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Zach Lowe wrote an entire article on the nickname issue
Posted on 7/25/13 at 10:58 am
Posted on 7/25/13 at 10:58 am
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But I don’t really agree with the idea that “Pellies” signals some sort of weakness. I don’t get the same vibe from “Phillies,” and the lilting nature of the diminutive “-ies” sound implies familiarity and affection to me — not a lack of strength. And on a personal note, when I visited St. John on a vacation two winters ago, I tried to convince pelicans on the beach that it was safe to approach me by calling out, “Here, Pelly! Here, Pelly!” It just came out naturally. (I have issues, clearly.)
So if Grantland is going to go with something other than Pellies, a candidate must emerge and dethrone it in a nickname competition. Here are some of the popular nominees I’ve seen on Twitter, in blog posts, and elsewhere.
...[referring to Pels] This is the “A-Rod” of team nicknames — the shortened format we use when we are too lazy and uncreative to do anything else. This, I think, is why I ultimately settled upon Pellies over Pels. It’s just got more verve, more spirit. It seems likely “Pels” will win out, and it’s more than solid. I can live with it. But I’ve yet to be swayed that it’s better than “Pellies.” I may die on this sword.
LINK
A lot more at the link. Even you we don't like Pellies, you have to appreciate the time and attention Lowe is giving the team.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 10:59 am to TigerinATL
Unfortunately he's still wrong
Posted on 7/25/13 at 10:59 am to TigerinATL
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“Here, Pelly! Here, Pelly!” It just came out naturally.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:01 am to TigerinATL
PELS >>>>>>>> Pellies
He will.
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But I’ve yet to be swayed that it’s better than “Pellies.” I may die on this sword.
He will.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:04 am to burdman
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PELS >>>>>>>> Pellies
Both are still worse than Bees for Hornets and that was terrible. My vote is our nickname, and this is a shot in the dark here, just be Pelicans.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:05 am to Scrowe
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Bees for Hornets
If it gets ride of the Bee-zany's, I'm all for it.
And you're wrong Pels is way better than Bees.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:07 am to TigerinATL
I know I have some of the "get off my lawn" in me, but who gives a frick what they call us? Jesus!
And now that I'm on my rant, frick the #squadup, #flocktogether bullshite too! Just win games.
And now that I'm on my rant, frick the #squadup, #flocktogether bullshite too! Just win games.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:08 am to Gtothemoney
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frick the #squadup
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:08 am to TigerinATL
So Zach Lowe likes weird nicknames.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:08 am to TigerinATL
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“Pellies.” I may die on this sword.
Please do Zach. Please do.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:11 am to Fun Bunch
Let's Go Pels
Let's Go Pels
Let's Go Pels
Let's Go Pels
Let's Go Pels
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:17 am to TigerinATL
Pels just seems to fit. It may seem boring, but at least it doesn't sound feminine like Pellies.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:40 am to Epic Cajun
I say we just go with "Shitstains." It sounds better than Pels or Pellies.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:42 am to Jester
Krewe would have avoided this stupidity altogether.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:43 am to Jester
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Krewe would have avoided this stupidity altogether.
i know right, we could have had the word KREWE as our logo with a trumpet and bead around it, it would have been so awesome.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:46 am to Chad504boy
People blasted me for pointing out that New Orleans Pelicans was very wordy with its 6 syllables, but this is why I made that point. The name is clumsy off the tongue, so people are going to shorten it. There will thus be some lame, contrived "nickname" created before the branding is even complete.
And one of my biggest reasons for wanting to lose "Hornets" was because "Bees" sounded so juvenile and stupid.
And one of my biggest reasons for wanting to lose "Hornets" was because "Bees" sounded so juvenile and stupid.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:48 am to Jester
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People blasted me for pointing out that New Orleans Pelicans was very wordy with its 6 syllables, but this is why I made that point. The name is clumsy off the tongue, so people are going to shorten it. There will thus be some lame, contrived "nickname" created before the branding is even complete.
pelicans is fine, no different than warriors. It just needs time to settle in people's minds. We haven't even got to preseason yet.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:49 am to Chad504boy
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We haven't even got to preseason yet.
And they're already debating whether to call us the Pels or Pellies.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 11:52 am to Jester
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And they're already debating whether to call us the Pels or Pellies.
Its humorous, giving us attention, no different than the mavs....
Posted on 7/25/13 at 12:03 pm to TigerinATL
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So if Grantland is going to go with something other than Pellies, a candidate must emerge and dethrone it in a nickname competition
Just call them the Pelicans you lazy frick. Why MUST you have a nickname? Does he call the Lakers the "Lakes" or the Rockets the "Rocks"? No. Damn I hate lazy wanna be unique sports journalists. Just call them their fricking name Lowe.
This post was edited on 7/25/13 at 12:05 pm
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