The Real Buffalo Joe Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 8 minutes ago, billieve420 said: New Era should design something like this. I hope you got @Gugny's permission before using his picture like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I said this a few months ago... I've never liked the "Bills Mafia" term. What is it even supposed to mean? That we're rough and tumble or something? I have no idea why this ever stuck with the fanbase. When I think of the mob, I think of NYC, Philadelphia, or Chicago... not Buffalo. How about "Bills Backers" or "Bills Fans"? Hell, I'll even go for "Bills Nation". "Bills Mafia" sounds like a term that a ten year old kid pulled out of his behind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 minute ago, sullim4 said: I said this a few months ago... I've never liked the "Bills Mafia" term. What is it even supposed to mean? That we're rough and tumble or something? I have no idea why this ever stuck with the fanbase. When I think of the mob, I think of NYC, Philadelphia, or Chicago... not Buffalo. How about "Bills Backers" or "Bills Fans"? Hell, I'll even go for "Bills Nation". "Bills Mafia" sounds like a term that a ten year old kid pulled out of his behind. You must not have bothered to read the thread a few months ago. Mafia as in family -- i.e., mess with one of us and the rest of us will have your back. It started on Twitter and had nothing to do with the drunk idiots in the satellite lots -- they just adopted it and because of their antics that's what those who don't know better think it's all about. The players actually love it -- again, from their Twitter interactions. When a player signs or is drafted they are always welcomed into the "family" by Bills Mafia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 The NFL would not allow the term 'Mafia' on the hats. There were a few terms or slogans sometimes associated with other teams fans that were not permitted to be used for what I had read when they first unveiled the hats pre draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 As as fan base we lean more toward "drunken hillbilly" than we do "mafioso", almost to a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 The Bills don't control that trademark, hence they won't use it over something they do control such as Billieive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Rebel101 said: Lol I'm not filled with anger I just thought we could have had a better hat then what we got. I’m glad you don’t have an anger management issue and I congratulate you on even noticing. I was too concerned with the players wearing the hats, apparently.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Be honest, which one of these guys looks more like a typical Bills fan: This guy Or THIS guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 10 minutes ago, That's No Moon said: The Bills don't control that trademark, hence they won't use it over something they do control such as Billieive. This is ultimately the correct answer. Always follow the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Rebel101 said: Teams all have nicknames on their hats some refer to their fans such as the seahawks. I would much rather ours said Bills Mafia then Billieve So you wanted both. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Honestly, haven't been this pissed off since Rob Johnson wore a headband. That piece of ****. Nah, I was more upset about Wade not wearing a headset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 NewEra needed to incorporate the Whammy Wheenie instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I'll never get over it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Not to mention, the whole Bills Mafia thing is quite offensive to Italian-Americans. And considered fairly stupid to everyone else over the age of 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I blame Russ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I see/hear "Billieve," and all I can say is PLLLEASE! Since seeing is believing, show us! So, far, we fall well short of the Mafia too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, sullim4 said: I said this a few months ago... I've never liked the "Bills Mafia" term. What is it even supposed to mean? That we're rough and tumble or something? I have no idea why this ever stuck with the fanbase. When I think of the mob, I think of NYC, Philadelphia, or Chicago... not Buffalo. How about "Bills Backers" or "Bills Fans"? Hell, I'll even go for "Bills Nation". "Bills Mafia" sounds like a term that a ten year old kid pulled out of his behind. You should make sure you show up to the future nickname threads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I know it doesn't seem like it's going to go away, but man do I hate the term "Bills Mafia". Very lame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagon127 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Rebel101 said: Teams all have nicknames on their hats some refer to their fans such as the seahawks. I would much rather ours said Bills Mafia then Billieve Did they throw away all the other hats in the bills store, and are now only selling this one? I mean, if that was the case, I could see being mad about it. But I'm pretty sure they usually have dozens of different styles and colors available. Don't worry, I am sure you will be able to find a hat you like soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts