Shwa Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 Caught this on BT this morning, nickname by culture committee. Eye Weekly readers give Toronto a new nickname Toronto, you have a new nickname. And the judges at Eye Weekly magazine are bullish on the winning entry.Hello, El Toro! Goodbye Hogtown and the Big Smoke and Toronto the Good. El Toro? You may snort at the sound of this, but this moniker won over a panel of celebrity judges for a variety of reasons. The name, which means “The Bull” in Spanish, borrows the first four letters of Toronto’s name. Judge Evan Solomon, a CBC TV host, noted that it had a “delightfully multicultural tinge.” Fellow judge and marketing and branding expert Vito Piazza said the name indicates that “Toronto has to be (and is) an aggressive player in North America and beyond.” Toro also has a long-ago hockey connection to Toronto. Back in the 1970s, The Toros were Toronto’s entry in the now-defunct World Hockey Association. Of course, if you want to know where the bullshit is coming from, try 'El Toro.' One thing is for certain, I won't be picking up any 'Eye Weekly' magazines when I am in T.O. next. Another interesting sidebit is that the Toronto Toros - from a city that has almost nothing to do with Spanish, moved to Birmingham, Alabama, which has more history with the Spanish, renamed themselves 'The Birmingham Bulls.' Quote
Michael Hardner Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 I like it ! El Toro ! This is a great city, albeit with some problems, and I like it here. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Shakeyhands Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 El Toro is el stupido. Thankfully... this will never catch on. Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Michael Hardner Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 El Toro is el stupido. Thankfully... this will never catch on. Are you really saying that this won't be as successful as "the Toronto slogan" or "the Toronto flag" that were trumpeted here ? What about Lastman's Toronto bucks - about as popular as Shrute bucks... Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Topaz Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 Hey, El Toro, can you come down to London and collect your garbage from the trees along the 401? Not good for London and not good for El Toro. Quote
Shakeyhands Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 Are you really saying that this won't be as successful as "the Toronto slogan" or "the Toronto flag" that were trumpeted here ? What about Lastman's Toronto bucks - about as popular as Shrute bucks... Yes! Though I'm in favour of Shrute bucks. Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Shwa Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Posted February 24, 2011 Yes! Though I'm in favour of Shrute bucks. And Stanley Nickels! Quote
bill_barilko Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 No one conversant with the Spanish language-and I note there are so many Spanish speakers in TO that NHL hockey games are broadcast in that language-would touch something that stupid. In Spanish the moniker 'El Toro' intimates someone/something that is 'Strong Like Bull/Smart Like Tractor'. Quote
Jack Weber Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 Argos Suck!! El Toro CaCa!!!!! Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
pfezziwig Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 Leave it to a CBC host to come up with a politically correct name that will evoke no thoughts of Toronto when mentioned. Quote Healthcare Reviews , rate your doctor, dentist, hospital and more
Black Dog Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 Leave it to a CBC host to come up with a politically correct name that will evoke no thoughts of Toronto when mentioned. Huh? We enlisted Torontonians to suggest some options, which included "The Hub," "The Core," "Pronto" and "Big Blue." Our judges were comedian Russell Peters, Metric singer Emily Haines, CFRB host and politician John Tory, CBC Metro Morning host Matt Galloway, She Does the City editor Jen McNeely, Toronto Star editor-in-chief Michael Cooke, CBC TV host and writer Evan Solomon, Sid Lee branding-agency partner Vito Piazza and Toronto Raptor Amir Johnson. This silly exercise reminds me of the Seinfeld when George wants people to start calling him "T-Bone". But the real point here was to generate publicity for EYE so on that score, mission accomplished. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 But the real point here was to generate publicity for EYE so on that score, mission accomplished. Well, EYE is one of the better magazines in El Toro, so good on that. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Shwa Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Posted February 25, 2011 Well, EYE is one of the better magazines in El Toro, so good on that. Hey the El Toro hojas de arce beat the Habitantes last night! Woot! EYE maganzine? Never heard of it until, well, yesterday... Quote
Black Dog Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) Well, EYE is one of the better magazines in El Toro, so good on that. I like their urban affairs guy, but some of their other writers (notably their third rate Leah McLaren, Kate Caraway) make me wish I was illiterate. Edited February 25, 2011 by Black Dog Quote
Shakeyhands Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 I like their urban affairs guy, but some of their other writers (notably their third rate Leah McLaren, Kate Caraway) make me wish I was illiterate. and the ad's in the back are... ermmm... interesting... Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Jack Weber Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 and the ad's in the back are... ermmm... interesting... Lemme guess??? Dial-a-whore??? Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
BubberMiley Posted February 26, 2011 Report Posted February 26, 2011 Another interesting sidebit is that the Toronto Toros - from a city that has almost nothing to do with Spanish, moved to Birmingham, Alabama, which has more history with the Spanish, renamed themselves 'The Birmingham Bulls.' One of my favourite memories from my childhood is going to Winnipeg Arena and seeing Steve Durbano of the Birmingham Bulls attack Bobby Hull from behind and rip out his plugged in hairpiece. He had to wear a helmet for a few games after that. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtpC_pjzGtc Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
scouterjim Posted February 26, 2011 Report Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) Caught this on BT this morning, nickname by culture committee. Eye Weekly readers give Toronto a new nickname Of course, if you want to know where the bullshit is coming from, try 'El Toro.' One thing is for certain, I won't be picking up any 'Eye Weekly' magazines when I am in T.O. next. Another interesting sidebit is that the Toronto Toros - from a city that has almost nothing to do with Spanish, moved to Birmingham, Alabama, which has more history with the Spanish, renamed themselves 'The Birmingham Bulls.' Toronto: The most cold hearted, unfriendly city in Canada. Edited February 26, 2011 by scouterjim Quote I have captured the rare duct taped platypus.
BubberMiley Posted February 26, 2011 Report Posted February 26, 2011 Toronto: The most cold hearted, unfriendly city in Canada. But the third most beautiful, walkable, vibrant urban centre (behind Vancouver and Montreal). Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
kimmy Posted February 26, 2011 Report Posted February 26, 2011 This silly exercise reminds me of the Seinfeld when George wants people to start calling him "T-Bone". Indeed. Attempting to choose your own nickname is folly. However, what if they legally changed the name? Then it could end up being like the episode of The Simpsons where Homer changed his name to Max Power! It's not Constantinople, it's Istanbul. It's not Bombay, it's Mumbai. Come on, Toronto! What is there to lose? At worst, it could end up being like Burma, now awkwardly known as "Burma-also-known-as-Myanmar", which doesn't exactly scream "rebranding success story." Still, I think it's a winner. Toronto should go for it. Pick an exciting new 21st-century name, and commit to it. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
jbg Posted February 27, 2011 Report Posted February 27, 2011 El Toro is el stupido. Thankfully... this will never catch on. I prefer "the Center of the Universe" as TO's monicker. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
scouterjim Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 I prefer "the Center of the Universe" as TO's monicker. I prefer "Asshole of the Universe" for Toronto. Quote I have captured the rare duct taped platypus.
Michael Hardner Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 Toronto: The most cold hearted, unfriendly city in Canada. No way... other places are way less friendly, especially after they find out you're from El Toro... Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Shakeyhands Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 I prefer "Asshole of the Universe" for Toronto. Why would that be? Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
jbg Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) I prefer "Asshole of the Universe" for Toronto. I hate the Skydome and the CN Tower too I hate Nathan Phillips Square and the Ontario Zoo The rents too high, the air's unclean The beaches are dirty and the people are mean And the women are big and the men are dumb And the children are loopy 'cause they live in a slum The water is polluted and the mayor's a dork They dress real bad and they think they're New York In Toronto, Ontario Courtesy of The Arrogant Worms (link) Edited February 28, 2011 by jbg Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
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