The Official #TNTNight Chant and Sign Extravaganza Thread
by edm7 on Jan 29, 2012 6:45 AM PST
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Hello fellow StR'ers....
As you know by now, February 9th should be a special night in Sacramento. The Kings will be on national TV (TNT to be specific) against the Oklahoma City Thunder and we want to make sure we don't waste a chance to send a strong message to the league AND to our local community about how much we deserve an NBA franchise. It's really all about supporting our team and showing that Sacramento remains one of the best markets in the NBA. We'll do our best to promote this thing, pack Arco (or PBP... whatever) once again, and make sure it rocks like old times. For this we will need your help.
First of all we obviously would love you all to make it out there on Feb 9th. The Kings have some really solid ticket deals going on right now and you should definitely take advantage of that. If you were thinking about attending one or two games this season, this one might be the one to go to. It'll be another blackout with the (obviously) black jerseys, rally towels and those purple glow sticks will be given at the door. It should be a great atmosphere and let's hope the team can rise to the occasion.
As for us fans... when we had our Here We Stay nights last year, we found a lot of success through our signs and chants that we were able to coordinate. For this game, we would like to do the same. We are working on getting signs and passing them out to fans and will also work on having a chant flyer to pass around and make sure we're being heard. We're not the most creative bunch so we need help with ideas for both signs and the chants.
For chants, we will likely go with the "Sa-Cra-Men-To" one which was very effective last year and likely also a "Here-We-Stay" one. We would like to add one or possibly two more to the rotation. The key? Keep it simple! We want to make a statement, but we also want to make sure that people can listen to the chant and understand what we're saying. This is about our city, our team, and the need for a new ESC. If you have something in mind, go for it... if we find one we feel we could add, we will.
As for signs: we have a couple photoshop wizards in kfipp and Aykis so we were hoping to put their talents to good use. If you have an idea for a sign, whether it's words or pictures, post it in the comments. They'll see what they can do and we may be able to print them out and pass them around. Again, don't lose sight of the goal here. This isn't so much about Anaheim anymore, as it is about making something happen here in our town. We are a great market and we need a new ESC (incorporating TNT in there might also guarantee we get the sign on national TV so think about that).
We have a couple more things planned that may or may not materialize but we'll keep everyone in the loop as we get closer to the date. We may also look for volunteers to help us pass out these signs and flyers outside the building before the game so stay tuned for that... If you want to help out, shoot me an email at eduardo_m7@hotmail.com
Use this thread for all of the above plus for questions, concerns, suggestions, and anything that comes to mind. As always, keep it positive and let's get this done!
(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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Mentioned this on the other thread but just to make sure no one misses it
Just did a quick ticketmaster check for the game and the lower level appears to be sold out! As for the upper level, they still have some tickets but by my count they are less than 1,000. If you were thinking about getting tickets for the game, better move… and fast. I could easily see this game being sold out by tonight.
The Kings have one really neat deal going on right: 2 upper level tix for $25 plus fees and I suggest to take advantage of it. Link for it is here. It’s the #blackthursday special.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Apparently, I was looking at promo only
so there are still some good seats in the upper level and just a few left in the lower bowl
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
I suppose
El Ron Toro clap clap clapclapclap would be a little too self serving?
btw I have the arena surrounded 203 and 114.
35 and 31. I'm calling it now. Reke and Cousins 1-2 in most improved award both All-stars. Jimmer leads rookies in scoring, passing and Ole's. Make 2nd round of playoffs and Salmons is not here by seasons end.
by ElRonToro on Jan 28, 2012 3:08 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
I'm dreading this game to be honest
The Thunder have been the best team in the NBA so far. You gotta figure odds are at least 75% they win. What i’m worried about though is a blowout. The Kings are enough of a laughing stock as it is without exposing their failures to a national audience. Really hope the Kings show up to play that night, especially with all the fans are doing.
Well, how much loyalty
Would that show of us fans and our City if even during a blow out, we are rockin the house!?
I’m not worried about the game so much as I am about getting out the message that this is OUR team, record be damned!
The endless pounding.
A hole, blacker than despair.
John Salmons is back.
by twasserm on Jun 23, 2011
by Dirkula on Jan 29, 2012 8:26 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Good point about the loyalty.
by wildcard530 on Jan 29, 2012 9:23 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
This is going to be an unforgettable experience.
As a Kings fan I want Sacramento to win. I don’t know if you went to the OKC and SAC game last season. The place was rocking, the game was really close and it was exciting to the end.
It is going to be a great game, no matter what happens. With so much going on at the game with the Black is Back theme, national coverage, VIPs in attendance, etc. This will be an unforgettable experience.
Cast that dread away, come with your game face on, wear black, cheer with all your might, have one the best nights of your life.
Asked if the Kings had any intention of trading Cousins, basketball president Geoff Petrie said, "No."
by Slam_Dunk on Jan 29, 2012 9:49 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
I went last year.
Really unforgettable. As KD was shooting his FTs late 4th quarter, the whole arena was chanting, Here We Stay! As the game ended, I had one last picture (or so I thought) at the old barn. Let’s get the Gymmer rocking!!!
Looking forward to a Lakers collapse.
Get Smart.
Here’s a sign idea.
I.T.
IS
IT!
It doesn’t go with your theme about the arena but I really like watching him play and if he’s playing well it has a chance of being shown on tv.
As for the chant how about a simple “E-S-C”? The viewers might not know what it means but it could make the announcers touch on the topic a bit.
Just some thougts. I’m looking forward to a memorable night.
by wildcard530 on Jan 29, 2012 8:01 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Here's a couple ideas:
Suck It, Mick-ey clap clap clap clap clap
Pass out fake dollar bills and throw them in the Maloofs general direction
"What the fuck did I do?" - McNulty
by vfettke on Jan 29, 2012 8:31 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Also, instead of "In God We Trust"
they need to say “Here, we’ll help!”
"What the fuck did I do?" - McNulty
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Jan 31, 2012 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
I'm curious to know if
are any MORE of my sign ideas that I post on these threads going to be made into a documentary? I’m talking to you Small Market, Big Heart.
As for sign ideas…
“Through Good Times and Bad Times!”
“Thunder Struck!” (but cross out the “tr”)
“Athletic Supporter (with an arrow pointing down)”
“Arena Supporter (with an arrow pointing down)”
“Here we stay…again”
“Durant Loves Sacramento”
The glass is usually twice as big as it needs to be.
by BaldMatt on Jan 29, 2012 8:49 AM PST via mobile reply actions 4 recs
....
Dont play salmons clap clap clap clap clap!!!
by pakyubai on Jan 29, 2012 9:47 AM PST via mobile reply actions 10 recs
Too bad we can't get GIFs on Signs
Because I have the perfect one:
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by Aykis16 on Jan 29, 2012 1:03 PM PST reply actions 34 recs
this needs soooooooo many more rec's
I love the fact you went out of your way to shrink Thornton’s head as he moves away from the camera
by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2012 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
Who's that guy in the far background?
Is that Westphal?
by Scott Section 213 on Jan 29, 2012 1:26 PM PST up reply actions
Isaiah
is clearly the cherry on the top here
by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2012 1:31 PM PST up reply actions
although the tiny little boy in the background trying to dance (far left)
could be a fantastic little Peaches
by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2012 1:31 PM PST up reply actions
GOLD!
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Jan 31, 2012 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
Get someone in engineering to get that up on the Jumbotron at halftime, lol.
Claremont Mckenna College
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"Crescit cum comercio civicas"
Throw it around the back so it look fly when I pass//
Just to avoid the block go high off the glass//
I'm killing them out there they gon' have to bring caskets//
This all I hear after the baskets *swoosh*//
by HarveySpecter on Jan 29, 2012 2:52 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Lets hire a Chinese hacker.
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Jan 31, 2012 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
Can you insert a dead guy on the ground...
…and put John Salmons’ head on it? LOL
by Scott Section 213 on Jan 29, 2012 5:23 PM PST up reply actions
Figured out how to make them in Photoshop
So expect a lot more of these throughout the season.
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by Aykis16 on Jan 31, 2012 10:44 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
There is so so so so so much win in this
Love it, well deserved recs
Al Davis 1929-2011 Just rest in peace, baby
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I think a nice simple chant that everybody can get into would be..........
SHEEDY SUCKS! SHEEDY SUCKS! SHEEDY SUCKS!
I think with this chant you send a few messages.
1) Sheedy sucks
2) Wong needs to get on our page
3) Sacramento wants ESC
4) all other council members have our support
This chant will embarrass her for being uber douche nozzle that she is and shane her into giving up.
No, I never said "Hey sweetheart I'm Rookie of the Year." I told her "I'm Tyreke Evans" though............Tyreke Evans
A nice sign would be "bad basketball is better then no basketball"
No, I never said "Hey sweetheart I'm Rookie of the Year." I told her "I'm Tyreke Evans" though............Tyreke Evans
by 1damutt on Jan 29, 2012 1:09 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Crap! Just realized I have a 6:15 VB game
over by 7:15 about 20 minutes of travel. I may miss tip off. You guys need to yell extra loud cuz the old fat guy may not be there at the start.
35 and 31. I'm calling it now. Reke and Cousins 1-2 in most improved award both All-stars. Jimmer leads rookies in scoring, passing and Ole's. Make 2nd round of playoffs and Salmons is not here by seasons end.
You ref?
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Jan 31, 2012 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
Volleyball is MORE important?
Must be some hot chicks playing. Never mind. :)
by Scott Section 213 on Jan 29, 2012 1:23 PM PST reply actions
Go Kings, and much more importantly
Go Sacramento. I think that many of the arena naysayers underestimate how many Kings fans truly place the region in front of the franchise in their minds and hearts.
SAC-RA-MEN-TO
I miss Big Mike and his Arco Thunder monologue.
by RJinFairOaks on Jan 29, 2012 3:47 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Thanks for all suggestions so far
I got a couple emails from people willing to volunteer; we appreciate that.
One of them also had a suggestion for a chant: “Ke-Vin John-son” as a bit of a thank you to our great mayor who has been working extremely to hard to make this ESC happen. I kinda like the idea and I’m pretty sure he’ll be in attendance.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
by edm7 on Jan 29, 2012 7:49 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
Personally
I’d keep the message simple, all Kings and Sacramento chants and never deviate
by wallywagon11 on Jan 29, 2012 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
How about a chant for TNT?
T — N — T
T — N — T
etc
That would get us props on the broadcast. Show the network we appreciate them?
by Scott Section 213 on Jan 30, 2012 9:25 PM PST reply actions
That's a good idea for a sign
Incorporating that somehow.
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Unfortunately the national TV audience
Largely sees us as Hollywood North (California stereotypes are hard to break), so I wonder if this approach will have the intended effect.
I miss Big Mike and his Arco Thunder monologue.
by RJinFairOaks on Jan 31, 2012 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
Heading over to the city council meeting tonight
Have a special invitation to deliver to our council members. Hopefully you don’t mind me speaking for some of you all and hopefully you can help us with this invitation tomorrow (info to come).
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Not sure if you;ve been following or are even on twitter
but we’ve been targetting the TNT crew and especially C-Webb to try and get them to come out to the game next Thursday.
We were thinking about doing the same thing with some of our ‘local celebs.’ Any ideas who we could target? Aaron Rodgers for sure; we know Colin Hanks was very supportive when the relocation saga happened; apparently Stevie Johnson from the Bills attends games all the time. Any obvious ones we may be missing?
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Other than #BlackThursday
Are there any specific hashtags we’re using when targeting people to come out? Any chance anyone could talk to Peaches about reaching out to Aaron? I know they’re friends, which kind of destroys a piece of my soul, because it’s Peaches. But…Aaron is on his show all the time and they apparently are legit friends (ew). Maybe tweeting Peaches to reach out to Aaron would help? Dude has a ton of followers and even if we all tweet him, he might not see them. If I hear he’s in town I’ll be sure to let people know. It would be more likely he’d head to Sac from Chico than from San Diego or Green Bay.
Last stretch everyone
Chants flyer should come out very soon. Now we’re just gonna need help handing them out outside (or inside) the arena. Last call for fans who’d like to help out with that… just shoot me an email for it. Thanks!
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Sent you an email
Check it out when you get a chance. Thanks, homie
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Wish I could help out like last time
But unfortunately I live in Phoenix now
by Letsgokings13 on Feb 4, 2012 12:33 PM PST up reply actions
I WANT TO HELP!
I’ve emailed u twice and haven’t gotten a response!
by 2001nbachampions on Feb 4, 2012 11:39 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions
Double check the email
because I’ve replied to all of the emails I’ve gotten regarding this. If it still doesn’t work let me know what your email is and I’ll send you a message
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
Obviously all of the here we stay chants and sacramento chants and signs should be used
i also like the idea of signs saying “we know drama”
1443 tickets left: 191 ll, 1252 UL
1443/3.5
Roughly 400 tickets per day
I don’t think it’ll sell out.
SPREAD THE WORD!
by 2001nbachampions on Feb 5, 2012 9:28 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
Don't worry too much about the sellout
If it happens, great! But even if it doesn’t there will be a lot of fans and the impact and how awesome the night is will end up being the important thing.
"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims
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