Should we change our BBQ Team Name?

Sawdustguy · 08-12-2011, 10:27 AM

At every contest there always seems to be someone who doesn't share our sense of humor. Our team name is The Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team and it describes me and my brother to a tee. At this past weekend's BOTBB we got a hard time from one of the spectators because of the "Polocks" in our team name. We are actually very proud of our Polish heritage. My brother and I figure if you can't make fun of yourself you have no sense of humor. On the other hand, we do not want to offend anyone either. This is not the first time it has happened. The name gets a chuckle out of most, but from time to time we encounter someone who doesn't share our humor. What do you think? Should we consider changing our name?

Warthog · 08-12-2011, 10:32 AM

I see no problem with you team name. I find it to be a great team name. If some people are so thin skinned that your team name offends them so be it. From what I see there is always someone who get offended by something.
There are a lot of over the top team names out there. They are all good!
PS: I think I have seen your team in a few comps here in the North East. Next time I will stop by and say hello.

colonel00 · 08-12-2011, 10:37 AM

I think it is fine as well. It is not intended to offend and much better than many I have seen. A buddy of mine calls his team My Dixie Wrecked and I always fancied the name Liquor in the Front, Smoker in the Rear.

Podge · 08-12-2011, 10:39 AM

It's totally your call. If you all were not Polish, I'd say change it.

SmokeInDaEye · 08-12-2011, 10:50 AM

It's a great name and it really showcases the teams great sense of humor.

BBQ_MAFIA · 08-12-2011, 10:51 AM

Don't change anything!!
It's a great team name with a great logo.
Besides that, you and the rest of the team are great people.
You will never make everybody happy so don't even try.
Anybody who has ever talked with your team knows that
there is nothing mean spirted about The Two Fat Polocks.

Good luck with what ever you decide to do.....

timzcardz · 08-12-2011, 10:52 AM

Yes, by all means change it!

Then I'll find a reason that your new name is offensive and you can change it again.

And again, and again, and again, ad infinitum.

Fark'em if they can't take a joke, a self-deprecating one at that.

You can't please everyone, so as long as you aren't pissing off everyone, just worry about pleasing yourself.

Cue's Your Daddy · 08-12-2011, 11:06 AM

How is it offensive? Your polish and a little on the fat side...

Q-Dat · 08-12-2011, 11:11 AM

PLEEEEEEEEEEEAAASE DON'T CHANGE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Political correctness is eating away at our nation like a cancer! People need to get it through their heads that they have absolutely no constitutional right whatsoever to not be offended!

Mini rant over.

pigmaker23 · 08-12-2011, 11:13 AM

must have been a lesbo,vegetarion, skinny chick....

Alexa RnQ · 08-12-2011, 11:17 AM

*sigh* Your team name suits YOU, you picked it out to please yourselves, not every passerby. Considering some of the awful names out there I wouldn't start by picking on you guys!

Seriously, people walk up and give you grief about it? Can you go off on them with a few well-chosen sentences in Polish??

NS Mike D · 08-12-2011, 11:18 AM

Intention and perception

When I first saw your sign, I assumed you were Polish and had no intention of using the word with any malice- just the opposite - pride and a sense of humor.

That's just me, but I suspect that is how most people would perceive it.

Of course, there will always be someone offended.

My only complaint would be false advertising. Not one kielbasa was fired up and shared with your neighbors all weekend.

It's your choice of how politically correct you want to be, and if you are comfortable with it, I'd say don't change it.

Words only have the meaning we ascribed to them.

Lake Dogs · 08-12-2011, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cue's Your Daddy

How is it offensive? Your polish and a little on the fat side...

Or fat and a little on the Polish side....

PLEASE DONT CHANGE THE NAME. BE OFFENDED THAT THEY TOOK OFFENSE. IT'S AN INSULT TO YOUR HERITAGE.

Seriously. They really need to get a life.

We have a lot, and I mean a LOT of "cats taste like chicken" and "cat, it's what's for dinner" type of signs. People are constantly acting all pissy. They can kiss my fanny for all I care. We have them because they're funny. Oh, we also have 3 freakin' cats at home, and they're not on the menu (yet).

deguerre · 08-12-2011, 11:24 AM

The Grim Reaper has spoken. End of story. Fark 'em.

Arlin_MacRae · 08-12-2011, 11:39 AM

Fark those guys! If you have to, tell them you ARE two fat Polocks and if they still don't get it, walk away - gestures optional! :)

08-12-2011, 10:27 AM	#1
Sawdustguy Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Vernon, Connecticut	Should we change our BBQ Team Name? At every contest there always seems to be someone who doesn't share our sense of humor. Our team name is The Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team and it describes me and my brother to a tee. At this past weekend's BOTBB we got a hard time from one of the spectators because of the "Polocks" in our team name. We are actually very proud of our Polish heritage. My brother and I figure if you can't make fun of yourself you have no sense of humor. On the other hand, we do not want to offend anyone either. This is not the first time it has happened. The name gets a chuckle out of most, but from time to time we encounter someone who doesn't share our humor. What do you think? Should we consider changing our name? __________________ Guy (Pitmaster) BBQ Team: Lawn Guyland Smokers Stupidity for Dummies …because sometimes, you just can’t dumb it down enough…

08-12-2011, 10:32 AM	#2
Warthog is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-20-09 Location: York, PA Name/Nickname : Ed	I see no problem with you team name. I find it to be a great team name. If some people are so thin skinned that your team name offends them so be it. From what I see there is always someone who get offended by something. There are a lot of over the top team names out there. They are all good! PS: I think I have seen your team in a few comps here in the North East. Next time I will stop by and say hello. __________________ "Two Hungry Hogs" bbq team Pit Boss Brunswick, Weber Genesis Gold

08-12-2011, 10:37 AM	#3
colonel00 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS	I think it is fine as well. It is not intended to offend and much better than many I have seen. A buddy of mine calls his team My Dixie Wrecked and I always fancied the name Liquor in the Front, Smoker in the Rear. __________________ Brad [URL="https://www.instagram.com/bradsimmons00/"]Some of my photos on Instagram [/URL] [SIZE=1][I][COLOR=red]Proud owner of the PentaZero[/COLOR][/I][/SIZE] :whoo: [B][COLOR=red]WWWWFBBQADD[/COLOR][/B] [B]0 out of 1 members found this post helpful[/B] :thumb: “I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

08-12-2011, 10:50 AM	#5
SmokeInDaEye Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-06 Location: Memphis, TN	It's a great name and it really showcases the teams great sense of humor. __________________ [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com"]http://www.SmokeInDaEye.com[/URL] Gen II Komodo Kamado, Pit Barrel Cooker, 3x 18.5" WSMs, 22.5" WSM, modified 18.5" Weber Kettle, 22.5" Weber Kettle circa 1960ish, Weber One Touch Platinum, copper Weber Smokey Joe, La Caja China, Bubba Keg, Bodom Picnic Grill, Weber Genesis

08-12-2011, 10:51 AM	#6
BBQ_MAFIA somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-10-05 Location: NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY	Don't change anything!! It's a great team name with a great logo. Besides that, you and the rest of the team are great people. You will never make everybody happy so don't even try. Anybody who has ever talked with your team knows that there is nothing mean spirted about The Two Fat Polocks. Good luck with what ever you decide to do..... __________________ Guido Lang 60 Lang 84 Deluxe Warmer with Chargrill Large Spicewine Large BGE XL - BGE Med. BGE ( Bought it for my son Vincenzo) Brinkman Snp Brinkman ECB GOSM Weber Kettle Kenmore Elite Gasser Camp Chef Outdoor Stove Blackstone Pizza Oven Blackstone 36" Griddle 1-Banjo

08-12-2011, 10:39 AM	#4
Podge is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Elk Creek, Ky.	It's totally your call. If you all were not Polish, I'd say change it.

08-12-2011, 10:52 AM	#7
timzcardz Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-22-05 Location: Long Island, NY	Yes, by all means change it! Then I'll find a reason that your new name is offensive and you can change it again. And again, and again, and again, ad infinitum. Fark'em if they can't take a joke, a self-deprecating one at that. You can't please everyone, so as long as you aren't pissing off everyone, just worry about pleasing yourself. __________________ GRIM REAPER SMOKERS - "BBQ To Die For" ™ "Founders Club" Operation BBQ Relief Weber Smokey Mountain x 3 Weber Genesis Silver x 2 Weber One Touch Gold Weber Performer x 2 Weber Smokey Joe Bottle of Absolut Bottle of Beer Everything Ripken, "Cards and Que. One tastes of cardboard, the other sweet blue." ©

08-12-2011, 11:06 AM	#8
Cue's Your Daddy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-13-06 Location: Ronkonkoma, Long Island	How is it offensive? Your polish and a little on the fat side... __________________ Paul GOTHAM CITY GRILLERS BBQ TEAM "Cue's Your Daddy! BBQ TEAM" KCBS Certified Judge Custom built Smoker Big Green Egg/2 WSM/4 Webber Kettles Webber Gasser

08-12-2011, 11:11 AM	#9
Q-Dat Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-03-08 Location: Pearl River LA	PLEEEEEEEEEEEAAASE DON'T CHANGE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Political correctness is eating away at our nation like a cancer! People need to get it through their heads that they have absolutely no constitutional right whatsoever to not be offended! Mini rant over.

08-12-2011, 11:13 AM	#10
pigmaker23 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Albany, NY	must have been a lesbo,vegetarion, skinny chick.... __________________ [B][COLOR=green]Eric Johnson[/COLOR][/B] /[I][SIZE=1][COLOR=red] "The Sultan of Smoke"[/COLOR][/SIZE][/I] [B][COLOR=#008000]Mr. Bobo's Traveling BBQ Allstars ![/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=red][I]2009 Jack Daniels World BBQ BrisketChampion[/I][/COLOR][/B] [B][I][COLOR=#ff0000]_______________________________________[/COLOR][/I][/B] [B][I][COLOR=black]Backwoods Fatboy (2) & a Chubby[/COLOR][/I][/B] [B][I]Jedmaster " BabyJed" Ring of Fire[/I][/B] [B][I]OK Joe 84" Offset [/I][/B] [B][I]Meadowcreek PR -72 Trailer[/I][/B]

08-12-2011, 11:17 AM	#11
Alexa RnQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: the Ninth Ring of Hell, cleverly disguised as Phoenix	sigh Your team name suits YOU, you picked it out to please yourselves, not every passerby. Considering some of the awful names out there I wouldn't start by picking on you guys! Seriously, people walk up and give you grief about it? Can you go off on them with a few well-chosen sentences in Polish?? __________________ . Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong. Don't overthink or undercook. [url=http://www.rhythmnque.com]Rhythm 'n QUE[/url]

08-12-2011, 11:18 AM	#12
NS Mike D Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-08-11 Location: Huntington, NY	Intention and perception When I first saw your sign, I assumed you were Polish and had no intention of using the word with any malice- just the opposite - pride and a sense of humor. That's just me, but I suspect that is how most people would perceive it. Of course, there will always be someone offended. My only complaint would be false advertising. Not one kielbasa was fired up and shared with your neighbors all weekend. It's your choice of how politically correct you want to be, and if you are comfortable with it, I'd say don't change it. Words only have the meaning we ascribed to them. __________________ Fast Eddy 120 WSM 22 WSM 18 La Caja China #2 Weber 22 Kettle Brinkman Vertical Charcoal (out on loan) Weber Q 200 Weber Summit Series Gasser

08-12-2011, 11:24 AM	#14
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL	The Grim Reaper has spoken. End of story. Fark 'em. __________________ Guerry [FONT=Book Antiqua]Pit Beeatch for Team Munchkin[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua][B]Avatar by Northwest BBQ [/B][/FONT]"...In nature, there are predators. I believe the common denominator of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility and murder..." Werner Herzog

08-12-2011, 11:39 AM	#15
Arlin_MacRae somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK	Fark those guys! If you have to, tell them you ARE two fat Polocks and if they still don't get it, walk away - gestures optional! :) __________________ Arlin MacRae Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition, Pit Boss NASCAR Tailgater Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Certified KCBS Master BBQ Judge

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