PROTEST - the next step. A call to arms..

**jabbronies** · 09-30-2010, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Roogsy

Is "things that work" meaning that things that we can actually do well? You're not really indicating effectiveness right?

ummmm is this a trick question?

What is the point of this whole initiative anyways?
To get MLSE hearing our cries? MLS? Media?

If we have many banners, and the media writes about it and it shows up on MLSSoccer.com, we can assume MLSE will hear about it, that's assuming they aren't in the stadium during the games to see it for themselves. Isn't that getting the message across?

As for MLSE actually doing something about it...if there's enough pressure, won't they crack? or is that wishful thinking?

TBH I've never seen anything done by supporters in this city that has come close to being effective.

**Carts** · 09-30-2010, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by tfcmanu

2 Words..... BROWN PAPER Bags!

PRICELESS...

Could you imagine 112, 111, lower 113, upper 110 & upper 109 all wearing the 'Paper bag' over our heads...

That would look hilarious...

AND, the American broadcaster would ove it - theyd' be all over it...

Carts...

**DangerRed** · 09-30-2010, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Azerban

we can hardly get people wearing all red for a normal game, much less a completely different colour

black flags and two sticks is an amazing idea though

also i have no idea why people can't not buy beer, you bitch about your tickets going up a hundred bucks and then two fist beers every game? fuck off

I agree. Have stuck to my $0 a game plan for a while now and it works great. You pregame at The Brazen Head or Joe's and spend nothing at the stadium.

**spark** · 09-30-2010, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by Menelaos

Don't go to the MLS cup.
If you bought a ticket, eat it. I know this is hard to ask for, but if you are not prepared to do this, then you really aren't prepared to protest and put your money where your mouth is.
Nothing would get them more...NOTHING...then to have an empty house on their big day.

I agree with this one 100% and am surprised this isn't the first choice.

I've always thought the best way to get your point across effectively is embarrass the $hit out of them. Picture the scene - All the big wigs and Garber and the stadium half empty.

DG - I thought you said this game was going to sell out!?
TA - It is .. I mean ... it is ...
DG - Didn't you make these tickets mandatory?
TA - we did!
DG - Well WTF!? Where is everyone?!?!
TA - Supply and Demand?
DG - what?
TA - Apples and Oranges?
DG - what are you on about?!?!
TA - Markets?

**Vinny Dichio** · 09-30-2010, 11:43 AM

We should stage a "mock funeral" demonstration outside of the excec gate with a hearse parked near BMO carrying a casket with the scribing "TFC: 2007 - 2010" and have everyone dress in black as if they were attending a funeral.

A bit of a stretch and probably not likely to happen but it would be cool to see.

**nimamalek** · 09-30-2010, 11:44 AM

no beer no gear til the playoffs are here

**Wull** · 09-30-2010, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by spark

I agree with this one 100% and am surprised this isn't the first choice.

I've always thought the best way to get your point across effectively is embarrass the $hit out of them. Picture the scene - All the big wigs and Garber and the stadium half empty.

DG - I thought you said this game was going to sell out!?
TA - It is .. I mean ... it is ...
DG - Didn't you make these tickets mandatory?
TA - we did!
DG - Well WTF!? Where is everyone?!?!
TA - Supply and Demand?
DG - what?
TA - Apples and Oranges?
DG - what are you on about?!?!
TA - Markets?

**Sally Mack** · 09-30-2010, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by DangerRed

I agree. Have stuck to my $0 a game plan for a while now and it works great. You pregame at The Brazen Head or Joe's and spend nothing at the stadium.

Or better yet, just smuggle in a mickey. But I'd never do such a thing.

**jabbronies** · 09-30-2010, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Vinny Dichio

We should stage a "mock funeral" demonstration outside of the excec gate with a hearse parked near BMO carrying a casket with the scribing "TFC: 2007 - 2010" and have everyone dress in black as if they were attending a funeral.

A bit of a stretch and probably not likely to happen but it would be cool to see.

Yes

**Roogsy** · 09-30-2010, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by spark

I agree with this one 100% and am surprised this isn't the first choice.

I've always thought the best way to get your point across effectively is embarrass the $hit out of them. Picture the scene - All the big wigs and Garber and the stadium half empty.

DG - I thought you said this game was going to sell out!?
TA - It is .. I mean ... it is ...
DG - Didn't you make these tickets mandatory?
TA - we did!
DG - Well WTF!? Where is everyone?!?!
TA - Supply and Demand?
DG - what?
TA - Apples and Oranges?
DG - what are you on about?!?!
TA - Markets?

OMG, I've been laughing for 3 minutes straight since reading this...

**Roogsy** · 09-30-2010, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by nimamalek

no beer no gear til the playoffs are here

That would make a great banner.

**AL-MO** · 09-30-2010, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by RPB_RED_NATION_RPB

I think this should be in the membership section ....

Or at least the RPB public section where you at least have to be an RU (love you guys

) to see it.

**Oldtimer** · 09-30-2010, 12:26 PM

http://www.24thminute.com/2010/09/le...up-is-not.html

Why we shouldn't boycott the MLS Cup (hint, it hurts us more than helps us).

**flatpicker** · 09-30-2010, 12:29 PM

Maybe we could all wear Anselmi masks with assorted messages around our necks.

(btw... apologies to whoever the actual person is in this photo)

**pekduck** · 09-30-2010, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by McCartney

PRICELESS...

Could you imagine 112, 111, lower 113, upper 110 & upper 109 all wearing the 'Paper bag' over our heads...

That would look hilarious...

AND, the American broadcaster would ove it - theyd' be all over it...

Carts...

don't wear them into the stadium, but carry it in. bring large size markers in as well

assemble in stands, we have enough people to have 1 big letter on each person to make some well crafted messages

Heathen · 09-30-2010, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Oldtimer

http://www.24thminute.com/2010/09/le...up-is-not.html

Why we shouldn't boycott the MLS Cup (hint, it hurts us more than helps us).

I think I could quite easily live with those consequences.

Basically when it comes down to it protesting about being forced to buy MLS Cup tickets in any other way than one which directly impacts that specific game doesn't make any sense at all.

**Roogsy** · 09-30-2010, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by Heathen

I think I could quite easily live with those consequences.

Basically when it comes down to it protesting about being forced to buy MLS Cup tickets in any other way than one which directly impacts that specific game doesn't make any sense at all.

Tough choice but I am still for boycotting the game. If the threat isn't enough to make TFC get off their asses and do something more than send a weak "you didnt understand" email, then they deserve to lose the opportunity to screw us again.

**Davenport** · 09-30-2010, 12:49 PM

The only way to really protest is don't enter the stadium.
Protest outside if you have to, but just don't go inside.
The sight of rows and rows of empty seats will send a message quicker than any banner and more importantly it will show MLS what a shit job MLSE have done here.
MLSE will gag when they know the stayaways won't be buying their overpriced beer and food.

**flatpicker** · 09-30-2010, 12:52 PM

I just worry that having a group of us stay away from the game will be insignificant compared to the number of fans that actually attend.

**H Bomb** · 09-30-2010, 12:55 PM

I dont like the staying away idea because im implies complacancy. If everyone goes, sits very quietly in black and makes no noise, except for before the game, during half time, and after the game protesting MLSE. if people dont show up then they control the story. The idea sent is we dont care enough to show up, even if that's not true, its an easy thing to think. So show up, and make it the most bland, uselessly filled stadium in history. ....is my 2 cents.

**Darlofletch** · 09-30-2010, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Pookie

Personally, I think an extremely effective protest would be if you could get the masses to forego going to the game.

I'd arrange for the informed SGs to the go TO the MLS Cup Game but not go inside. Have Media "cheat sheets" available and you are surely to draw the attention of the ESPN cameras to the plight. Extremely negative brand exposure for MLSE (as a brand) and something that the single entity owner (MLS) would surely be concerned about.

Yep. I'm going to go to the game, but best way to protest and draw attention would be to actually show up, but just hang out outside, have some kind of tv friendly stunt, set up. In a different thread, I earlier jokingly suggested an eating contest with supporters literally eating their tickets, but something like that would work, have a shredder, or a barrel fire for people to ostentatiously throw their tickets away into. make it entertaing enough and maybe I'd join in rather than go to the game.

**Davenport** · 09-30-2010, 12:58 PM

Eating the tickets.....genius !
Better than the shite they serve !

**rviewmirror** · 09-30-2010, 01:04 PM

If Beckham vs. Henry make the final - the place will be packed. staying away would not be effective in that scenario.

**__wowza** · 09-30-2010, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by spark

DG - I thought you said this game was going to sell out!?
TA - It is .. I mean ... it is ...
DG - Didn't you make these tickets mandatory?
TA - we did!
DG - Well WTF!? Where is everyone?!?!
TA - Supply and Demand?
DG - what?
TA - Apples and Oranges?
DG - what are you on about?!?!
TA - Markets?

i started laughing, but then i stopped because, well.. the conversation would pretty much sound exactly like this.

**RicoSuave44** · 09-30-2010, 01:06 PM

I like the idea of a protest outside either gate 3 or gate 1 during the first half of the Columbus game.

Basically like the drum circle parties we have after winning matches (remember those?) except with protest signs and anti-MLSE songs

**craigtfc** · 09-30-2010, 01:06 PM

Everyone have a $20 bill and wave it in the air.

**J .** · 09-30-2010, 01:07 PM

flaming dog poo at the front of BMO

**Red Rat** · 09-30-2010, 01:40 PM

Hire a Santa, bring him to BMO with a sign
Free 2011 Season Packages and hand out vaseline and condoms to people.

rr

**flatpicker** · 09-30-2010, 02:15 PM

I think we should start singing the chorus to this song:

Get better!
Get better!
Get better!
Get BE-TTER!

**trane** · 09-30-2010, 02:17 PM

An empty stadium for the MLS cup would be a HUGE embarassment for MLSE. I cannot think of a more effective protest. BUT the stadium must be close to empty. NO or close to NO TFC fans/supporters.

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