New logo poll
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October 4th, 2014 at 11:45:06 AM
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The new boss is planning to change the logo of the site. Here are some renderings of me that different artists have done. Please vote for your favorite style. Don't go by the size of the image, dimensions, or how the drawing is framed. Instead, please go more by the style of the artist. Thank you.
Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
Image 4
Image 5
Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
Image 4
Image 5
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
October 4th, 2014 at 11:46:46 AM
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OK fixed
I voted for #1 - the Hugh Hefner version - very Vegas
I voted for #1 - the Hugh Hefner version - very Vegas
October 4th, 2014 at 11:54:47 AM
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I voted for #5, but would like it better without the robe over the tuxedo. Go for that James Bond look of the tuxedo with the fanned out cards in one hand and the calculator in the other. Also like that pose with the front arm over the banner.
October 4th, 2014 at 11:58:00 AM
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^^^What Paradigm said.
October 4th, 2014 at 12:07:23 PM
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I voted for #3. I like the way it plays up on the 'wizard' theme and love the caricature.
#5 is good, but the way the calculator is placed up by the ear, could easily be confused with a cell phone.
#5 is good, but the way the calculator is placed up by the ear, could easily be confused with a cell phone.
October 4th, 2014 at 12:08:18 PM
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1 through 4 too cartoonish.
5 has a bit of the cool factor. I voted 5 for that reason.
5 has a bit of the cool factor. I voted 5 for that reason.
Its just a forum. Nothing here to get obsessed about.
October 4th, 2014 at 12:21:55 PM
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Number 5 looks more like Norman Bates than Mike. I voted for #3.
I know nothing!
October 4th, 2014 at 12:25:40 PM
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#3 gets the whole wizard theme across, but
I voted for bigot. #3 ties it all together. #5
looks like a game show host. The point
of a logo is instant product recognition. The
old Quaker on a box of Quaker Oats. Caesar
eating pizza on a Little Caesars box. You want
the logo to incorporate the Wizard of Oz theme
you chose, and #3 is closest to that.
I voted for bigot. #3 ties it all together. #5
looks like a game show host. The point
of a logo is instant product recognition. The
old Quaker on a box of Quaker Oats. Caesar
eating pizza on a Little Caesars box. You want
the logo to incorporate the Wizard of Oz theme
you chose, and #3 is closest to that.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 4th, 2014 at 12:32:32 PM
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#2 could have been better, but no smile, or expression on that character.
#3 Wizard out of the hollow tree.
#4 could have Archie and Veronica standing next to it.
I'll probably vote #5 but haven't decided. Any chance there will be more to choose from?
#3 Wizard out of the hollow tree.
#4 could have Archie and Veronica standing next to it.
I'll probably vote #5 but haven't decided. Any chance there will be more to choose from?
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
October 4th, 2014 at 12:32:57 PM
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I especially don't want you to use #4, it makes my skin crawl
#3 is my vote, just to help make sure #4 is outvoted [g]
#3 is my vote, just to help make sure #4 is outvoted [g]
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell! She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
October 4th, 2014 at 12:37:55 PM
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Quote: odiousgambitI especially don't want you to use #4, it makes my skin crawl
#3 is my vote, just to help make sure #4 is outvoted [g]
#3 actually looks like a younger Mike.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 4th, 2014 at 12:39:28 PM
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I like #3 the best, but I think it makes you look a little like Dungeon Master from the saturday morning Dungeons and Dragons cartoon.
October 4th, 2014 at 12:40:39 PM
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Image 5 is the best one, but I still want the pointy hat, maybe positioned like a fedora on your head. 3 looks like a kid at Halloween, or a Mickey Mouse/Sorcerer's Apprentice knockoff, in how you're portrayed. 4 is the one that looks the most like you, but I don't like the prizefighter robe. 2 isn't bad, but I prefer the caricature convention of the outsized head with distinctive features for a logo to one that's normal-sized. If 4 were dressed like 3, I'd like that one the best, but in purple robes, not red (towards indigo, not violet). 1 looks to be Asian-influenced, like you're wearing karate robes, so is ambiguous to me, and I don't like how your face is drawn.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
October 4th, 2014 at 12:55:07 PM
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Lose the body on number 3 and I think you've got it. Give us a few color choices for the hat although the red looks good.
Did these different artists collaborate? Each rendition has an old Texas Instruments calculator.
Did these different artists collaborate? Each rendition has an old Texas Instruments calculator.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
October 4th, 2014 at 1:12:03 PM
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cant understand why people are voting for 5 its not a good look- the artwork on 1 and possibly 3 is way better
The bet will not be paid- not now not ever
October 4th, 2014 at 1:12:50 PM
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Quote: 1BBEach rendition has an old Texas Instruments calculator.
Lose the calculator, it's not connected to gambling
in anybody's mind. I didn't know what it was at first.
Have the character pulling the handle of a 1940's
Mills slot, everybody knows what that is.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 4th, 2014 at 1:21:23 PM
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Quote: strictlyAPcant understand why people are voting for 5 its not a good look- the artwork on 1 and possibly 3 is way better
+1
October 4th, 2014 at 1:23:57 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabs4 is the one that looks the most like you, but I don't like the prizefighter robe.
It's the extra large eyes that bug me. Supposed to make you think he is a puppy?
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell! She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
October 4th, 2014 at 1:25:28 PM
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Quote: odiousgambitIt's the extra large eyes that bug me. Supposed to make you think he is a puppy?
#4 is irritating, I want to punch the character.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 4th, 2014 at 1:25:36 PM
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Quote: EvenBobLose the calculator
I assumed it was a smartphone. Is it a calculator?
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell! She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
October 4th, 2014 at 1:26:06 PM
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Quote: EvenBob#4 is irritating, I want to punch the character.
4 does look a disturbing amount like "where's Waldo".
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
October 4th, 2014 at 1:36:08 PM
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Quote: odiousgambitI assumed it was a smartphone. Is it a calculator?
It's a tricorder.
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
October 4th, 2014 at 1:53:13 PM
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Hmmm...I voted for #3, I don't get why the logo has to be a caricature, but that one is the least ridiculous.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
October 4th, 2014 at 2:17:39 PM
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Quote: WizardThe new boss is planning to change the logo of the site. Here are some renderings of me that different artists have done. Please vote for your favorite style. Don't go by the size of the image, dimensions, or how the drawing is framed. Instead, please go more by the style of the artist. Thank you.
Fleastiff commenting on style? That's a hoot in itself!
Image ONE keeps the focus on the person with elements at the far sides being too indistinct to be instantly recognizable as cards and calculator.
Image TWO is good overall in that all elements are reconizable but that wizard's hat looks more like a 19th century sleeping cap.
Image THREE while very cartoonish is instantly recognizable and all elements are central with calculator and cards distinct.
Image FOUR is actually very good focus is on individual but looks more like card sharp wearing a bath robe than a wizard's get up.
Image FIVE is quite good but fanned card deck is not recognizable as such at first glance and face is downplayed.
FOUR would get my voted depending on what the artist's instructions were. He fell down on the "wizard" part but did everything else well, particularly face with associated elements of cards/calculator well done.
October 4th, 2014 at 2:26:32 PM
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It's amazing how tastes are different. #4
is effeminate to the point of being Gay.
Can you imagine Mike in a hoody like this?
You can only go two routes. A likeness of
Mike, which is almost impossible. Or a
caricature, like #3.
is effeminate to the point of being Gay.
Can you imagine Mike in a hoody like this?
You can only go two routes. A likeness of
Mike, which is almost impossible. Or a
caricature, like #3.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 4th, 2014 at 2:46:29 PM
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It came down to a choice between 3 and 5, and I went with #3 - 5 looks more like a Vegas magician than a "Wizard".
October 4th, 2014 at 3:02:09 PM
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Or something like this famous wizard from
1943.
1943.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 4th, 2014 at 3:02:13 PM
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Cool! Isotopes marked cards and the device to detect'em. #5 it is.
October 4th, 2014 at 3:46:58 PM
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Voted for 4#.
It will appeal to the Video Game (and newer) generation(s).
It will appeal to the Video Game (and newer) generation(s).
winning streaks come and go, losing streak never ends.
October 4th, 2014 at 5:46:00 PM
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I just hope THEY paid for the artwork and not you. Looks like the same people that did Casino Boy from Cheapo Vegas did this one. They look like they spent the money on weed and tried to figure out how to make you look like a real Wizard while eating everything in sight.
If I had to pick one it would be #5 but I agree it could use some adjusting, but what do I know?
If I had to pick one it would be #5 but I agree it could use some adjusting, but what do I know?
October 5th, 2014 at 7:25:32 PM
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I like #4, but only because it is the highest quality image and the most well done technically/artistically.
You need some combination of the appealing-ness of #3 with the quality of #4. Ask for a redo.
You need some combination of the appealing-ness of #3 with the quality of #4. Ask for a redo.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
October 5th, 2014 at 7:52:14 PM
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I didn't read any of the other responses yet. I wanted to reply sooner, but had to wait until I got to a real keyboard. I wasn't responding from Vegas on my iPhone...
t think, facially, only #3 looks like Mike.
#5 is a cross between a cheap magician and a game show host.
#1, #2, #3 and a little bit #5 looks like the calculator and cards were copied from another source. They don't match. The cards in #1 is the worst rendering / best example of my objection. Only #4 is it obvious that the artist drew the cards and calculator himself.
I like the robe and hat of #3. Conversely, #4 looks a little like Obi Wan Kenobi.
I DO like the plain clothes, and sneakers, of #4. Just fix the robe and hat.
t think, facially, only #3 looks like Mike.
#5 is a cross between a cheap magician and a game show host.
#1, #2, #3 and a little bit #5 looks like the calculator and cards were copied from another source. They don't match. The cards in #1 is the worst rendering / best example of my objection. Only #4 is it obvious that the artist drew the cards and calculator himself.
I like the robe and hat of #3. Conversely, #4 looks a little like Obi Wan Kenobi.
I DO like the plain clothes, and sneakers, of #4. Just fix the robe and hat.
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Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
October 5th, 2014 at 8:00:51 PM
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Now that I've read the other replies....
I don't get the objection to the calculator, particularly when there is no similar objection to the cards.
While I agree that Mike probably more likely reaches for a computer for complex stuff, and a pencil and paper for simple stuff, the calculator makes sense, for the design and intended use of the logo.
On the other hand, the cards rub me the wrong way. I'd change it to a BJ strategy card.
I don't get the objection to the calculator, particularly when there is no similar objection to the cards.
While I agree that Mike probably more likely reaches for a computer for complex stuff, and a pencil and paper for simple stuff, the calculator makes sense, for the design and intended use of the logo.
On the other hand, the cards rub me the wrong way. I'd change it to a BJ strategy card.
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
October 6th, 2014 at 9:56:03 AM
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The "red hat" is already being used as the endorsement "seal". The logo should have that element.
Wasn't there a "Wizard" caricature on the old version of the site? Why not use that one?
Wasn't there a "Wizard" caricature on the old version of the site? Why not use that one?
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
October 6th, 2014 at 11:52:13 AM
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#2 is, by far, the worst--in all seriousness.
#4 is awesome, if you are a gentleman rapist.
My vote is #4
Since #3 and #5 are most popular...in #3, you look like a gnome. In #5, you look like Burt Wonderstone. #3 would be better if your head was smaller...#5 would be better if you were less flashy.
#4 is awesome, if you are a gentleman rapist.
My vote is #4
Since #3 and #5 are most popular...in #3, you look like a gnome. In #5, you look like Burt Wonderstone. #3 would be better if your head was smaller...#5 would be better if you were less flashy.
October 6th, 2014 at 1:08:26 PM
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I voted bigot since there was no choice for "none of the above"--I don't think any of them are worthy.
October 6th, 2014 at 1:53:51 PM
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I also think that #5, while well drawn, looks like it is for an afternoon ( off-strip ) magic show.
#1 Looks to me a bit like Steve Wynn, but I would ask the artist to draw in an elbow through a Picasso painting and to offer that to them for THEIR new logo.
So, from the choices, #3 it is !
#1 Looks to me a bit like Steve Wynn, but I would ask the artist to draw in an elbow through a Picasso painting and to offer that to them for THEIR new logo.
So, from the choices, #3 it is !
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 6th, 2014 at 2:22:09 PM
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#1 - Meh. Robe and tie is off putting, and it doesn't resemble you.
#2 - Just odd. You look like my neighbor's 4yr old. I can't get passed it.
#3 - Starting to look more like you, if you were older and fatter. Not a fan, overall.
#4 - Just no. The hair is a non-starter. Beyond that, you look like a FF mage.
#5 - Best likeness, most serious. The robe reminds me of the Nordiques, but that's probably just me. I vote #5.
#2 - Just odd. You look like my neighbor's 4yr old. I can't get passed it.
#3 - Starting to look more like you, if you were older and fatter. Not a fan, overall.
#4 - Just no. The hair is a non-starter. Beyond that, you look like a FF mage.
#5 - Best likeness, most serious. The robe reminds me of the Nordiques, but that's probably just me. I vote #5.
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