on his shoulder as motivation to prove everyone wrong, and the red flags are an embodiment of that chip. It really could be spectacular.
"If you're going to lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the audience." -Geoff Petrie
I totally agree, I thknk this is something that could be rolled out day one.
We would be his peeps. Maybe we can get Jason Jones to pitch the idea to him? I certainly would want Cousins blessing but I think it would provide a real college atmosphere for the guy.
Truth is, on talent alone, and nothing else, I’d rank DMC 1st.
PookeyGuru- June 1, 2010.
***Update***
Cousins can be a major star.
PookeyGuru- June 23, 2010.
Honestly, I'm not even sure Jason Jones would really get it.
Nor would I really trust him to explain it correctly. Maybe Aykis can get Nicholson in on it after their next date, and A.N. can pass it along. I know that just makes me sound like a racist, but really I’m just not a big fan of “Mr. Jones”.
"If you're going to lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the audience." -Geoff Petrie
by AnotherStupidSN on Jul 2, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, and thanks again for the idea- funny stuff.
Truth is, on talent alone, and nothing else, I’d rank DMC 1st.
PookeyGuru- June 1, 2010.
***Update***
Cousins can be a major star.
PookeyGuru- June 23, 2010.
Would match if our uni s where red white and blue.
"So your a Yank? Thats ok, were all just people. People are all the same. But we like Canadians better." - Guy at the grocery store. "wow"
Carmichael Dave could explain it to him.
by caseycheesecake on Jul 3, 2010 8:49 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Speaking of Dave
Does anyone else think that Don Geronimo should lay off the guy?
I’m all for friendly competition, and I was a fan of Don & Mike, but Carmichael Dave has one of the better shows on KHTK and so far, in my opinion, the Don Geronimo show hasn’t wowed me like I thought it would.
Sorry to ambush your post JJ. By the way, I’m all for this idea as long Boogie up for it. I think its something fans can unite around. Rec’d!
the Bene Gesserit rite.
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
Frank Herbert, Dune
by SeattleRoyalty on Jul 3, 2010 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Sorry about the spotty grammer
the Bene Gesserit rite.
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
Frank Herbert, Dune
by SeattleRoyalty on Jul 3, 2010 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
whats he been sayin?
Geronimo rippin CD? For what?
LaMarcus Aldridge is the most over rated and over paid player in NBA. Tyreke Evans will be better than Brandon Roy this year.
by KingsFanInPortland on Jul 3, 2010 10:00 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He's dedicated a pretty good portion of his show to ripping on Dave's show
I think its all in fun, but after awhile it’s just not funny anymore (or at all). I’m sure Dave has thick skin so it’s probably not a big deal.
He’s been playing clips of Dave’s show and making fun of him for the way he conducts his show. Like I said, Dave’s show is lot better to listen to right now IMO.
the Bene Gesserit rite.
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
Frank Herbert, Dune
by SeattleRoyalty on Jul 3, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
That's rough because Dave is a huge Don fan.
Maybe he’s trying to improve he product around him which would be a good thing. I like Dave but he could use a little more, how do I say this nicely, “content”.
Truth is, on talent alone, and nothing else, I’d rank DMC 1st.
PookeyGuru- June 1, 2010.
***Update***
Cousins can be a major star.
PookeyGuru- June 23, 2010.
Don Geronimo's show
is the worst show i’ve ever heard. He uses so many sound bites it makes me vomit. It took me like 5 minutes straight of listening before I realized what HIS voice was out of all the sound clips. He doesn’t talk about basketball, he doesnt even talk about anything interesting. Last I heard, he called a girl and had her not go through a green light and stick her phone out of her window so we could hear how many honks she got… Wow…
by caseycheesecake on Jul 3, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Starting up a new radio show is difficult, even if you have been in the business for awhile.
Not saying it has been great but its difficult to get going.
Plus the guy has never been much of a sports person. Plus, it’s the basketball offseason.
Because talent? You want to add a guy like boozer because hes talented? I’m sorry i just don’t see that as a valid reason. -- fffindeed
by wallywagon11 on Jul 3, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
He made a big deal about how he’d talk all about the draft at draft time but I didn’t hear squat on that.
by caseycheesecake on Jul 3, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Plus the guy has never been much of a sports person
I just question why KHTK puts a “non sports person” on a sports radio station. I liked CD at the 12-3 slot.
As for the red flags, my concern is that the same jackasses that decided to boo KMart last year will use the flags for the non intended purpose if DMC goes through a rough patch or two, which he most certainly will.
Then the X-Files being, looking like some kind of blue-green Jackie Chan with Isabella Rossellini lips and breath that reeked of vanilla Chig Champa,
did a slow-mo Matrix descent out of the butt end of the banana vessel and hovered above my bug-eyes, my gaping jaw, and my sweaty L. Ron Hubbard upper lip and all I could think was: "I hope Uncle Martin here doesn't notice that I pissed my f***in' pants."
Yeah, but the point is that we can pre-empt that by using the flags for good
which would take away their power to be used for bad. If they come to symbolize Cousins’ playing against all of the doubters and against his past, then it shouldn’t matter if people try to use them against DeMarcus, since they are meant to represent his resolve in the face of adversity and our support of him. The flags are saying “Don’t worry Boogie, we’re behind you even if things are tough. You’ve got slack with us, so just chill and do your thing”.
"If you're going to lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the audience." -Geoff Petrie
by AnotherStupidSN on Jul 4, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Something uniquely our own?
Where do I sign up?
And that's wassup.
by Sacramento_Strong on Jul 3, 2010 9:24 AM PDT reply actions
I like it!
We’ll definitely have to run it past Boogie though. Gotta make sure this is us fans showing our support and getting behind him
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Well I just asked Boogie via twitter cause I think its an amazing idea
We’ll see if he responds (I doubt it). If he doesn’t, I’ll see if I can get Nicholson or Jones to ask him.
Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order and Originator of the "Brock Ness Monster".
I think this could be an organization thing
as in the Kings facilitating the flags and whatnot. The Kings have been doing a great job in trying to engage the community IMO and this sounds like something they could be interested in.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
We need to start the ball rolling on this though.
The franchise can’t be this “snarky”. They need the fans to start it and then they can embrace it. What we need it Donté Greene to promote this.
Truth is, on talent alone, and nothing else, I’d rank DMC 1st.
PookeyGuru- June 1, 2010.
***Update***
Cousins can be a major star.
PookeyGuru- June 23, 2010.
It could just end up being an organization thing
just for the pure fact that its posted on this site. Aykis’s sig is a perfect example of the Kings organization checking in, and if they seem something they like they won’t be opposed to considering it.
If this happens
I don’t know if this was already proposed, but I think it should just be a normal red flag. Don’t put the guys’ face on it. It will be obvious enough without his face on it.
Well,
with no face you avoid all of the potential copyright issues.
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How about red flags with the #5 on them
as a reminder that 4 teams passed on him, likely due in part to his “red flags”?
"If you're going to lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the audience." -Geoff Petrie
by AnotherStupidSN on Jul 4, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
and later in the season, if all goes well
we can have red flags with “R.O.Y.” on them. It can be an ever-evolving motif.
"If you're going to lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the audience." -Geoff Petrie
by AnotherStupidSN on Jul 4, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Though I don't think I'll be changing my avatar.
"If you're going to lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the audience." -Geoff Petrie
by AnotherStupidSN on Jul 4, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we need a big red flag with a "C" for "Cousins" on it.
The “C” is kind of laying down, because four teams slept on him. I put a hammer on there, too, because DMC is gonna hammer the opposition. And obviously, he will be a star
Quit stallin’, and make this your avatar! United Stands Sactown Royalty!
Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.
by andy sims on Jul 5, 2010 12:29 AM PDT reply actions 6 recs
Good idea. I'll run with it. There will be 5 stars from this draft, but the 5th pick will be the biggest.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Jul 5, 2010 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I'm on it
Fantastic idea. I’ll have my flag with me every game. I may bring extra for those in neighboring seats.
Uhhhm – where can I get some?
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
I can't wait to see how Bilas reacts when he's asked about it.
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
by lietothegirls on Jul 5, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
not to get off topic
but the shirt i would want is a pic of DMC & Reke standing side by side – from an angle up so they look huge that says: Grown Ass Men
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