Controversial or innovative Under Armour t-shirt design?

2015-05-18T09:08:02-04:00

So the Under Armor decided to play-off on a 'Band of Brothers' by creating 'Band of Ballers' t-shirt. It illustrates a simulation of American flag raised during the victory at Iwo Jima; but instead, using an erection of a basketball stand.

Do you find it offensive or creative? Do you agree that Under Armor should pull the sale of this design? Thank you for your responses.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/17/under-armour-yanks-band-ballers-t-shirt-after-social-media-firestorm/

Under Armour yanks 'Band of Ballers' T-shirt after social media firestorm

Under Armour said Saturday that it has stopped selling its “Band of Ballers” T-shirt after facing criticism on social media for the design’s comparisons to the famous flag raising at the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2015 9:14 AM

2015-05-18T09:14:21-04:00

I rather like it. Not sure we should call it an "erection"....

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made May 18 at 2015 9:24 AM

2015-05-18T09:24:11-04:00

Honestly, it's kind of creative.

It's am homage to to greatness.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made May 18 at 2015 9:33 AM

2015-05-18T09:33:31-04:00

I'm kinda tilting on the tacky side. I prefer the advert money grubbers stay away from our iconic symbols that remind us of extreme sacrafice. It will bug some people more. Many won't care. Results may vary.

Response by MSgt Michelle Mondia made May 18 at 2015 11:20 AM

2015-05-18T11:20:21-04:00

The job of an artist is to be provocative. This isn't profane in anyway. But people become emotional about their symbols, right? I've seen this same image involving a cross. Artists like to use symbols from pop culture and insert their idea to promote or contradict emotions. Not sure what the artists is attempting to convey? Is it speaking about the sport, the athlete, the roots of the game, or the concept of team player...or is attempting to make a socioeconomic statement?

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made May 18 at 2015 11:25 AM

2015-05-18T11:25:57-04:00

To quote Jim Rome: "Unoriginal & Uninspired." But, it doesn't bother me.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2015 12:05 PM

2015-05-18T12:05:32-04:00

It's just asking for controversy.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2015 9:29 PM

2015-05-18T21:29:45-04:00

The shirt is offensive to me and in bad taste. Under Armor has pulled the shirt after a backlash ensued. source: CNN Money.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 2:10 AM

2015-05-19T02:10:36-04:00

I agree with the author of the article below.

http://rhinoden.rangerup.com/the-butt-hurt-locker/

The Butt Hurt Locker

In the past month my newsfeeds have been inundated with veterans bitching and moaning or even threatening violence simply because their feelings were hurt or their image was insulted.

Response by SGT Jimmy Stout made May 19 at 2015 10:55 AM

2015-05-19T10:55:37-04:00

Interesting and sadly accurate for our day

Response by SSG Ernest Gonzales made Sep 3 at 2017 8:01 PM

2017-09-03T20:01:49-04:00

Honestly, I am surprised no one else thought of it before. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Sep 9 at 2017 12:58 PM

2017-09-09T12:58:20-04:00

It's coincidental, I don't see n'thing offensive ..