Controversial or innovative Under Armour t-shirt design?

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 09:08:02 -0400

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

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 09:14:21 -0400

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

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Mon, 18 May 2015 09:24:11 -0400

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

CAPT Kevin B. — Mon, 18 May 2015 09:33:31 -0400

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

MSgt Michelle Mondia — Mon, 18 May 2015 11:20:21 -0400

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

Capt Mark Strobl — Mon, 18 May 2015 11:25:57 -0400

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

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 12:05:32 -0400

It's just asking for controversy.

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

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 21:29:45 -0400

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

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 02:10:36 -0400

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

SGT Jimmy Stout — Tue, 19 May 2015 10:55:37 -0400

Interesting and sadly accurate for our day

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

SSG Ernest Gonzales — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 20:01:49 -0400

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

SSgt Boyd Herrst — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 12:58:20 -0400

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