Going Logo!
This is a sign that most people who are interested in sport, who live in the UK & watch the news or who live anywhere else on the planet with a TV will have seen.
When it was first revealed to us here in the UK there was an outcry. Folks were not happy as you can see from the comments in this piece New 2012 Logo Revealed
There was even a court case about when an artist felt his work had been stolen Accusations of copyright infringement
My reason for posting it is that Tara wanted something to do with SPORT for the Gallery today and this is really everywhere you look advertising the London Olympics. The other reason though was to own to the fact that until about two weeks ago, I did not understand it.
I was one of those who thought it was awful when it was first revealed. I couldn’t see what it had to do with the Olympics or sport. To me it looked like a dancer and as far as I was aware dancing is yet to be an Olympic sport!
It was only when we were booking some tickets that it suddenly hit me. It is 2012!
I know I’m among friends here so can admit my lack of artistic interpretation but – did you know what it was or was it like one of those Escher pictures that leave you wondering?
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If you hadn’t explained, I NEVER would have seen it.
Glad you explained it. Now I’m explaining it to everyone♫
I just thought it looked like someone it “get set” position before a race until you pointed out the 2012.
I’m not sure if I would have worked it out or not – I just seem to have always known, Hubby is qualified to guide for that event though so I picked up all sorts of related (useless?) information about it. Disagree with Helloitsgemma – Ian and I both adore Wenlock and Mandeville!
Did you read how some Arab states complained (about a year after the logo was published) because they suddenly saw the word ZION in it? Google it – it’s very amusing.
I didn’t think much of it, but it works well as a logo as you can recognise it instantly.
Yes, I think you’re right – it fits now!
It has grown on me and I love the Olympics
I can see it now that you’ve pointed it out, before it was just shapes, perhaps it’s my age.
It suddenly hit me that it was the date. I didn’t read any of the hype when it was launched. No doubt if I had it would have made more sense!
I really didn’t like it at first but now I’m used to it – the 2012 thing takes a while doesn’t it.
however, Wendel and Manderville the mascots – I can’t get used to them.
I’m with you there!