A couple of days ago , I came across a news article about the NFL requesting that non- NFL licensed merchandise with the WHO DAT slogan be removed from stores.
At first , I didn’t think much of it as I’m not up to speed on the happening in New Orleans. .
As I looked more closely at the article and tweets surrounding it , I realized there was a lot more to it.
For those that don’t know, I grew up in New Orleans. I attended my first Saints game at the age of 5 with my dad and my grandfather. I’ve attended tons of games since then.. most during the “Aints” years.
While I’m not the BIGGEST football fan (we all know how much I love hockey) I do have a special place in my heart for the Saints and of course my hometown, New Orleans.
To the people at the NFL – what you are doing is WRONG! I understand you own the Saints logo, colors and even the Fleur-De-Lis. I strongly disbelieve that you also own the “WHODAT” too. I urge you to share those copyright papers if you do.
The WHO-DAT term has been around since the 1890′s LONG before the Saints organization was born and the NFL. It has been used in songs,commercials, advertising, marketing plans,etc for years … NOW all of a sudden it is a copyright/licensing issue?
I truly believe that this just about money.. plain and simple. Shame on you NFL ! We didn’t let Katrina stop us and we certainly won’t let the you!
Now for all you SAINTS fans – call or email the NFL and tell them to leave our “who dat” alone! Contact info : Dan Masonson – NFL 212-450-2081 212-450-2081 Dan.masonson@NFL.com
A BIG thanks to YatMediaLLC and FleurtyGirl for letting us all know what they are TRYING to do.
To Sean, Drew and the rest of the Saints — good luck in da bowl !! Bless you Boys! – cross-posted on tammymunson.com /
