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Offline Popwood

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Why Godzilla, No Really?
« on: March 08, 2011, 06:36:27 PM »
You may have read that I'll be doing regular blog updates about the BIG RIDE. One of the things I want to cover in the first blog is IT. I don't want to presume why Godzilla was selected but in looking through the treads very few spoke about WHY Godzilla should be our mascot.

Feel free to weigh in-- there are no "wrong" answers.

Thanks, and be assured the Godzilla angle is just one of lots of things to report on.

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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2011, 06:48:38 PM »

While I believe it was member 'nomad' that came up with the mascot idea and suggested the 'gnome', I felt that the gnome was overdone and represented Travelocity. I suggested Godzilla more as a tongue in cheek response to that, because he was a symbol of Japan just as our bikes were. Others here showed support and took up the cause giving their own reasons why Godzilla worked and that can be found in some of the earlier threads related to the start of the rally.

See reply #4 and #23 in particular...

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=80755.msg904318#msg904318
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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2011, 06:51:07 PM »
We thought about a gnome but Godzilla seemed more fun. He is a Japanese Icon just like our Honda's, and indestructable. The producer had the same name as Mr. Honda. Not sure who suggested it first but I like it. Just what I remember, anyone else?
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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2011, 07:00:46 PM »
Don't you think it's a little odd that Godzilla has the letter "L" in it and most Japanese speaking people can't pronounce "L's"?  It comes out as "Ga-zirra"   ;D
That's almost like George Carlins question: Whose cruel idea was it to have the letter "S" in the word lisp?
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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2011, 07:14:23 PM »
Quote from: Steve F on March 08, 2011, 07:00:46 PM
Don't you think it's a little odd that Godzilla has the letter "L" in it and most Japanese speaking people can't pronounce "L's"?  It comes out as "Ga-zirra"   ;D
That's almost like George Carlins question: Whose cruel idea was it to have the letter "S" in the word lisp?
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Yes, that's kinda funny.  I used to get machinery parts shipped to me in the 80's & 90's from Japan & a part called "tie rod" had a label saying "tie lod" & it always put a smile on my face ;D 

I think Ga-zirra is a perfect mascot/IT for our Japanese beauties because a case of biru (beer) wouldn't last past the first rider  :) :)
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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2011, 07:15:48 PM »
This thread... http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=83223.0 will take you through the explanation.  You might want to read all the way through it.  There are several posts in there that will give you the reasoning.

And this thread... http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=80755.0 is where the whole idea of the relay and mascot came to life.  Again, skim through the whole thread.

Hopefully reading through these threads will answer your questions.
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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2011, 07:24:41 PM »
my son went to school with a exchange student from japan i asked him how he liked it here and he said ''american girls are big rike a gazirra'' so for now on when i here godzilla thats what i think of.
and on a other note my old 75 power wagon was named dodgezilla.
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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2011, 07:29:42 PM »
Quote from: Steve F on March 08, 2011, 07:00:46 PM
Don't you think it's a little odd that Godzilla has the letter "L" in it and most Japanese speaking people can't pronounce "L's"?  It comes out as "Ga-zirra"   ;D
That's almost like George Carlins question: Whose cruel idea was it to have the letter "S" in the word lisp?
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You guys know that he's not called "Godzilla" in Japan, yes?  There, he's "Gojira", thus no "L" and no problems with stereotypical Japanese pronunciation issues.

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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2011, 07:38:59 PM »
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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2011, 07:47:16 PM »
Quote from: Steve F on March 08, 2011, 07:00:46 PM
Don't you think it's a little odd that Godzilla has the letter "L" in it and most Japanese speaking people can't pronounce "L's"?  It comes out as "Ga-zirra"   ;D
That's almost like George Carlins question: Whose cruel idea was it to have the letter "S" in the word lisp?
Steve F

Dont they call him Gojira because of this? I failed japanese >.<


Anyway, there was a vote and Godzilla won.
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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2011, 07:51:22 PM »
Quote from: Popwood on March 08, 2011, 06:36:27 PM
You may have read that I'll be doing regular blog updates about the BIG RIDE. One of the things I want to cover in the first blog is IT. I don't want to presume why Godzilla was selected but in looking through the treads very few spoke about WHY Godzilla should be our mascot.

Feel free to weigh in-- there are no "wrong" answers.

Thanks, and be assured the Godzilla angle is just one of lots of things to report on.

Thanks,


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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2011, 07:56:18 PM »
Quote from: Nikkisixx on March 08, 2011, 07:51:22 PM
Quote from: Popwood on March 08, 2011, 06:36:27 PM
You may have read that I'll be doing regular blog updates about the BIG RIDE. One of the things I want to cover in the first blog is IT. I don't want to presume why Godzilla was selected but in looking through the treads very few spoke about WHY Godzilla should be our mascot.

Feel free to weigh in-- there are no "wrong" answers.

Thanks, and be assured the Godzilla angle is just one of lots of things to report on.

Thanks,


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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2011, 08:00:39 PM »
Hey, thanks everybody. Thoughts and links are very helpful.
Anybody else??
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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2011, 08:19:23 PM »
What's the blog address?  I'll make sure to add it to my bookmarks.
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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2011, 02:19:36 PM »
Quote from: nomad on March 08, 2011, 08:19:23 PM
What's the blog address?  I'll make sure to add it to my bookmarks.

Nothing up there yet on the blog I'll be writing. Should be in next couple days. This link take you to the magazine web site page where there various blogs live

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/blogs/blog-landing.aspx
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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #15 on: March 10, 2011, 03:48:41 AM »
I've been hearing so much about this mascot and I voted for Godzilla. The ride starts soon. Is there an IT? Is there a picture of the real thing that I will be carrying when IT gets here?
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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #17 on: March 10, 2011, 11:58:57 AM »
Thanks! Missed that
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Re: Why Godzilla, No Really?
« Reply #18 on: March 27, 2011, 01:00:25 PM »
Quote from: Nikkisixx on March 08, 2011, 07:51:22 PM
Quote from: Popwood on March 08, 2011, 06:36:27 PM
You may have read that I'll be doing regular blog updates about the BIG RIDE. One of the things I want to cover in the first blog is IT. I don't want to presume why Godzilla was selected but in looking through the treads very few spoke about WHY Godzilla should be our mascot.

Feel free to weigh in-- there are no "wrong" answers.

Thanks, and be assured the Godzilla angle is just one of lots of things to report on.

Thanks,


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