A classless tweet?

**matthew** · 12-01-2014, 12:22 PM

As a Argo fan I am embarrassed by this tweet. I would have much rather we congratulated hamilton on representing our division well.

Thoughts?

https://twitter.com/TorontoArgos/sta...115264/photo/1

**Will** · 12-01-2014, 12:28 PM

I'm a bit divided on this subject. I had to admit that I laughed at some of the tweets the Argos put out last night and the Ticats sort of started it with their tweet of 11/08, but at least the Ticats made it to where they did.

**ArgoGabe22** · 12-01-2014, 12:47 PM

For those that don't know, the Argos are known to "have fun" on twitter often going back and forth with other team accounts. What most don't know is that both the Ticats and Argos PR staff are friends in real life, if you want to call it that. It's just a joke that got blown up by fans IMO. It's not surprising for the Argos account to do this, especially with the Ticats starting it.

Whatever happened to the rivalry? I don't want riots but we can't be too friendly all the time.

**Antwon** · 12-01-2014, 12:50 PM

I have mixed feelings on this as well. I realize it's a good tool to engage younger fans.
I for one was pulling for the Cats. And since we didn't make the playoffs, or get to the Grey Cup....well keep you're mouth shut.

**AngeloV** · 12-01-2014, 01:28 PM

I don't find it classless at all. Anyone with half a brain knows it was done in fun. Things like this keep rivalries going strong. Now, if they decided to change the last name of Taker to runner up, because apparently losing the big one runs in the family, that would have been even funnier. But that may have brought Rod Black to tears.

**ArgoGabe22** · 12-01-2014, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by AngeloV

Now, if they decided to change the last name of Taker to runner up, because apparently losing the big one runs in the family, that would have been even funnier. But that may have brought Rod Black to tears.

When are you applying for the PR job? I found this to be hilarious.

**LLB997** · 12-01-2014, 02:21 PM

classless??? wear double blue at the labour day classic next year and you will learn what classless is. Over 1000 retweets , coverage on multiple sports feeds. Smart of the Argos to work themselves into the GC storyline.
Nice to see the Argos showin a little Moxy

**Bleeds Double Blue** · 12-01-2014, 02:26 PM

I loved it. It makes no difference at all whether the Argos failed to make the playoffs or not as evident by the lusty "We're number 7" chant at Mahony's, a chance to poke a Ti-Cat in the eye can't be passed up. Ever. Can't wait for 2015. It's ON!

**Mightygoose** · 12-01-2014, 02:28 PM

I think the tweet is fine. If the Argos lost CGs 2 in a row, Ti-Cats fans can do the same to us and all will be OK. It is a rivalry after all.

The Bills would have received one of these x 4 back in the day.

**Stouffvillain** · 12-01-2014, 02:49 PM

I laughed.

I really like what the Argos twitter account does. The fact that other teams fight back too most of the time makes things really entertaining. If the roles were reversed the Ticats account would probably do the same thing. It's part of their thing they have going on online. Don't mind it at all.

**gilthethrill** · 12-01-2014, 03:04 PM

I can't post the tweet, but when Toronto was eliminated from post season play, Hamilton sent out a "Classless Tweet" as well...I don't take Twitter seriously, but I do believe that you reap what you sow. SportsNet reported the Argo tweet, but as usual, failed to mention the Hamilton Tweet.

**matthew** · 12-01-2014, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by AngeloV

I don't find it classless at all. Anyone with half a brain knows it was done in fun. Things like this keep rivalries going strong. Now, if they decided to change the last name of Taker to runner up, because apparently losing the big one runs in the family, that would have been even funnier. But that may have brought Rod Black to tears.

I am known throughout the land as being a pretty bright guy so I guess the other half of my brain will await the full page ad from the Argos congratulating them on winning the division. Then things will balance out. At present with my 50% brain, I will say this was a HALF-assed attempt to be funny when some respect was more appropriate IMO. It would seem based on some of the replies to this tweet there are a lot of half-brained people out there. That may explain some of the driving in the city then!

Originally Posted by gilthethrill

I can't post the tweet, but when Toronto was eliminated from post season play, Hamilton sent out a "Classless Tweet" as well...I don't take Twitter seriously, but I do believe that you reap what you sow. SportsNet reported the Argo tweet, but as usual, failed to mention the Hamilton Tweet.

What did it say?

**Double Dare** · 12-01-2014, 03:27 PM

Twitter is for twats.

**gilthethrill** · 12-01-2014, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by matthew

What did it say?

I am not sure what is means, but it said "Hey Argos, Sup"....I have a feeling it was not very nice

**Stouffvillain** · 12-01-2014, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by matthew

What did it say?

.@Ticats Sup? pic.twitter.com/z3Y1TNpXLp
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) December 1, 2014

**Ron** · 12-01-2014, 04:14 PM

I found it funny and timely. Does anyone else think if the roles were reversed that the cats wouldn't have done something? Plus if the roles were reversed we'd be seeing a ton more "ha ha's" from Cats fans all over the net. (Much like when the Argos were eliminated)

I would say though that making fun of back to back GC appearances only should come from a team that has a back to back championship win in the last 40 years.

And sure ... the Argos did not make the game this season. Big whoop. The Argos only go the game when they plan to win it. Been 28 years since they lost a GC game.

**Bleeds Double Blue** · 12-01-2014, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by matthew

It would seem based on some of the replies to this tweet there are a lot of half-brained people out there.

Present and accounted for. Sorry matthew but the ribbon and all the other twitter posts yesterday were very funny. By the way, I can't imagine Braley springing for a full page ad on anything other than craigslist.

**ArgoRavi** · 12-01-2014, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by Ron

I found it funny and timely. Does anyone else think if the roles were reversed that the cats wouldn't have done something? Plus if the roles were reversed we'd be seeing a ton more "ha ha's" from Cats fans all over the net. (Much like when the Argos were eliminated)

I would say though that making fun of back to back GC appearances only should come from a team that has a back to back championship win in the last 40 years.

And sure ... the Argos did not make the game this season. Big whoop. The Argos only go the game when they plan to win it. Been 28 years since they lost a GC game.

Furthermore, if the Argos had had three games with Ottawa as the Ticats did, including two in the final weeks of the season, it may very well have been Toronto in the big game yesterday.

**AngeloV** · 12-01-2014, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by matthew

I am known throughout the land as being a pretty bright guy so I guess the other half of my brain will await the full page ad from the Argos congratulating them on winning the division. Then things will balance out. At present with my 50% brain, I will say this was a HALF-assed attempt to be funny when some respect was more appropriate IMO. It would seem based on some of the replies to this tweet there are a lot of half-brained people out there. That may explain some of the driving in the city then!

Take it easy, matthew. If you couldn't tell the tweet was sarcastic, that's your problem. Pretty much everyone else on here realized that. I just don't get why some are so sensitive about a tweet. It wasn't threatening in any way, and was OBVIOUSLY in jest.