Aprons, Tee shirts.. Grafitti??

[BBQchef33]

well?? first cut.... comments??? I know I need new flames.

[david]

It's really quite disturbing :D

[Oldtimer]

Don't it need a Schaffer can somewhere ?

[BBQchef33]

It's really quite disturbing :D



only if your the pig. :)

[parrothead]

That is kind of a gay looking pig, good start though

[BBQchef33]

ok greg, and exactly how do you tell when a pig is gay? And more importantly, how do YOU know? :shock:

[parrothead]

ok greg, and exactly how do you tell when a pig is gay? And more importantly, how do YOU know?

Can't you see the smile on his face? He looks as happy as can be.

[chad]

Great first cut.

Need to put the web address on there somewhere, maybe?? Or, never mind, it can go on the "text" portion of the shirt, apron, etc.

I'm guessing we'll be kicking this around at B2??

[Davewey]

kicking it around I'm excepting you all to be wearing the shirts by then

[david]

I know I need new flames.

Let's just loose the flames altogether. They don't really add anything.

[StLouQue]

Cool first shot. My impressions? The "B" and "S" in Brothers seem tough to distinguish. Reduce the text curvature, and/or place the "Brothers in Smoke" on a banner? I would say the pig needs a bit more of a crazed look...a little less Three Little Pigs-like. Also, I feel the knives overwhelm the logo...I would try reducing their size and increasing the size of the pig's head. I agree, the flames don't work for me. Is the shield necessary? Couldn't the remaining elements stand without it?

I know this reads negative, but I really like the core concept. Work it , brother but I believe less is more.

[StLouQue]

Don't it need a Schaffer can somewhere ?

Nah, Schaeffer isn't everywhere. Maybe a regional chapter logo should include a can up a chicken arse.

[BBQchef33]

ok, i sent it to a friend whos a graphic artist. Hes gonna play with it a little.

hes gonna work the flames, the shield was only temporary, i wanted it to look like a crest, but it was just an idea. the flames are going replace the shield, and encircle the pig with a little smoke/flame coming off its ears. The text is going into a banner. I had a hell of a time finding a decent pig, if anyone can find or has a decent pig head we can use, send it over. They were all cartoony lookin things.

Keep an eye on the original in this post, i just overlay it when i make changes.

[BBQchef33]

Don't it need a Schaffer can somewhere ?

Nah, Schaeffer isn't everywhere. Maybe a regional chapter logo should include a can up a chicken arse.

i was gonna have it in there, but sharon says we can be sued if we do every go to cookin teams and have that on there without permission.


Bill wanted to have a contest, if anyone is inclined, send in some designs or ideas and we can pick the best one. Winner get a 6pack....... of southern flavor. :)

[Davewey]

Pig, I got Pigs

[Davewey]

More pigs

[BBQchef33]

I like that pig.!!! I can replace whatever that black thing is its chewing on with something Q related. But what?? Any ideas?? Maybe put the knifes in its mouth instead of crossed in front of it.

[Davewey]

Maybe make his eyes a little redder too. I fire up the best at 4AM tomorrow I should have time to work on it?

[parrothead]

I like that pig.!!! I can replace whatever that black thing is its chewing on with something Q related. But what??

How about chewing the knives. Definately like that pig. Looks less "happy"

[Oldtimer]

Have to agree About the Schaffer part leave it to a lawyer, but a plate of rice is another thing. :D

[SoCalCraigster]

Looks like a great start...

[SoCalCraigster]

We should have something ready for the KCBS competition in Vegas 11/7-11/8. We could wear berets filled with smoked meat..Then we can intitmate our rivals..

[BBQchef33]

wel.. hows this pig???? told a buddy to work the pig, and make it looked more "crazed"..



this with a napkin around it neck?? "The Brethren" in the banner at the top.. and something to make it look like Q related.

[willkat98]

The Brethren on the top banner, in gothic of some sort.

Let's Eat, on the bottom banner.

Put some Southern Flavor on it! on the back.

web address under it.

[StLouQue]

I LIKE IT!!! My only criticism is the two flames on top; they look like horns. Someone's already mentioned "The Brethren" sounds cult-like. Screw 'em! Still, is a devilish image what we as a whole want? I'm flexible. Maybe the top flames move outwards behind the ears somewhat? Pickin' nits: Can/should the smoke be light blue, or are we the only people who would "get it?" This logo ROCKS. Right on, Phil.

[BBQchef33]

Yes,"The Brethren" in the top banner is allready there, but i have him using the woodbadge font like we use on this site. You think Gothic is better?

"Lets eat" across the bottom. He has "BBQ" just as a place holder. Thats an idea. I'll send him that now.

which web address do you think we should use?

We have Bandera-Brethren and BBQ-Brethren.(not to mention the misspelled one also.).


I'm also going to include Dave Littles home phone number.

[chad]

Oh, thank you. Fortunately I screen ALL phone calls -- I'll just set up the BB option on the voice mail :D

[StLouQue]

I dunno know Bill...doesn't the Southern Flavor thing cross the same line as the Schaefer idea? Personally, I like the "Brothers in Smoke" idea for the bottom banner, but again, I'm flexible. However, I think a napkin around the neck already suggests let's eat, no? I say, no offense, let's think twice about including the URL...IMO keep it lean and clean...web address seem like clutter.

[chad]

I'll offer:

Drain mods
Lawn furniture insulation mods
Dreamland BBQ sauce
Chimney mods
Can't forget Southern Flavor
Hot Wahula's
Smoked Mullet

Drop shipments on charcoal baskets, etc.

Thanks Phil -- I hate my job and you just gave me a new career!! :D

[StLouQue]

Alright, why not put the web addy across the back. Clean and simple.

[chad]

I dunno know Bill...doesn't the Southern Flavor thing cross the same line as the Schaefer idea? Personally, I like the "Brothers in Smoke" idea for the bottom banner, but again, I'm flexible. However, I think a napkin around the neck already suggests let's eat, no? I say, no offense, let's think twice about including the URL...IMO keep it lean and clean...web address seem like clutter.

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Steve (StLouQue)


I agree with lean and clean but I do think we need the web address. Other commercial stuff should probably be generic (unless SF will let us use their logo -- heck they might!)

Also, I like the font we use now and Brothers in Smoke.

As usual, just my $.02 worth. Your mileage may vary :D

[StLouQue]

David,

I think we need to see the different fonts on the thing. My hunch is the "wood" font (kinda homey) may clash with this crazed, maybe gothic look.

[willkat98]

Alright, why not put the web addy across the back. Clean and simple.

I can't recall what I wrote, but I thought it clearly said the Southern Flavor comment and the web address were already on THE BACK

Mr Q, the So Flav is not along the same lines as Schaeffer. Schaeffer tastes like ****. Most who try So Flav, get hooked on it like us. I never heard of anyone getting hooked on Schaeffer.

Phil, when will they ever learn.

So Mr. Q, if your not going to Bash 2 (I don't have a list of who is in or not) then send me your address in an email.

I guess your a "see it to believe it" person. I don't mind. I've converted your type to So Flav in the past.

And I thought this was a Bash Shirt. Didnt think it was supposed to be an official logo. When at Bash, always add So Flav.

[willkat98]

And I thought this was a Bash Shirt. Didnt think it was supposed to be an official logo. When at Bash, always add So Flav.

Wow, just quoted myself. But if you guys are talking about making this some sort of logo, by all means get rid of the Southern Flavor reference.

I think I misunderstood that part of the thread.

Sorry Steve, kept saying Mr Q cuz when you are replying, you only see handle and not the persons name. I get the three St Louis guys wrong all the time, so just email me your address.

Mr Parrot, yours is on its way.

[StLouQue]

Bill,
No sweat. And I mis-read your earlier post, it seems we are in agreement about the url on back.

Actually, Greg's Seafood Bash is more financially possible this time around than Bash II.

Gotta scoot for now, but I will be back.

[chad]

It's bad enough to be on a committee doing this kind of thing -- doing it in open forum is really gonna be a hoot!

All I ask is that I be able to wear the shirt in front of my wife and kids and that it be legible -- also, I think we need the web address. Other than that -- whatever is decided will be fine.

I just think it would be nice to have an "official" t-shirt or apron design for the times I show up at regional/local cookoffs :D

[willkat98]

I agree David and Steve,

I think this will become the official logo, cuz I probably won't get off my lazy ass to get something else submitted.

[david]

My vote is still for the original goofy, retarded pig.

And BBQ-Brethren makes more sense. Nobody knows what the heck Bandera is. But do use the bandera-brethren.com url

[BBQchef33]

ok, here my 2 cents.

We are are a website, since we dont have a storefront, we need the web address on there. it will be unobtrusive, but present.

I'm gonna try it with both fonts. I think we should stay true to form with woodbadge, but the graphic is a combination of many pictures and took on a gothic look. So a gothic print may be more appropiate. If the woodbadge font looks good, i will see what I can do to get rid of the gothic-ness.

For now it is a bash shirt, if I can get it submitted in time, if not, it eventually will become a logo, but not till its completely perfect.

I like the brothers in smoke, but dont think it will fit(room wise). Since I took out the knives, I wanted to get across the food/BBQ theme somehow. I thought Lets Eat was a good idea especially for a bash shirt. But if we go to a real logo, brothers in smoke should be there. I only got 8 days to get these done.. so its gettin close.

[chad]

What you just said make sense (maybe too much sense and that's a scary thought after the day I had :D)

I'm sure the "logo" and/or bash or official shirts will all go thru several revampings.

[Oldtimer]

I like the brothers in smoke, but dont think it will fit(room wise). Since I took out the knives, I wanted to get across the food/BBQ theme somehow.

Brothers in smoke and knives should fit on you guys shirts, for mine a couple of pairing knives and no logo will be a stretch at best. :lol:

[cabo]

I like the brothers in smoke, but dont think it will fit(room wise). Since I took out the knives, I wanted to get across the food/BBQ theme somehow.

Brothers in smoke and knives should fit on you guys shirts, for mine a couple of pairing knives and no logo will be a stretch at best. :lol:AHHH!! Yeah and in my case the paring knives can wrap around to the back and point to the web address. :lol:

[Oldtimer]

ROTFLMAO

[StLouQue]

OK I'm back. Look bruthas, whatever the final design looks like--I'm gonna wear it. Please understand my suggestions are based on what I would try to do with a logo and/or t-shirt if I were designing one. Since I currently have neither the talent nor the tools to do so, I'm left with flinging my .02 like the rest of ya. I like the ideas expressed thus far. Amazingly, I think most of us (the minority voicing an opinion) are essentially in agreement. Make mine a double-x.

[willkat98]

Let's cut to the quick.

If it were up to me, the logo would be a drain mod.

[david]

I want a drain mod apron!!!

[Heath]

I think the drain mod should be on the back!

Hey all, been out a few days, I'm Baaaacccck.

[parrothead]

Mr Parrot, yours is on its way

Thanks bill, am anxiously awaiting

[chad]

I think the drain mod should be on the back!

But will the drain mod be brass or chrome or even galvanized -- hey these are serious issues that must be decided :D

[willkat98]

Let's cut to the quick.

If it were up to me, the logo would be a drain mod.

Here I go quoting myself again.

I took a break from sobriety last night. Have no recollection of even posting this last night. I was LMAO now though. Drain mod. Thats funny.

[in2que]

Let's cut to the quick.

If it were up to me, the logo would be a drain mod.

Here I go quoting myself again.

I took a break from sobriety last night. Have no recollection of even posting this last night. I was LMAO now though. Drain mod. Thats funny.

No one but us would know WTF the drain mod was about; kinda like Schaffer :D

But polished brass would really look good :P

[Davewey]

What a long way he has come

[brdbbq]

What a long way he has come

In such a short time. :twisted:

[willkat98]

What a long way he has come

Fall Off the Face of the Earth Badge

[Davewey]

What a long way he has come

Fall Off the Face of the Earth Badge


Where do I get that badge?

[BBQchef33]

i can always pull the gay pig out of the closet if you like.


not that thats a bad thing. :roll:

[Neil]

Great idea to resurrect this thread. Enjoyed learning the whole story behind the logo and learning Greg has topnotch gaydar.

[tommykendall]

Great idea to resurrect this thread. Enjoyed learning the whole story behind the logo and learning Greg has topnotch gaydar.


Great - and I'm coming to the midwest bash Thursday night. :shock: