Ben's Brigade is on the march...

[chapka]

...or, at least, it was the most popular choice in the poll (http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=349866) to name the Philly MLS supporters club.

So...

Anyone have any suggestions as to non-MLS events we can meet up for while we're waiting to hear about a team? (And of course it might be a long wait...)

Anyone have any banner/t-shirt/sign design ideas to kick around?

Anyone know where we can get a few dozen Benjamin Franklin wigs and glasses cheap?

[Z010 Union]

eddieba's idea is to make our inaugural appearance when the Wiz play in the Meadowlands in October. I have a tshirt guy that could whip up some shirts for cheap - either sky blue or maroon. I guess we just need a hardcore looking Ben Franklin picture.

I looked here http://www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/pennhistory/ben/ben.html

[Z010 Union]

Ben from A to Z

http://www.pbs.org/benfranklin/az.html

[SoccerPrime]

I really like this statue
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Benjamin_Franklin_Memorial.jpg

[OKTerrific]

I am in for wherever you guys want to meet to get this thing rolling. I'm assuming were all over 21, so what a bar in Manayunk for center city somewhere?

The Red Bulls/Wizards match is a great idea.

[Eddie26]

I am in for wherever you guys want to meet to get this thing rolling. I'm assuming were all over 21, so what a bar in Manayunk for center city somewhere?

The Red Bulls/Wizards match is a great idea.

Thank you, thank you. But guys, I want to keep this hush-hush. I want RBNY to have no idea what hit them. What do you all think?

And for the record I hate the name Ben's Brigade. Ben Franklin is overused and overrated in Philly. And he's not even from Philly...he's from Boston.

[OKTerrific]

It's too close to being a ripoff of Sam's Army. I'd like to come up with a new name.

[CyphaPSU]

As some of you may know by now, I'm all about starting up and being a part of a supporters club. But I have to say I very much dislike and disagree with the choice in name.

[OKTerrific]

As some of you may know by now, I'm all about starting up and being a part of a supporters club. But I have to say I very much dislike and disagree with the choice in name.


I don't even think we ever REALLY decided.

[CyphaPSU]

I have a better idea. How about when we all actually do meet in person for the first time, we have an intelligent and "real-life" discussion in regards to the name we choose--rather than relying on an anonymous and somewhat ambiguous internet poll which might include people not even helping form a supporters group. Real-life discussions with people face-to-face are more fruitful, in my opinion (especially when you consider most of us have never met before).

[SoccerPrime]

That sounds like the best idea. I second CyphaPSU's suggestion.

[OKTerrific]

I have a better idea. How about when we all actually do meet in person for the first time, we have an intelligent and "real-life" discussion in regards to the name we choose--rather than relying on an anonymous and somewhat ambiguous internet poll which might include people not even helping form a supporters group. Real-life discussions with people face-to-face are more fruitful, in my opinion (especially when you consider most of us have never met before).


The minute we get confirmation of our team appearing next season, we should set up a time to meet.

[CyphaPSU]

The minute we get confirmation of our team appearing next season, we should set up a time to meet.
Agreed.

[n4100]

eddieba's idea is to make our inaugural appearance when the Wiz play in the Meadowlands in October. I have a tshirt guy that could whip up some shirts for cheap - either sky blue or maroon. I guess we just need a hardcore looking Ben Franklin picture.

I looked here http://www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/pennhistory/ben/ben.html
THat wasn't his idea, he stole that from me. Bastard!

[Eddie26]

THat wasn't his idea, he stole that from me. Bastard!

What the hell are you talking about!? :confused:

I thought of this on Sunday on the way back up to Shit Jersey.

[Dills]

I have a better idea. How about when we all actually do meet in person for the first time, we have an intelligent and "real-life" discussion in regards to the name we choose--rather than relying on an anonymous and somewhat ambiguous internet poll which might include people not even helping form a supporters group. Real-life discussions with people face-to-face are more fruitful, in my opinion (especially when you consider most of us have never met before).
especially if/when there's alcohol consumption involved ...
:p

[n4100]

What the hell are you talking about!? :confused:

I thought of this on Sunday on the way back up to Shit Jersey.
This is what I'm talking about dumb dumb. When I came home to take care of the pooches on Saturday I came up with it. See...

http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9170396&postcount=114

You stole the song I wanted to use when I got married and now you're getting credit for my ideas. ;)

[Eddie26]

This is what I'm talking about dumb dumb. When I came home to take care of the pooches on Saturday I came up with it. See...

http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9170396&postcount=114

You stole the song I wanted to use when I got married and now you're getting credit for my ideas. ;)

Well crap or get off the pot!

[SoccerPrime]

Guys watch the language. Thanks.

Oh and keep on topic.

[thepundit]

freedom fighters, quakers, class of '76, colonists, mariners, seamen ;), iladelph half-lifers?