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Why are we "Red Nation" over "Rockets Nation" ?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Sweet Lou 4 2, Dec 14, 2020.

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  1. Sweet Lou 4 2

    Sweet Lou 4 2 Contributing Member
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    Just wondering. There's Red Sox Nation, and Lakers Nation, but there's no Blue Nation, or Yellow Nation, or Orange Nation.

    Red Nation sounds kinda communist. Or Trumplandia? Just wondering why our fanbase is a color where everyone else is the name of the team. When I google Red Nation I see a song why Lil Wayne that does reference a sports team, but it's the Cincinnati Reds. I also see a group about the indigenous people.

    I feel this is a very important topic to discuss.
     
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    China money
     
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    Because Tillman is a Republican....
     
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  4. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    @tinman faints
     
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    I do think this is not as thrilling as starting well into the season.
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    Defense.
     
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    Yawn
     
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    Lame.
     
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    Have you not heard of the bloody nickel?
    #rednation

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    I always assumed it was the China connection.
     
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    We wear red, and 'rockets nation' sounds kind of weird.
     
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    Google it
    And stop bringing the D&D into the GARM
    @Clutch
     
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    Red is 3 letters Rockets is 7

    Extra letters cost more money to print for Lestill Alextitta
     
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    I would totally be ok if we were Red Rocket Nation
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    Ketchup and Mustard Nation
     
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    China is nationalistic, China's color is red. Red Nation

    Rockets have always pandered to China over Houston. It's the reason our "City Jerseys" looked like this..

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    I had no problem being China's favorite team and pandering a bit, but theres a breaking point. Chinese new year jerseys or a special jersey with chinese lettering? FINE../. But don't insult us fans with our CITY JERSEY which is supposed to represent HOUSTON with Chinese sh/t-- this was one of the biggest slap in the face to Houston Fans... because last I checked we are the HOUSTON Rockets

    MOREYS greatest aquisition for our franchise wasn't James Harden.. James Harden was Moreys second greatest aquisition. Moreys greatest was returning the Houston Rockets to being a Houston franchise and his tweet was full of truth to boot
     
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    I am who I am

    Go Rockets!
     
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