Teller Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 *BRRR!!!!* That was the sound of me tooting my own horn. About 2 months ago, I entered the NFL Fan Flag Challenge. Fans were asked to describe what a flag for their team should look like, then explain why they chose the elements they did. The grand prize was the NFL bringing the winning flags to fruition, and providing the "designers" with an all-expense-paid trip for two to New York City for the NFL Kickoff Festivities. The entry literally took me 5 minutes to complete. And frankly, after that, I forgot about it completely. While I was in VA Beach on vacation, I got a phone call. "Jason, this is Meghan calling you on behalf of the National Football League..." Shhyeah. Right. "I'm calling to inform you that you've been selected as a finalist for the Redskins in the NFL Fan Flag Challenge. Are you still interested?" Am I interested? Um, no. No, I don't want the NFL to produce my flag. And I don't want to go to NYC to present it. HELL YES I'M INTERESTED!!!! She told me to check my email, and that she needed to get some more information; the email was to have all of the details. I pull up my email.... "Dear Hog, congratulations! You have been selected as a grand prize winner in the NFL Fan Flag Challenge. So long as you meet all of our eligibility requirements, your flag will be produced by the NFL for presentation during the NFL Kickoff festivities." I immediately sent them the required docs, and a few weeks later, received my confirmation email. Turns out, they're flying us up, putting us up in the Marriott Marquis Times Square, providing transportation to all league events, and sending us to the season opener between the Giants and Cowboys. And get this...I get to present the flag during the kickoff concert (which will be performed by Mariah Carey and Gwen Stefani.) I will happily consider any and all opinions as to which of those lovely ladies I should bring home with me. :pfft: Own-horn-blowing over. HTTR!!!! :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissU28 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 So awesome! Congrats again, HH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Holy crap! How cool is that? I'll tell you how cool. ICE COOL. Congratulations! Tell us what the flag is gonna look like. And to answer your question, Gwen Stefani. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Very, very cool. CONGRATS! When you can show us this image. Hope you get the fame... and some money from any sales. (I love that I've become a noun btw ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Awesome! What does the flag look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Awesome! But, yeah what does it look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Awesome!! lets see it! ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Wow! Good for you, sounds like its going to be an awesome experience for 5 minutes worth of noodling out a flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Now that's just kick ass! I'm happy for you Hog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCranon21 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Congrats dude. I'm anxious to see what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselPwr44 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Congrats Hog!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Something tells me it's got glitter and dry macaroni on it. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 That is pretty flippin' cool, HH. Congrats! Can't wait to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Something tells me it's got glitter and dry macaroni on it.~Bang And googly eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Awesome, but useless without pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 That great and alll but...Ross made the best flag EVER !!! I am challenging you to get on TV for this... http://fanthem.nfl.com/ Congrats, and good luck...for both. That would impress me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Very, very cool. CONGRATS! When you can show us this image. Hope you get the fame... and some money from any sales.(I love that I've become a noun btw ) being a verb is better. (names are usually nouns, not sure why that made you feel special. ) congrats hog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_RedskinsFan Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Congrats Hog, it is gonna be am experience of a lifetime for ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Bang, I'd appreciate you not minimalizing the difficulty of spelling out "Hail to the Washington Redskins" in dried macaroni. In all seriousness though, I can't post a rendering because the NFL owns the design now. But here's a description: The flag is a deep burgundy, like the color of the 1937 jerseys. Centered on it is the Capitol Building. In the upper left, in an "actual" gold color (i.e. -- not yellow) is the word "History" in a script style. Below that is "Tradition," written the same way. Top right is "Victory" and bottom right is "Redskins." "Redskins" is today's gold (yellow) with the script "R" that Joe Gibbs wore. The rest of the word is in the current block-style lettering. That's the description I sent them, along with an explanation of why I chose those elements. (I won't go into that, because I know all of you are aware of EXACTLY why I chose them.) The info I got back said that by agreeing to accept the prize, I allow the NFL's artists "artistic license" but my idea will be used as the basis for the flag. I'll post pics after the event. Thanks for the support, gang. I'll do my best to represent us well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 BUMP! I saw the flags on TV briefly but not the Skins one. Did anyone see Hog yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 i saw them, but didn't see the Redskins one yet! Go HH!!! ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 How flipping exciting! That jerk doesn't deserve this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Congrats HH, freaking awesome, I hope you are having a blast!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallsux Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 All they wanted to show was the Cowboys ( :puke: ) & the Giants ( :shot: ). They scanned a bunch, but of course, they didn't show us. I can't wait to see this flag design. It sounds AWESOME! EDIT: Btw, H_H, congrats. I can't even imagine how psyched you must be. Not to get too personal, but other than a free trip to NYC to see these 2 dipstick teams beat up on each other, do you get money out of this as well? That would be super sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Now that the flags have been introduced to the public, H_H can post pics here. I hope he got pics of himself during the festivities he can show us. It must have been a pretty cool experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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