In English, "the" is a throwaway word, hence why it's usually not capitalized even in proper nouns. I think the name should be LV, but I can understand why they chose "Vegas". Yet, on the other side of the coin, it's impossible for a NYC team to be called "York" or a New Mexico team to be "Mexico". "York Yankees" sounds more poetic without the "New", but it's simply a non-starter. Nobody ever refers to NYC as "York City" or "York".
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Choosing Vegas over Las Vegas is catering to the tourists who flock to the city while also embracing the decadence. "Vegas" is essentially the Strip, and it's where tourists party and gamble. Las Vegas is our city. You can see why some of us are rather peeved.
So yes, I can understand why they chose Vegas too. But it doesn't mean it was right.
(Talking to another Las Vegan and saying "Vegas" is much different than what I'm talking about.)
And the arena is on the Strip, so at least that fits.
I've only been to LV a few times myself, thought about moving there when my uncle (an executive at MGM) offered me a job, but I decided against it. That side of my family uses "Vegas" for shorthand all the time, so I'm guessing it's only offensive depending on context?
Here in NJ, "Jersey" is very common and never offensive. "Joisey", on the other hand, is always offensive.
I am talking about the idea of this city and the Strip, not a location. But yes. It is physically on the Strip.
I think the "Joisey" analogy is a good one.
When the name was announced I didn't think dropping "Las" was a big deal but the more I think about it and the more I see the overwhelming reaction the more it is apparent that it was a mistake.
Reminds me of people from San Francisco getting pissed when people call their city "Frisco." That is a big no-no there.
Foley accidentally switch around the "locals say Vegas, tourist say Las Vegas" thing. Hopefully the Las gets added soon. The team needs to represent the locals not the tourist.
Have to wonder why none of the locals that are part of management like the Maloofs (who've been doing business in Las Vegas for decades) didn't speak out. Perhaps they did and Foley just wants "Vegas."
Reminds me of people from San Francisco getting pissed when people call their city "Frisco." That is a big no-no there.
Foley accidentally switch around the "locals say Vegas, tourist say Las Vegas" thing. Hopefully the Las gets added soon. The team needs to represent the locals not the tourist.
Have to wonder why none of the locals that are part of management like the Maloofs (who've been doing business in Las Vegas for decades) didn't speak out. Perhaps they did and Foley just wants "Vegas."
Ginormousthumbs
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I have no doubt that Vegas was used to draw the tourists to the games. From a marketing angle(insert that stupid slogan) i get it.
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Maybe using "Just Vegas" for the local approval was an excuse. The name is too long. Most double word cities have simpler team names. Even the Tampa Bay Devil Rays was shorten to Tampa Bay Rays. Unfortunately the knight is overused.
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Las Vegas Golden Knights is one syllable shorter than Philadelphia Flyers.
Just saying.
No Fun Shogun
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Vegas Gold in Paradise
BTW some weeks ago we talked about "Vegas" and "Las Vegas" and the great letter "V". I really love this V, at least this was in my favor, but "Golden" knights bothers me, I could live with "Gold" only.
Edit: Gold, the song from Spandau Ballet would be a nice goal music, not that I like it much but it match the name.
We won't score goals, only make GOLD.
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ProstheticConscience
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Once upon a lifetime ago, my brother rode in the Paradice Riders MC in Toronto.
Vegas is probably nicer.
Vegas is probably nicer.
jwhouk
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Enjoy your freedom, you wintertimer.
I think this is the best comparison so far. If a Foley brought a new team to San Francisco and named them the Frisco Golden Knights there would be hell to pay.
But at least Golden would make a hell of a lot more sense.
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Look at the left side of the logo.
I think you're trying to hard to make a stick appear.
Las Vegas Golden Knights is one syllable shorter than Philadelphia Flyers.
Just saying.
I don't live far from Philly and I never hear someone say the full name of any of their teams. It's either "Philly", "The Flyers", or "Philadelphia", because of how long it is.
Miami Heat? Sure. New York Rangers, absolutely... but Phil-a-del-phi-a Se-ven-ty-six-ers? Never. (Hell, not to dwell on basketball, but even the 76ers name has too many syllables. Locals always call them the Sixers.)
Butch 19
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then let "Vegas Knights" be the slang term.
Officially, and in the standings, they should be listed as the Las Vegas Golden Knights, or simply "Las Vegas."
...because that's what professional teams do
The city and team name isn't just for the locals, it's for the entire league and their fans.
jwhouk
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Okay, I have only one thing to say to y'all:
Would you rather that they be known as the Quebec Golden Knights?
Would you rather that they be known as the Quebec Golden Knights?
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