RobbRiddick Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 I don't hate it but would never identify myself with it So if someone messes with Bills mafia do they wake up with a John Elway head in their bed? 1 2 1
4_kidd_4 Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 15 minutes ago, TailgateChef said: Exactly. Someday the moniker will become stale. I'll still be at the Stadium on Sundays. Wonder if we'll ever bring back "the Bickering Bills". Remember that one? I’d prefer “Cardiac Kids” if one had to make a return
hondo in seattle Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 I hated the term at first. We don't sell drugs, don't kill people. We're mostly not even Italian. What does mafia have to do with Bill's fans??? But I've come to accept it. And its cool to see the expression 'Bill's Mafia" developing/ earning some positive connotations. 1
billsfan1959 Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 I'm fine with it. Just don't call me Fredo... 1 3
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) 32 minutes ago, soldier said: I truly dislike the term. I live in Wisconsin, a few years ago a when I went to the Bills/Packers game. A Packer fan came up to me and started asking me if I was a member of the Bills Mafia and if jump through tables like the people on in the internet do. I told him no and he kept following me anyways. Hell, he only stopped following me because he saw someone wearing a OJ Simpson jersey and began to bug him. However, I do agree that this term is not going away. It has given the people that use the term notoriety, through the players using it and members of the media using it. I'm really not sure why every fan base needs a pet nickname for themselves (The Dawg Pound, Ravens Flock, Cheeseheads, Gang Green, etc..). An 'Ice bowl 67' sighting! You're more fortunate than Jim Fowler! Edited January 19, 2021 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Wrong 'you're'. 1
Beast Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 31 minutes ago, soldier said: I truly dislike the term. I live in Wisconsin, a few years ago a when I went to the Bills/Packers game. A Packer fan came up to me and started asking me if I was a member of the Bills Mafia and if jump through tables like the people on in the internet do. I told him no and he kept following me anyways. Hell, he only stopped following me because he saw someone wearing a OJ Simpson jersey and began to bug him. However, I do agree that this term is not going away. It has given the people that use the term notoriety, through the players using it and members of the media using it. I'm really not sure why every fan base needs a pet nickname for themselves (The Dawg Pound, Ravens Flock, Cheeseheads, Gang Green, etc..). It was probably IceBowl that did that. 4 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: An 'Ice bowl 67' sighting! Your more fortunate than Jim Fowler! Beat me to it! 1 1
Steve O Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 5 hours ago, Warcodered said: I mean it's kind of nice to have a unique identifier, but at this point the horse is out of the barn, no going back at this point. Exactly. Of the 32 teams in the NFL, the fan bases of 31 are known as "Last name of team" Nation.
soldier Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Beast said: It was probably IceBowl that did that. Beat me to it! Who Is IceBowl?
Nineforty Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 3 hours ago, Utah John said: I like it. It's unique to the Bills. Other cities have a XXX Nation. (Colts Nation, Chargers Nation are two I checked actually exist, and there are more I'm sure.) Bills Mafia suggests a strong common bond. And we're EVERYWHERE. I've lived in eight states and traveled in almost all of them, and whenever I wear a Bills hat or shirt I get a "Go Bills" from someone. Even here in Alaska. We don't send Big Tony out to break legs, or demand protection money, and no one thinks we do, so I think the possible negative connotation is nothing to worry about. Common bond except half the fan base doesn't identify with it thus fracturing us in this meaningless way 1
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 Just now, soldier said: Who Is IceBowl? Green Bay fan who visited the board on occasion...a few theories kicking around he is a puppet creation.
eball Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 I love it for the following reasons: It was organic. No marketing team came up with this, it originated as a group of Bills fans “united” against a reporter. It symbolizes family sticking up for one another. It’s ours. We always heard about how “Bills fans are the best” but this puts a name to it no one else can copy. The players LOVE it and have fully embraced it. Those who don’t like it because they think it evokes thoughts of mob violence or drunks crashing through folding tables need to loosen up, in my opinion. It is widely viewed as an endearing description of the loyalty and unity of the Bills fan base. 2 1 2 3
Saxum Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, JMF2006 said: Its not like your going to change it...so learn to love it. Sounds like advice to someone in prison with a room mate size of offense lineman named Bubba. Solitary confinement for one please! 1
BuffaloBorn1960 Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 We could be the hungry humble herd 1 1
eball Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 4 hours ago, ProcessTruster said: Not a fan. No idea where it came from. Well that’s a well-reasoned position to take. Don’t bother to do any research or investigation, just REACT! smh... 1
SoCal Deek Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 I’m of 100% Italian heritage and while I don’t particularly like the term for it’s negative stereotype connotations it’s not something that keeps me up at night nor am I part of the Cancel Culture “mob”...but hey I had no problem with the Redskins either. 2
teef Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 it's grown on me. the first time i heard it was definitely an, "meh" moment, but it seems to work. being annoyed by it is absurd. 3
JMF2006 Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, Limeaid said: Sounds like advice to someone in prison with a room mate size of offense lineman named Bubba. Solitary confinement for one please! My brother in law nicked named me Bubba Learn to love it
Don Otreply Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) I understand why it’s used, but it wouldn’t be my first choice. Now that the logo has gone corporate it is no longer underground/cool. It is now a corporate tool to create more wealth for billionaires. Go Bills!!! Edited January 19, 2021 by Don Otreply 1
Steve O Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 4 hours ago, ProcessTruster said: Not a fan. No idea where it came from. But who cares, NFL fandom has become a bit of a circus show anyway. I focus on the game, not the fans. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/bills-mafia-became-thing-223221447.html
SoCal Deek Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: I understand why it’s used, but it wouldn’t be my first choice. Now that the logo has gone corporate it is no longer underground/cool. It is now a corporate tool to create more wealth for billionaires. Go Bills!!! Billionaires aren’t supposed to be trying to make money? Is there a salary cap?
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