Dukestreetking Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 13 hours ago, eball said: I love it for the following reasons: It was organic. No marketing team came up with this, it originated as a group of Bills fans “united” against a reporter. It symbolizes family sticking up for one another. It’s ours. We always heard about how “Bills fans are the best” but this puts a name to it no one else can copy. The players LOVE it and have fully embraced it. This, 100 percent, and esp #1...it isn't astroturf, team marketing bs. Fans came up with it. Further: it's not, say, Grantland Rice with "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse". Great use of phrase, but it's still a reporter--not fans--coining the term. Besides, how'd you like to be known as "The Flock"? Hell, next year Ravens PR will push their fan base as "Band of the Black Hand"* or something similarly pathetic. * For the sensitive, I don't mean this racially but as a synonym for Mafia, big gang, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I like it because it is funny. I don't find it one bit offensive. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I hate it. It has always made me think of the "Trenchcoat Mafia". That being the gang of misfits at Columbine High School in Colorado, two of whom decided to gun down their classmates, emboldening many imitators and kicking off a disgusting trend of school shootings across the US. To me, adding 'mafia' to your club name is all about trying to look tough when you're really just a tool. It's the epitomy of douchism. 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Flanders Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Never cared for the moniker, but with all the charity work Del has done in the Mafia name, I can live with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnbillsbacker Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 When you think of "Bills Mafia" you think of passionate fans and charitable donations. What's not to like? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I don't think I've ever used the term myself, and I don't really plan to. But I have no issue with it. Seems like the national media really love using the term. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 The term is fine...but I'm too old to associate with it for myself. I think of the teen-20 something set. Alot of the people donating money are Bills fans,,not "mafia" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epstein's Mother Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) Always thought that it was unimaginitive. Edited January 20, 2021 by Epstein's Mother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshynman Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 3:33 AM, Coach Tuesday said: I would’ve preferred “The Buffalo Yakuza” - opportunity MISSED. Domo Arogato Mt Roboto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITE ME Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I am not thrilled with the name or the Bills Mafia merchandise, but to each his own. If you are a Bills fan shouldn't you be buying Bills Merchandise, not Bills Mafia merchandise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, BITE ME said: I am not thrilled with the name or the Bills Mafia merchandise, but to each his own. If you are a Bills fan shouldn't you be buying Bills Merchandise, not Bills Mafia merchandise? Please explain why Bills fans should buy Bills Merchandise and not Bills Mafia merchandise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITE ME Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) I am curious if anyone is buying this new line of Bills Mafia merchandise. Is it me, or shouldn't people just be buying Bills Merchandise? Everywhere I go in the country people yell Go Bills at me if I have Bills gear on. I wonder if Bills Mafia gear is going to get the same response Aren't non sports fans going to be a little curious why people are wearing stuff with MAFIA on it. If you are buying it, to each his own. I just don't get it. 3 minutes ago, Gugny said: Please explain why Bills fans should buy Bills Merchandise and not Bills Mafia merchandise. The term Mafia is a little odd to non sports fans. The Mafia is not exactly a good term to average people. Edited January 20, 2021 by BITE ME 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, BITE ME said: I am curious if anyone is buying this new line of Bills Mafia merchandise. Is it me, or shouldn't people just be buying Bills Merchandise? Everywhere I go in the country people yell Go Bills at me if I have Bills gear on. I wonder if Bills Mafia gear is going to get the same response Aren't non sports fans going to be a little curious why people are wearing stuff with MAFIA on it. If you are buying it, to each his own. I just don't get it. I started a thread on this. 90 percent of people do not even know what Bills Mafia is. I am not sure I want the city of Buffalo and the word Mafia tied together. Unless you are a football fan is seems pretty odd. You don't have to create a thread every time you have a shower thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITE ME Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Just now, Royale with Cheese said: You don't have to create a thread every time you have a shower thought. I didn't. I was going to try to get a poll on it, but couldn't get the poll function to work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
par73 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Never cared for it and don't associate with it. I'm a Bills fan. If that's not exciting enough, so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 18 minutes ago, BITE ME said: I am curious if anyone is buying this new line of Bills Mafia merchandise. Is it me, or shouldn't people just be buying Bills Merchandise? Everywhere I go in the country people yell Go Bills at me if I have Bills gear on. I wonder if Bills Mafia gear is going to get the same response Aren't non sports fans going to be a little curious why people are wearing stuff with MAFIA on it. If you are buying it, to each his own. I just don't get it. The term Mafia is a little odd to non sports fans. The Mafia is not exactly a good term to average people. How does this answer his question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 We'll you are never going to get it changed so you are stuck with it. Deal with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I like BillsMafia. It's better than Chowda Heads and Cheese Heads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I love the name. Bills fan for life! Just like your in the mafia for life! Blood in , Blood out! Bills Mafia for Life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 It’s not going away even if you don’t like it. So there’s that 🤷🏻♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasNootz Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I'm fine with it - but I draw the line at trying to update the Shout Song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 41 minutes ago, BITE ME said: I am curious if anyone is buying this new line of Bills Mafia merchandise. Is it me, or shouldn't people just be buying Bills Merchandise? Everywhere I go in the country people yell Go Bills at me if I have Bills gear on. I wonder if Bills Mafia gear is going to get the same response Aren't non sports fans going to be a little curious why people are wearing stuff with MAFIA on it. If you are buying it, to each his own. I just don't get it. The term Mafia is a little odd to non sports fans. The Mafia is not exactly a good term to average people. I am relatively sure that no one will assume you are supporting organized crime, even if they are unfamiliar with the sports reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I don't really like the Bills mafia merchandising with the "Godfather" fonts and designs that the Bills use. That's too literal.........and more likely to be offensive to those most sensitive to sharing a name with a term otherwise associated with organized crime. This logo is nice and simple and to the point without being gangster-ized. I am sure the NFL wouldn't like incorporating the logo directly like that but it's pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpsredemption Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 It’s goofy. I’m not even sure if it’s all inclusive or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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