PC Gone Mad, or a Non Story

[Phil D. Rolls]

Poor Sammy the Tammy, he just can't get it right.

http://www.newsrt.co.uk/news/sammy-the-tammy-rapped-after-tank-stunt-during-dunfermline-game-130421.html

My opinion is that no one was offended, and nothing happened but the Daily Record just thought they would publish the story anyway, just in case.

A lot of these stories about people being outraged are nothing more than journalists stretching their imagination IMO. Of course if the story does get a reaction, then they can say that there was something to write about after all.

All it will take is one wee saddo from Kirkcaldy to say that his kids were terrified by this cardboard tank and they can send round a photographer.

[Hermit Crab]

Poor Sammy the Tammy, he just can't get it right.

http://www.newsrt.co.uk/news/sammy-the-tammy-rapped-after-tank-stunt-during-dunfermline-game-130421.html

My opinion is that no one was offended, and nothing happened but the Daily Record just thought they would publish the story anyway, just in case.

A lot of these stories about people being outraged are nothing more than journalists stretching their imagination IMO. Of course if the story does get a reaction, then they can say that there was something to write about after all.

All it will take is one wee saddo from Kirkcaldy to say that his kids were terrified by this cardboard tank and they can send round a photographer.


:worms:
Its just a bit of fun. Sammy is the best mascot in Scotish football IMO. Just leave him alone. Any excuse for a story eh.

[Kojock]

I can see where the Raith fans are coming from, the tank is so realistic looking I thought it was real at first. Rat ta tat tat :wink:

I think that mascots are really funny and are a great addition to the pre match entertainment. I have often wondered why we dont have one on the pitch every week. :-)

[Liam89]

What a joke, it's just a bit of fun! :rolleyes:

[Jack]

Think tank thoughts unsuitable! :rolleyes:

[whiskyhibby]

I can see where the Raith fans are coming from, the tank is so realistic looking I thought it was real at first. Rat ta tat tat :wink:

I think that mascots are really funny and are a great addition to the pre match entertainment. I have often wondered why we dont have one on the pitch every week. :-)


Aye it would have had me diving for cover..........:agree:

[scotty1875]

Non story & but of fun.

This should exemplify that rival supporters, unlike the Old Form poison, can still have a wee bit of banter without the hysterical fear of pitch invasions and violence.

If this happened at a Tynecastle derby, I'm sure there'd be a few thousand Hibees giving it tight to the mascot and the Yams with verbals and several hand and finger gestures but that would be it.

Sammy The Tammy is the only decent mascot I've seen. Years ago, when Cannigia played for Dundee, Sammy walked around the pitch at East End Park with a long blond wig and head band on, wearing an Argentina strip while wiping away fake tears to the sound of Don't Cry For Me Argentina playing. I was in the away end and the Dundee fans thought it was really funny.

It's just banter and it is what should keep us all on the moral higher ground above the depths the Old Firm shame have decended to.

By the way - Sammy in his tank would score more goals than Edwardo Hurtado ever did.

[greenlex]

Heres a thought. What if Celtic got Hoopy the huddle hound to wear a balaclava and shoot an imaginary gun at the Loyal faithful at parkhead on a derby day. Brilliant could you imagine the outcry?:greengrin

[s.a.m]

I can't believe I'm saying this.............................................. ........but I actually like Sammy the Tammy. And if military hardware is OK with Sammy, it's OK with me.

[scotty1875]

Heres a thought. What if Celtic got Hoopy the huddle hound to wear a balaclava and shoot an imaginary gun at the Loyal faithful at parkhead on a derby day. Brilliant could you imagine the outcry?:greengrin

:top marks :greengrin

[ArabHibee]

I can see where the Raith fans are coming from, the tank is so realistic looking I thought it was real at first. Rat ta tat tat :wink:

I think that mascots are really funny and are a great addition to the pre match entertainment. I have often wondered why we dont have one on the pitch every week. :-)
We did. His name was Konte. Although it was during match entertainment rather than prematch. :greengrin

[scotty1875]

Heres a thought. What if Celtic got Hoopy the huddle hound to wear a balaclava and shoot an imaginary gun at the Loyal faithful at parkhead on a derby day. Brilliant could you imagine the outcry?:greengrin

:top marks :greengrin

[iwasthere1972]

Probably scared the crap out of Gordon Brown.

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Heres a thought. What if Celtic got Hoopy the huddle hound to wear a balaclava and shoot an imaginary gun at the Loyal faithful at parkhead on a derby day. Brilliant could you imagine the outcry?:greengrin

:faf:

[Frazerbob]

As an aside, I noticed that the Pars fans refer to Raith as "The Wee Team". Dunfermline are hardly European giants like our "big team" FFS!

[CropleyWasGod]

As an aside, I noticed that the Pars fans refer to Raith as "The Wee Team". Dunfermline are hardly European giants like our "big team" FFS!

They have arguably a better European record than our big team.

[Nameless]

I was at the game in the Rovers end, and nobody around me seemed that bothered with Sammys tank. I did hear the "wee team" chants and had a wee chuckle to myself.

[3pm]

I was there. It was meant as a joke but I did cringe.

[HibbyDave]

Went to the match. sammy was very funny with raith fans also laughing outloud and clapping etc.
The Pars fans had a great song to the tune of always look on the bright side.
"You all live on the side of Fife"

[magpie1892]

Poor Sammy the Tammy, he just can't get it right.

http://www.newsrt.co.uk/news/sammy-the-tammy-rapped-after-tank-stunt-during-dunfermline-game-130421.html

My opinion is that no one was offended, and nothing happened but the Daily Record just thought they would publish the story anyway, just in case.

A lot of these stories about people being outraged are nothing more than journalists stretching their imagination IMO. Of course if the story does get a reaction, then they can say that there was something to write about after all.

All it will take is one wee saddo from Kirkcaldy to say that his kids were terrified by this cardboard tank and they can send round a photographer.

I was at the game. I was crying with laughter. But, more importantly, the Raith fans definitely got the joke.

[Phil D. Rolls]

Went to the match. sammy was very funny with raith fans also laughing outloud and clapping etc.
The Pars fans had a great song to the tune of always look on the bright side.
"You all live on the side of Fife"

How can they tell? :greengrin


I was at the game. I was crying with laughter. But, more importantly, the Raith fans definitely got the joke.

Unlike the sanctimonious prats at the Daily Record.

[Franck Stanton]

Went to the match. sammy was very funny with raith fans also laughing outloud and clapping etc.
The Pars fans had a great song to the tune of always look on the bright side.
"You all live on the side of Fife"

Great song, we could/should adapt it for next Derby game [sadly next season] - obviously replacing "Fife" with "Town"

[Hibercelona]

:worms:
Its just a bit of fun. Sammy is the best mascot in Scotish football IMO. Just leave him alone. Any excuse for a story eh.

:agree:

Sammy always does something different which makes him such a good mascot for Dunfermline.

Knowing the man behind the mask.... he'll just do something even more outrageous next time. :wink:

[Hibercelona]

As an aside, I noticed that the Pars fans refer to Raith as "The Wee Team". Dunfermline are hardly European giants like our "big team" FFS!

Aye.... because we're massive. :rolleyes:

I might take some stick for saying this, but Dunfermline or Raith would currently wipe the floor with us.

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Aye.... because we're massive. :rolleyes:

I might take some stick for saying this, but Dunfermline or Raith would currently wipe the floor with us.

Think Frazerbob meant the yams :wink:

[Hermit Crab]

:agree:

Sammy always does something different which makes him such a good mascot for Dunfermline.

Knowing the man behind the mask.... he'll just do something even more outrageous next time. :wink:


Good. And good luck to him too. I think hes brilliant. :tee hee:

[Hermit Crab]

Aye.... because we're massive. :rolleyes:

I might take some stick for saying this, but Dunfermline or Raith would currently wipe the floor with us.


I went to Cowdenbeath v Dunfermline a few weeks ago and let me tell you Dunfermline were rotten. Cowdenbeath were just dire but all Dunfermline done was launched the ball to thier front man hoping the defender would miss it and they got 1 break from it and scored and won the game 0-1. IMO they wont have enough in the locker to stay in the SPL if they get promoted

Having said that, thats how we got our goal today a long ball to Sodje :greengrin

Not looking good for us is it :wink:

[Hibercelona]

Think Frazerbob meant the yams :wink:

In that case.... :embarrass

But surely no other team is that BIG?

Winning the SPL every season, dominating the CL time and time again...... Not to mention a world war under their belt.... :dunno:

[HibeeMG]

I was at the Dunfermline v Raith game with my Pars supporting mate.

The Sammy The Tammy half-time was actually quite funny.

I did say at the time that they might get into some bother for it though.