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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: LTA on September 14, 2015, 08:48:21 PM

Title: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: LTA on September 14, 2015, 08:48:21 PM
What in Gods name??????

https://twitter.com/TerraceLife_/status/643316427156520960?s=09

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CO2E4ZUWEAAqxi_.png)

Dave - image added
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: PeterWithe on September 14, 2015, 08:51:19 PM
Marvellous, it's like one of the business ideas in Brewsters Millions.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: CT on September 14, 2015, 08:52:44 PM
Yep, I saw this on t'net yesterday - I'm still wondering what sort of "fan" buys this.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on September 14, 2015, 08:56:27 PM
Saw them outside the ground yesterday.

I was rendered silent and simply stared for several minutes.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: PeterWithe on September 14, 2015, 08:58:55 PM
I wonder if they will do them for the cup match?
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Smirker on September 14, 2015, 08:59:43 PM
This one is just funny.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Dave on September 14, 2015, 09:39:19 PM
At the end of my leg there's an arse - so the description on the scarf isn't completely inaccurate.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: German James on September 14, 2015, 09:42:00 PM
How quickly can they make them? Can we do a McLeish one for derby day?
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Pete3206 on September 14, 2015, 09:42:13 PM
I wonder if they will do them for the cup match?

They have. It's a claret and blue scarf dipped in dog shit.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on September 14, 2015, 09:43:25 PM
What goes on in the minds of people who make these?  Someone had to decide that this was a good idea.  Someone had to design it.  Someone had to manufacture it.  And presumably someone had to buy it.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: mrfuse on September 14, 2015, 09:57:44 PM
Yep, I saw this on t'net yesterday - I'm still wondering what sort of "fan" buys this.

(http://s14.postimg.org/t8sf1nfqp/COy_Pred_XAAEr_QLb.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: villabear on September 14, 2015, 10:06:00 PM
What about this one then?

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-blog-blues-villa-10055269
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: thick_mike on September 14, 2015, 10:16:36 PM
Did you see Gabby in that photo? He's half the size he is now!
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: john e on September 14, 2015, 10:28:51 PM
Has there ever been or will we ever see a Villa/Blues one ?
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: tomd2103 on September 14, 2015, 10:46:00 PM
What about this one then?

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-blog-blues-villa-10055269

Oh dear.  In what universe do Villa 'need' Blues?  We've done just fine without them for long periods of time.   
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Hookeysmith on September 15, 2015, 08:35:24 AM
Quote
For Blues, Vin Diesel would play Panos Pavlakis and Daniel Craig, at his brooding and menacing best, would be cast as Gary Rowett. The ridiculously cool David Harewood would obviously be Blues' billionaire oligarch.

Putting local bias to one side, I’d cast Ricky Gervais ( with a heavy sprinkling of David Brent ) as Tim Sherwood and Mackenzie Crook ( Gareth from “The Office”) as Jack Grealish. Tom Hanks would obviously play the part of Randy Lerner in Forrest Gump mode.

Is this prick for real?
They just cannot help themselves can they
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: SamTheMouse on September 15, 2015, 08:42:59 AM
Cut off the blue end, and trim the bottom of the red part, and you've got a sentiment I can agree with.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: UK Redsox on September 15, 2015, 08:48:50 AM
Yep, I saw this on t'net yesterday - I'm still wondering what sort of "fan" buys this.

(http://s14.postimg.org/t8sf1nfqp/COy_Pred_XAAEr_QLb.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

Looks like he's wearing a Yankees cap as well
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: brian green on September 15, 2015, 08:54:36 AM
I was in disguise damn you.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: robbo1874 on September 15, 2015, 09:18:16 AM
There must be a demand for this shit, else they wouldn't be made. i'm guessing it's aimed at tourists who don't go to many games, or maybe just visiting the city and going to the match as a one off, for some kind of souvenir. i'd really doubt either regular Leicester or villa fans would buy that tat.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: bob on September 15, 2015, 09:46:05 AM
Cut off the blue end, and trim the bottom of the red part, and you've got a sentiment I can agree with.

Red?
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Richard E on September 15, 2015, 09:47:06 AM
Come the revolution, when MO'N is on the gallows, the scarf will make a suitable noose...
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: joe_c on September 15, 2015, 09:49:39 AM
I took that photo. *sends invoice for royalties*
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on September 15, 2015, 09:58:04 AM
There must be a demand for this shit, else they wouldn't be made. i'm guessing it's aimed at tourists who don't go to many games, or maybe just visiting the city and going to the match as a one off, for some kind of souvenir. i'd really doubt either regular Leicester or villa fans would buy that tat.
And who the fu*k ever refers to us as "Aston V."?
A. Villa no problem, but Aston V?



Reminds me of a few years ago in the neutral end at Fulham, the American guy next to me asked "...and for how long have you supported Aston?" I forgave him and informed him: "it's The Villa mate. The Villa!"
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: brian green on September 15, 2015, 10:20:16 AM
Americans are okay. Fair play to your guy for being at a game and fair play for engaging you in conversation. Anyway we should be more aware of our Aston heritage. Been around a lot longer than the city name hijacked by Small Heath.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Brend'Watkins on September 15, 2015, 10:35:31 AM
There must be a demand for this shit, else they wouldn't be made. i'm guessing it's aimed at tourists who don't go to many games, or maybe just visiting the city and going to the match as a one off, for some kind of souvenir. i'd really doubt either regular Leicester or villa fans would buy that tat.
And who the fu*k ever refers to us as "Aston V."?
A. Villa no problem, but Aston V?



Reminds me of a few years ago in the neutral end at Fulham, the American guy next to me asked "...and for how long have you supported Aston?" I forgave him and informed him: "it's The Villa mate. The Villa!"

At the semi final there was a bloke behind me in his 60's shouting "Come on Aston".  He kept doing it too. My look around at him puzzled face got more puzzled looking each time he did it but still he kept at it.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Gerrin on September 15, 2015, 10:45:03 AM
What in Gods name??????

https://twitter.com/TerraceLife_/status/643316427156520960?s=09

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CO2E4ZUWEAAqxi_.png)

Dave - image added

I'd like to know what allegedly qualifies MON as a Villa legend? Doing a runner days before the start of a new season? Wasting loads of money on average players?
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on September 15, 2015, 11:07:14 AM
My eyes!

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Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Savospit on September 15, 2015, 02:05:44 PM
The scousers started them off, says it all really.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: passport1 on September 15, 2015, 02:21:33 PM
There must be a demand for this shit, else they wouldn't be made. i'm guessing it's aimed at tourists who don't go to many games, or maybe just visiting the city and going to the match as a one off, for some kind of souvenir. i'd really doubt either regular Leicester or villa fans would buy that tat.
And who the fu*k ever refers to us as "Aston V."?
A. Villa no problem, but Aston V?



Reminds me of a few years ago in the neutral end at Fulham, the American guy next to me asked "...and for how long have you supported Aston?" I forgave him and informed him: "it's The Villa mate. The Villa!"

Was his name Randy?
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: LukeJames on September 15, 2015, 02:43:14 PM
That is just hideous, I don't get these half/half scarves at all, its not even cold yet.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: passport1 on September 15, 2015, 03:03:04 PM
What in Gods name??????

https://twitter.com/TerraceLife_/status/643316427156520960?s=09

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CO2E4ZUWEAAqxi_.png)

Dave - image added

I'd like to know what allegedly qualifies MON as a Villa legend? Doing a runner days before the start of a new season? Wasting loads of money on average players?


My guess is the succesion of incompetents we have employed since make him look like a legend.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on September 15, 2015, 03:12:42 PM
Americans are okay. Fair play to your guy for being at a game and fair play for engaging you in conversation. Anyway we should be more aware of our Aston heritage. Been around a lot longer than the city name hijacked by Small Heath.
He actually joined in our singing, which he was very impressed by, but asked "Why aren't all those other guys singing too?"

"They're Fulham supporters."

He was genuinely gutted when we lost to a late goal.

(Now where have I encountered that before?)
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 15, 2015, 03:15:17 PM
Strange choice to go with "Aston V." on those scarves.

I appreciate space is tight for it (although significantly less tight than it ought to be, *spit*) but surely Villa would have been better?

Anyway. What utterly horrific abominations. I'd probably have bought one, though, just so I could use it to prove to future generations that something so horrendous really did happen.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: in exile on September 15, 2015, 03:19:42 PM
They were selling scarfs outside the North Stand entrances pre Cup Final that had "We're the famous Aston V and we're off to Wemberlee" on them
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 15, 2015, 03:22:38 PM
'Aston Villa' is a brand name. 'Villa' might be as well.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on September 15, 2015, 03:33:25 PM
'Aston Villa' is a brand name. 'Villa' might be as well.
That does sort of make sense.
Cheers Dave.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Alex77 on September 15, 2015, 05:01:26 PM
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I don't think there's anything wrong with it!
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Jimbo on September 15, 2015, 05:33:55 PM
There must be a demand for this shit, else they wouldn't be made. i'm guessing it's aimed at tourists who don't go to many games, or maybe just visiting the city and going to the match as a one off, for some kind of souvenir. i'd really doubt either regular Leicester or villa fans would buy that tat.
And who the fu*k ever refers to us as "Aston V."?
A. Villa no problem, but Aston V?



Reminds me of a few years ago in the neutral end at Fulham, the American guy next to me asked "...and for how long have you supported Aston?" I forgave him and informed him: "it's The Villa mate. The Villa!"

Aston V. indeed. Everybody knows it's the Aston V.

Did anyone have a Villa / Celtic hat in the '80s?
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on September 15, 2015, 05:56:41 PM
The scousers started them off, says it all really.

And the proof of that is what exactly ?
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Alex77 on September 15, 2015, 08:59:55 PM


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I don't think there's anything wrong with it!

I'm sorry but I'm not happy about this. I spent ages doing a dodgy photoshop during work and I need a level of acknowledgement or it will give me a sleepless night!
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Yossarian on September 15, 2015, 10:08:08 PM


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I don't think there's anything wrong with it!

I'm sorry but I'm not happy about this. I spent ages doing a dodgy photoshop during work and I need a level of acknowledgement or it will give me a sleepless night!
I laughed.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: joe_c on September 15, 2015, 11:11:31 PM


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I don't think there's anything wrong with it!

I'm sorry but I'm not happy about this. I spent ages doing a dodgy photoshop during work and I need a level of acknowledgement or it will give me a sleepless night!
I laughed.

So did I.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Risso on September 15, 2015, 11:15:56 PM


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I don't think there's anything wrong with it!

I'm sorry but I'm not happy about this. I spent ages doing a dodgy photoshop during work and I need a level of acknowledgement or it will give me a sleepless night!

Couldn't you have changed the word "Leicester" to "Inbred crisp-munchers"?  Other than that, very good work.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Alex77 on September 15, 2015, 11:31:03 PM
I can now have a sound nights sleep. Thank you.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 16, 2015, 12:16:14 AM
I didn't notice the change for ages. I thought you actually did like the scarf...
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 16, 2015, 12:20:36 AM
Ha ha ha, that's excellent.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Dave Cooper please on September 16, 2015, 12:42:02 AM
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I don't think there's anything wrong with it!

Took me a while but that is good work fella.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: cheltenhamlion on September 16, 2015, 06:26:25 PM
The girls hair covering red hoodie lads back makes him look like a hari krishna if you look quickly.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on September 16, 2015, 07:50:31 PM
I didn't notice the change for ages. I thought you actually did like the scarf...

And me, I was all 'wtf?!'
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: manic-road on September 16, 2015, 10:43:32 PM
My half and half scarf has Aston on the left side and Villa on the right.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 16, 2015, 10:55:46 PM
Bloody glory-hunting Pelsall scum.
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: manic-road on September 16, 2015, 11:09:50 PM
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I don't think there's anything wrong with it!

Took me a while but that is good work fella.

I have heard of Martin Bell but who's the other fella?
Title: Re: Half and Half scarfs........a new low
Post by: Damo70 on September 17, 2015, 10:35:17 PM
I would buy a West Ham/Villa half and half scarf if it said WHAM/VILLA and had a picture of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley on it.
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