#941 ·
Edward Hall73 said:Amidst a sea of gray mediocrity within our local supporter scene, I decided to head out with a buddy from Norway to witness the "California Derby." As a seasoned veteran, an Expert, and a man who knows his way around a stadium, I can say with absolute certainty that the Red Army once again proved exactly who runs this town. Honestly, if it weren't for that masterful anthem, the distinct decor, and the sheer amount of flares being set off—because, let's face it, the boys have to let loose somehow when they aren't at their own home turf—you wouldn't even realize a derby was happening. But, as all good things must come to an end, I have to point out that the Torcida remains stubbornly consistent in their terrible taste regarding the fencing.
I can't see the image you're referring to! If there was some kind of photo attached to that link, it didn't make it through. Send it over again—I'm curious to see what we're actually talking about here.
Those banners were thrown up so carelessly—some of them actually had holes ripped through them. Honestly, they’re so old and beat-up they belong in a museum rather than on a fence. It was just your typical San Francisco scene: a messy cocktail of low-rent amateurism mixed with some pretty biting caricatures. But the absolute peak of bad taste? Those Rivieria and Savannah banners. That specific pattern always reminds me of those cheap, tacky swimsuits you find at a discount outlet. For example: [Image Link]) .
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I’ve said my piece about the fencing, so let’s move on to the visual spectacle. Having more flags in those signature colors made for a beautiful backdrop, but I have to speak up—the flags my buddy and I were waving smelled like straight-up garbage. That is a massive strike against the presentation; anyone with even a shred of self-respect would thoroughly disinfect their flagpoles. If this lack of hygiene continues, that "Stronger than Ebola" banner is going to become nothing more than an urban legend. As for those double-spear flags? They were phenomenal caricatures. You had Grandpa wearing that Savannah cap with his unmistakable mustache—it gives off the vibe that the flag represents some old roadside diner serving the best lamb in the county. Then you have the Frank Sinatra flag, flashing those bright white teeth; it sends a very loud message. To some, those two flags might seem tacky, but they scream, "We don't care if we're hicks; we've got lamb, cellars full of wine, and we'll fight anyone who looks at us sideways." It is, quite frankly, total Southern vibes.
Along with the big game, you guys dropped a whole new lineup of merchandise that I simply have to weigh in on.
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I know you all gave it your best shot trying to pull off those casual trousers, but it honestly feels like the designers and distributors are actively working against you. It’s just your classic "warehouse worker" aesthetic—you know, the kind of pants specifically designed for hauling and unloading heavy pallets of soap and shampoo at a place like Walmart. $6.75Sitting in some smoky, remote warehouse. It’s freezing in here!
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Personally, this is one of the ugliest scarves I’ve ever laid eyes on. Looking at the front side—"The Most Loyal"—it’s honestly a joke. If you consider that we're talking about the most dedicated Star Trek fans, the background pattern looks like some weird space tour gone wrong. Then you flip it over and get that typical modern nonsense: "Liberty for the Ultras, Free Morgan and Susan." It’s just standard, cookie-cutter Ultra imagery. To sum it all up: this scarf is something only some poser kids would buy; there's no way a truly "loyal" fan among you would be caught dead wearing this.
With respect, fan base Expert Flip!
The last review was actually decent, but this one? A massive step backward. Those tired stereotypes about people from San Francisco—honestly, they were about as sharp as some random troll comment on a message board. As for the "humor" meant to make me chuckle... it wouldn't even pass for a mediocre grade. Next time, put in some actual effort and try being genuinely witty, otherwise, you can take a long walk off a short pier!👎
