AC/DC to the West Lot.........rumors

[Rock]

Ac/dc tequila, Fargotown is your market!

In other rumors- I think I heard from a guy who would know, that beer in the dome for Bison games would fully fund everything ever.

Appears from story below Fargodome made $500k profit during the Garth concerts, mainly from beer.

http://www.inforum.com/news/4059117-...U0hN-M.twitter

[Bison Loaf]

Ac/dc tequila, Fargotown is your market!

In other rumors- I think I heard from a guy who would know, that beer in the dome for Bison games would fully fund everything ever.

Appears from story below Fargodome made $500k profit during the Garth concerts, mainly from beer.

http://www.inforum.com/news/4059117-...U0hN-M.twitter

Yeah, half a mil on "just" beer alone! Imagine how much "we" could make on Thunderstruck Tequila!!!!

I've got a team of crack number crunchers feverishly working on the business model as we speak.

[Bison Loaf]

Hey everybody! I just got done spending about $75,000 of our funds for a new logo for Thunderstruck Makers. I think it was a steal, and, if I may say so myself…………………………..another "home run" decision by yours truly!!

So, without any further ado, I am so very proud to announce the NEW Thunderstruck Makers Logo!!! Have a look:

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Let me know what you think!

[Bison Loaf]

FAQ about the new Thunderstruck Makers logo.

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Why is there no color? Color is expensive and would have cost much more that the 75k actually spent. Besides, "no color" is clean, crisp and goes with everything. We were also very concerned about excluding those that are color-blind.

Why did it cost so much? We wanted to go with a very professional look and professionals don't come cheap. In addition, in order to ensure buy-in from our Thunderstruck Makers stakeholders, we appointed a committee of 526 (give or take) trusted people to steer this important process. Lunch breaks alone for a commitee that size cost nearly 25k, but the results achieved on full stomachs is clearly evident and speaks for itself.

Who paid for this logo? The kind people of the great State of North Dakota paid for it with in-kind legislative appropriations. But let's keep that between friends, shall we.

What is the significance of the wide top and the unconnected lines? In a nutshell, it's about history and tradition. The unconnected lines represent openness and inclusion, and reject hostility and abusiveness. It also would have cost much more to actually connect them. The wide top signifies the wide berth of influence that we think that we carry. We like to consider ourselves the "flagship" of the song "Thunderstruck", and feel that if we say it enough times, people will actually start to believe it.

Why did it take so long to come up with a logo? We felt that this was going to drive huge demand out in the market place and be an obvious big money maker. Therefore, we needed to give time to the big retailers and manufacturers - such as Nike, Gatorade and Calvin Klein - to gear up for mass production.

Can I use this without a license? Yea, sure.

Can I be on the committee that picks the committee that will choose a mascot? No.

[Rock]

I like it, already have an additional alternate idea

[Bison Loaf]

……………...already have an additional alternate idea

As usual, excellent work Chubs, but I think your alternate logo is a little ahead of it's time.

It probably needs at least 2 years of multiple committee work and just enough time to slog it's way through legal battles with the "powers that be".

I'm thinking it would be perfect if it was ready by ………..oh let's just pick a tentative, arbitrary date…………of say Sept. 7, 2019?

[Vet70]

As usual, excellent work Chubs, but I think your alternate logo is a little ahead of it's time.

It probably needs at least 2 years of multiple committee work and just enough time to slog it's way through legal battles with the "powers that be".

I'm thinking it would be perfect if it was ready by ………..oh let's just pick a tentative, arbitrary date…………of say Sept. 7, 2019?

I totally disagree, Chubbs has nailed it. What is possibly better than saying we're number one?

[HerdBoy]

FAQ about the new Thunderstruck Makers logo.

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Why is there no color? Color is expensive and would have cost much more that the 75k actually spent. Besides, "no color" is clean, crisp and goes with everything. We were also very concerned about excluding those that are color-blind.

Why did it cost so much? We wanted to go with a very professional look and professionals don't come cheap. In addition, in order to ensure buy-in from our Thunderstruck Makers stakeholders, we appointed a committee of 526 (give or take) trusted people to steer this important process. Lunch breaks alone for a commitee that size cost nearly 25k, but the results achieved on full stomachs is clearly evident and speaks for itself.

Who paid for this logo? The kind people of the great State of North Dakota paid for it with in-kind legislative appropriations. But let's keep that between friends, shall we.

What is the significance of the wide top and the unconnected lines? In a nutshell, it's about history and tradition. The unconnected lines represent openness and inclusion, and reject hostility and abusiveness. It also would have cost much more to actually connect them. The wide top signifies the wide berth of influence that we think that we carry. We like to consider ourselves the "flagship" of the song "Thunderstruck", and feel that if we say it enough times, people will actually start to believe it.

Why did it take so long to come up with a logo? We felt that this was going to drive huge demand out in the market place and be an obvious big money maker. Therefore, we needed to give time to the big retailers and manufacturers - such as Nike, Gatorade and Calvin Klein - to gear up for mass production.

Can I use this without a license? Yea, sure.

Can I be on the committee that picks the committee that will choose a mascot? No.

Angus approves.

http://www.gibson.com/Products/Elect...-Young-SG.aspx

[Bison Loaf]

Angus approves.

http://www.gibson.com/Products/Elect...-Young-SG.aspx

Damn it…..that's OUR logo!! That sneaky little copycat!!! Just look at those fingerboard inlays! It sure didn't take long for him and Gibson to latch on to the Thunderstruck Makers teet!

On the other hand……….this could be a good sign. A very good sign indeed! It would seem that there's now only one logical place in the world to debut both Thunderstruck Tequila and the "Thunderstruck Makers" guitar!!

[Bison Loaf]

My dear friends:

I'm going to be on vacation for the next couple of weeks, and boy is it needed!! Just look at all the things that we have accomplished so far this off-season:

Off-Season Checklist

A new AC/DC - NDSU school song is discussed and debated.....................Check................ http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...24#post1106724
Brian Johnson's forced retirement is discussed and debated...................Check................. http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...95#post1110195
The perils of unprotected Rock and Roll (for the ear) is analyzed............Check................... http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...43#post1110243
A new F'nHawks tailgate song is offered.................................................. Check........................ http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...95#post1112695
The megasuper powers of "Thunderstuck" is documented and analyzed...Check................. http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...17#post1114517
Discussion of who goes #1 in this year's tailgating draft..........................Check................... .... http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...99#post1117999
The merits of Axl Rose as lead singer of AC/DC are discussed.................Check........................http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...52#post1120252
New personnel for Thunderstruck Makers are hired.....................................Check........ ............... http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...77#post1121577
Emergency back-up acts are all cued up and ready to go...........................Check................... ........ http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...09#post1123609
The funds for AC/DC or "moving to the Big 12" are debated........................Check.................... http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...71#post1123671
Thunderstruck Makers priority point system is put in place........................Check..................... ... http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...62#post1124062
The medicinal purposes of 'Thunderstruck Tequila' is analyzed.................Check...................... http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...99#post1128399
A new beloved Thunderstruck Makers logo is put in place.........................Check.................... .. http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...37#post1128837
An alternate ThM logo is sent to committee........................................... Check..................... http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...71#post1128871


And there is still lots to do when I get back!! Until then..................Stay Strong and Live Purple!!