"Crossing the Charles"

I was starting to think, "This is cool. Maybe I'll get one." Then closer examination revealed fatal flaws: first and foremost, NO Patriots logo anywhere, including the uniforms. In the background you have the Bankofamericasox with a couple of them standing on ice (?). And finally, NO mention anywhere of the name Patriots, just "I love Boston sports" on the boat. Good idea, terrible execution.

I like it although wish there wasn't a tire pump lying against the balls. Like the Red Sox boat in the background as well. I agree though that it could have been better. Might have left the Pats Logo off to avoid copyrights.

Odd thought: Maybe the tire pump was an FU to Kraft for not allowing him to use the Logos. haha

Tony2046 said:

Might have left the Pats Logo off to avoid copyrights.

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Obviously. And why Brady is facing away might have something to do with image copyright risk as well. Things like this are just a cheap money grab. The artwork actually isn't very good, just good enough to make you look.

Tony2046 said:

I like it although wish there wasn't a tire pump lying against the balls.

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Yeah, that was a stupid thing to put in there. Clueless artist.

Wilfork is too skinny.

I'm assuming the 21 is Malcolm and not JR Redmond.

The tire pump is annoying.

No logos. No names on the back.

Would have been great for a home office.

A great idea botched.

Thanks for putting this thread up. I'm purchasing one as we speak for my Man Cave. Even with the air pump lying next to the balls, it's still a cool picture.

For anyone else interested: Crossing the Charles (Wall Print)

Tunescribe said:

Obviously. And why Brady is facing away might have something to do with image copyright risk as well.

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I bet he saw the backlash over the zombie/emaciated Brady courtroom sketch and wanted no part in any criticism.

LOL of course that's Bledsoe paddling up front.

KontradictioN said:

Thanks for putting this thread up. I'm purchasing one as we speak for my Man Cave. Even with the air pump lying next to the balls, it's still a cool picture.

For anyone else interested: Crossing the Charles (Wall Print)

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Are you ****ing kidding me???

That poster is Raw Sewage.

You should put your new Poster right up there next to the Beef Curtain.

Off The Grid said:

Are you ****ing kidding me???

That poster is Raw Sewage.

You should put your new Poster right up there next to the Beef Curtain.

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Your opinion has been noted.

they should be crossing the neponset

charles river has nothing to do with the pats

other than that, it's pretty cool

KontradictioN said:

Your opinion has been noted.

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he's releasing methane from his head this morning

EDIT: Not Kontra

Joey007 said:

LOL of course that's Bledsoe paddling up front.

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I didn't get why Bledsoe would be so prominent. His only season with Bill Belichick was a losing season and another where he was on the bench injured.

Any Better?

tasmlab said:

I didn't get why Bledsoe would be so prominent. His only season with Bill Belichick was a losing season and another where he was on the bench injured.

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And he never wore that Pete Carroll/Parcells era jersey during BB's time with him either.

Joey007 said:

And he never wore that Pete Carroll/Parcells era jersey during BB's time with him either.

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Wow. Nice pick up.

Tony2046 said:

Any Better?

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Can you turn Brady around as well? (Also put Flying Elvis on the unis.)

Also, show the Bankofamericasox boat capsizing!

Tony2046 said:

Wow. Nice pick up.

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Well wait actually BB was here in 96 for one year as an assistant so maybe that counts?

tasmlab said:

I didn't get why Bledsoe would be so prominent. His only season with Bill Belichick was a losing season and another where he was on the bench injured.

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I guess there are two ways to look at that. Bledsoe and Butler are both holding picks (obvious implication) OR they are clearing the way to a championship. (Bledsoe vs Pittsburgh in relief of the injured Brady)

I prefer the latter because I've always liked Bledsoe.

tasmlab said:

I didn't get why Bledsoe would be so prominent. His only season with Bill Belichick was a losing season and another where he was on the bench injured.

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Well, he did come through in relief during the AFCCG vs. Pittsburgh.

There was some fake detective movie set in Boston a couple years ago. The fat cops family home had cheesy sports religion crossover art.