Irv Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 With the draft coming up, I hear the term "war room" a lot and think of heroes who have fought, been killed, or maimed in an actual war. Overly politically correct? Probably. But I wouldn't mind never hearing that again. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Just now, Irv said: With the draft coming up, I hear the term "war room" a lot and think of heroes who have fought, been killed, or maimed in an actual war. Overly politically correct? Probably. But I wouldn't mind never hearing that again. There's a lot of military expressions in football. "Aerial attack" comes to mind. So does that old Carlin routine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Your indignation is duly noted. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Oh Irv. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, K-9 said: There's a lot of military expressions in football. "Aerial attack" comes to mind. So does that old Carlin routine. Shotgun, Bomb, blitz.... and money more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin in Va Beach Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 How about Romper Room? And when teams make a pick they can say "Romper bomper stomper du, the Bills select Hal Jalikakik from Whatsamatta U" 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Air Raid, Trenches..... The OP should stop watching football and quit TSW in protest. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagon127 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, Irv said: With the draft coming up, I hear the term "war room" a lot and think of heroes who have fought, been killed, or maimed in an actual war. Overly politically correct? Probably. But I wouldn't mind never hearing that again. Are you a war veteran? Or are you just guessing at what war veterans may be offended by? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 As a long time player/couch I have been around the game my whole life and heard every term there are lots of war terms in football and most I don’t mind but 1 I have stopped using over the years is referring to a hard fought game as going through a war I do feel that we should respect our armed forces and not compare our game to an actual war 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 What about the card game “war”? Where are we on that, Irv? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capco Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Considering how many military analogies that already exist in football, I think you're drawing a line for nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I prefer "Strategery Room" myself. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 "Gentlemen, you cant fight in here! This is the war room!!!" 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfanatixs Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Room of Futility, Room of Imminent Failure? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Russ Brandon’s broom closet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Combat center? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 This is a common term in business - seems like manufactured anger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 It sounds cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 1 minute ago, PaattMaann said: "Gentlemen, you cant fight in here! This is the war room!!!" Beat me to it! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capco Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 1 minute ago, PaattMaann said: "Gentlemen, you cant fight in here! This is the war room!!!" One of the best movies of all time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 1 minute ago, PaattMaann said: "Gentlemen, you cant fight in here! This is the war room!!!" Damn you, beat me to it. "JA WOHL MEIN FUHR...er, I mean, yes, Mr. President!" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Billsfanatixs said: Room of Futility, Room of Imminent Failure? Room of Doom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToGoGo Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 NFL Football is a subconscious advertisement for war. That's why the military loves to advertise themselves before games under the guise of "patriotism". It's making a subconscious connection between what you see on the field and the US military. Insidious stuff. As more and more people start to be against war in general, the more football's ratings will drop. There is no fixing this sport. It is not, and has never been a beautiful game like basketball, hockey, soccer, or baseball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Just now, Capco said: One of the best movies of all time. "He'll see the BIG BOARD"! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I love to see so many Dr. Strangelove fans in here...I never meet anyone who has A) seen it or B) likes it...good on ya fellas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Let's find more things to be offended by. There's an endless supply. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: As a long time player/couch I have been around the game my whole life and heard every term there are lots of war terms in football and most I don’t mind but 1 I have stopped using over the years is referring to a hard fought game as going through a war I do feel that we should respect our armed forces and not compare our game to an actual war I was in the military and I actually like those terms 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Room of violent conflict 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: As a long time player/couch I have been around the game my whole life and heard every term there are lots of war terms in football and most I don’t mind but 1 I have stopped using over the years is referring to a hard fought game as going through a war I do feel that we should respect our armed forces and not compare our game to an actual war Wasn't it the younger Kellen Winslow in Miami who got in trouble for saying he's a soldier (metaphorically)? We'd call it a battle in a hard fought game. I don't think that's a term exclusively for war. Maybe etymology wise from ancient times. But the meaning has become more ambiguous and not strictly related to war. Even in white collar terms "we have a court room battle coming up", "this bid is going to be quite a battle" Edited April 25, 2018 by PetermanThrew5Picks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 19 minutes ago, Irv said: With the draft coming up, I hear the term "war room" a lot and think of heroes who have fought, been killed, or maimed in an actual war. Overly politically correct? Probably. But I wouldn't mind never hearing that again. Seriously...you have way too much time on your hands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 If Edwin Starr was a member on this board, he might agree with you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Dalton said: This is a common term in business - seems like manufactured anger. Hey now, my forefathers worked in manufacturing! TRIGGERED. Just now, Royale with Cheese said: If Edwin Starr was a member on this board, he might agree with you. Agent Double O Soul??? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Oh mykidsdad 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said: Room of Doom. Positive and negative 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: I was in the military and I actually like those terms ? I generally wouldn’t want to offend the person it might but I’m glad you do 2 minutes ago, PetermanThrew5Picks said: Wasn't it the younger Kellen Winslow in Miami who got in trouble for saying he's a soldier (metaphorically)? Yes, he also comapared football to fighting a war kid had tons of talent, not much upstairs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Just now, Buffalo716 said: ? I generally wouldn’t want to offend the person it might but I’m glad you do Soldiers are tough, we can take it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkirchofer Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 25 minutes ago, Irv said: With the draft coming up, I hear the term "war room" a lot and think of heroes who have fought, been killed, or maimed in an actual war. Overly politically correct? Probably. But I wouldn't mind never hearing that again. As a veteran I am good with the term, so don't worry about it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Ours is called The Process Room anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, joesixpack said: So this what feminism has come down to 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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