Proposal: Let's get rid of the White-out

[Inanna]

For kids is the reason for the positioning, but everyone uses whatever comes available first. Beer is only rented, as I expect you are aware.

Okay, thanks. That was much cleaner than the answers I thought I might get.

 

[buggs]

Okay, thanks. That was much cleaner than the answers I thought I might get.

The jokes do almost write themselves. I expect you won't have to wait too long for some of them.

 

[LucianoBorsato]

If you were to see the two season tickets holders on either side of me up in sec 318 you would be as opposed to this idea as I am.

My seats are in 330, I know full well what people look like in the uppers hahah

 

[Buffdog]

I agree 100000%
I have said exactly this from the first moment years and years ago.
it’s a loser tradition from a loser franchise.

Typical winnipeg living in the past.
Time to actually progress into something new!

"Grandma's ashes have been sitting on the mantle for long enough. It's time to throw that urn in the trash and put up some new artwork. No more living in the past, time to actually progress to something new!"

 

[Jets 31]

Okay, thanks. That was much cleaner than the answers I thought I might get.

I am holding back big time right now.

 

[SLAYER]

Low mounted? I'm curious but almost afraid to ask.

For the people who can't reach the higher-set ones. The joke is often that instead of children/shorter people, they're for the well-endowed.

 

[Jets 31]

For the people who can't reach the higher-set ones. The joke is often that instead of children/shorter people, they're for the well-endowed.

That porcelain can be really cold you know.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Go full galaxy brain here - everyone brings a black and white shirt - give great sight lines to your own goalie, but bad ones to the opposition.

Then in the second period, everyone switches, and then back for the third.

 

[Jets 31]

This is absolutely awesome, turn this up.

 

[King Woodballs]

"Grandma's ashes have been sitting on the mantle for long enough. It's time to throw that urn in the trash and put up some new artwork. No more living in the past, time to actually progress to something new!"

Grandma should be in the ground or in the wall!

 

[kenobiwan]

White outs and Jump by Van Halen will ALWAYS be part of my Jets

 

[Hollywood3]

What would you suggest? Asking sincerely.

I'll confess to liking the whiteout because it's cohesive and easily managed for most. It gives the fans something to belong to and allows them to visually show their support in addition to cheering loudly. It is something that Winnipeg's NHL fans are "known for" to an extent.

It's not novel, Calgary's sea of red came first IIRC but I wonder how you feel about Calgary's approach as well?

I'm trying to understand it from the other perspective.

Yes. The Whiteout was a copycat thing from the start. It came about one year because the Jets were weak but 4 of 5 teams made the playoffs. So a lady in their office thought a Whiteout would get people away from their TVs. They called it "The Charge of the White Brigade" after the "Charge of the Light Brigade" which unfortunately was a military disaster from the Crimean War.

 

[kylbaz]

It's all about fun. But hypothetically let's say I agreed with you. You must then say the same
for other teams and sports who do the same thing . Like in the NBA playoffs . If your objection is solely aimed at the Jets, then I don't know what to say to you.. Why wear Jerseys then at all? Afterall it wont help determine the winner of games right? You must extend this to a pet oeeve you have about sports. It can't just be a Jets thing.

I didn't explain myself well. I meant to those wanting to get rid of it because of our poor record, when we go deep wearing the same white shirts, will they change their opinion

 

[Boxertim]

But how will the other team know that there is snow here?

 

[Fatdrunk]

Yes. The Whiteout was a copycat thing from the start. It came about one year because the Jets were weak but 4 of 5 teams made the playoffs. So a lady in their office thought a Whiteout would get people away from their TVs. They called it "The Charge of the White Brigade" after the "Charge of the Light Brigade" which unfortunately was a military disaster from the Crimean War.

GO JETS GO GO JETS GO GO JETS GO GO JETS GO GO JETS GO GO JETS GO GO JETS GO GO JETS GO!!!!

 

[AlaskaJet]

I propose a nude out, dont wear anything

We’re not Oregon nude Harley-riding Winterhawks fans!

 

[Channelcat]

It's snowing here this morning. The whiteout stays.

 

[jokesondee]

But how will the other team know that there is snow here?

Goes without saying. They all think we live in igloos with no airport or wifi as it is.

 

[SLAYER]

Goes without saying. They all think we live in igloos with no airport or wifi as it is.

Winnipeg when cold winter no airport no wifi bad hotels no fun high taxes

 

[Skidooboy]

side note.


THE FAKE WHITEOUT IS DEAD!

someone finally shot that desert dog in the head and their BS copycat whiteout is over.

i get that it’s a thing a lot of fan bases do… but they couldn’t even come up with a different colour or even name?

like everything else in that utter failure of a market… good riddance.

 

[surixon]

This is for the fans and city to rally behind. The players are professionals and it shouldn't matter to them how the fans choose to embrace a playoff run. What would wearing different attire do to change the outcome.