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1 hour ago, TroopALoop said:
I spotted this on Reddit. Does anybody have any ideas? It looks like it could be Cadets, but the dark color doesn't add up to me. I thought maybe Troopers 2010(ish) but the collar is different and I don't recall them having that color thingy on the right so that is out. Is this a new uniform for 2020?
Does anybody know anything?
The colors on the shoulder are consistent with the show announcement.
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19 minutes ago, Fran Haring said:
Great point.
The corps itself... the organization... the experience that the members have as part of that organization. (I hope I'm in the same ballpark here as your point.)
The Troopers, to me, have long had a certain mystique. A unique brand, as drum corps brands go. I wonder if that's still a good selling point for them to draw members, or has that ship sailed for them, and they're now just one of the pack chasing a finalist spot?
Yes and Yes.
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2 minutes ago, Fran Haring said:
LOL!!!
In 2014 when my niece (and goddaughter) got married, she called me out to the dance floor for a "special song" for us to dance to.
World-class chop-buster that she is... it was an REO Speedwagon tune.
Did you jitter-bug to 157 Riverside Avenue? 🤣
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10 hours ago, Slingerland said:
Scouts went co-ed because they were no longer attracting the top talent among boys only. It really didn't have much to do with "political correctness', whatever that means (usually it means "not being a #### to people who are not white, heterosexual, fundamentalist Christians", but ymmv).
It was about survival as a competitive entity. But they couldn't say that, so they made it sound like it was about inclusiveness. Meh, it was a weak dodge, but probably less embarrassing than announcing that they were having a hard time getting Finalist level talent.
External pressure had nothing to do with it either, which is why The Cavaliers aren't facing any calls to change. They don't seem to have a problem recruiting talent requisite to be a consistent finalist."political correctness', whatever that means
Political correctness is nothing more than living with the delusion that you can pick up a dog turd by the clean end. 🤣
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Is there 31 votes or 22 in the next round and is it simple majority? Forgive me, in traveling and dont want to look up the current by laws.
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6 minutes ago, Glenn426 said:
So by Tomorrow morning(when this passes) I won't see any of you around.
I'm so sad.
Can you give me one last snarky response for old times sake?
I'll be coming here to Schadenfreude my a$$ off on a regular basis. Snarky enough?
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Just got a chance to look at the interview with Ms Black. My initial thoughts are that she is an attorney, so she is practiced at speaking in public and chooses her words wisely. Her eye contact/engagement and anchor points are appropriate. She uses the pronouns of "we" and "our" to express the point that this is about the collective to make the listener feel at ease that this is just business as usual. However, when the pronoun changes to "I" and ownership is implied, then she is clearly uncomfortable and her nervousness is apparent to me. The anchor points change, her voice inflection changes as well as her body movements outside of the cone. My opinion is that she is not comfortable with this proposal, or that her name is on it ; but that she will own it regardless of the outcome. Her body betrayed her when it became about her, IMO, and the rest is just practiced attorney stuff that she is comfortable with.
I also believe that she knows already what we suspect and that this will pass. As other's have written, they don't care about the "me's" in this. As was stated, they are only concerned with potential future revenues. But, they are also aware that there are a few more "me's" out there. They are willing to sacrifice the "me's" for the potential future revenue. I also agree with others who believe that they should be careful what they wish for.
Just the thoughts of a long time fan and supporter (1976)
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24 minutes ago, Terri Schehr said:
I don’t think we’ll find out until they vote on Saturday. And i don’t believe it’s the business side that’s pushing for this. Definitely creative.
And yet, it is often pointed out through the Mission/Vision Statements of the various corps that's it's about the kids. (Cue the Maude Flanders "Won't somebody please think about the kids" meme's) 🤣
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It would appear that the Troopers brass tech involved is affiliated with the folks from Costa Rica in some way. My guess? The folks from Banda Comunal La Fortuna are footing the bill on this one to bring the experience to their young folks.
From FB:
To advance music...
Today we would like to announce that The Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps will partner with Banda Comunal La Fortuna to bring auditions to every student in Latin America!
TROOPERS IN COSTA RICA
This is a dream that I have had for years and now it is possible! I’m so happy to see that DCI and The Troopers will be now within reach of thousands and thousands of students!
I would like to thank, Kristy Jackson Director de Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps and Erick Quesada Director of Banda Comunal La Fortuna for putting together this life changing opportunity!
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You did it now. You challenged the Great and Powerful OZ on his knowledge of all things Drum Corps.
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6 minutes ago, Poppycock said:
A lot of disposable income from the legacy group (donations, volunteers and sponsors).
Imagine all of those open seats that will now be open for the poachers at LOS for three days too!
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1 hour ago, JimF-LowBari said:
He who dies with the most toys
winsis none the less... Still. Dead.Sorry, couldn't resist.
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Last summer, while in Denver for DATR, I found myself outside of one of those "dispensaries". Some guy who still thought is was 1968 was selling tennis shoes. I bought a pair. I don't know what they were laced with but I've been trippin' ever since. 😂
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So, we have always been led to believe that staff on all levels have told the MM's to avoid DCP like the plague. And yet, it would appear that some of these same people have accounts here (some they share?) to see what is going on at DCP in order to post? Interesting... like Phillip Seymour Hoffman on an 8 ball. 😂
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"My brain hurts". $1 to D.P. Gumby and $1 to me for the obscure Monty Python reference.
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Except for the little piece they left in the proposal ensuring that they would forever remain in the 7 and "the show", wouldn't 2 of the 7 be one the outside looking in right now?
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31 minutes ago, Sutasaurus said:
I’d love to see Adam Sage return.
He was part of the creative process that brought you Troopers and Cadets in 2019.
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Anything that involves Dan* right now is hotdog worthy.
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Just now, Mikah said:
The Troopers show was a safe show.
In a, "this is all we got and all it's ever been" kinda way.
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It was always my experience that the guards and pits were in the lots around the stadium. Brass and percussion were northwest of there in Military Park.
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If you have ever heard one of her tapes, everyone is repeatedly and exaggeratedly referred to as Frrrrrrrriiiieeeeeendddddds.
Mystery Drum Corps Uniform
in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
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Yeah. Sometimes one and one makes two. 🤣