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padi56 · 21 September 2005, 01:48 AM

It was a bloody silly idea in the first place, but New Zealand's badminton world may finally have to concede that calling the national team the "Black Cocks" really is a bit too strong, the New Zealand Herald reports.

Badminton New Zealand adopted the name a year ago as "a gimmicky label to attract sponsors and fans". It worked to a degree, because the organisation was quickly inundated with cash offers from companies such as - you guessed it - condom manufacturers.

Furthermore, Badminton NZ prez Nigel Skelt confirmed: "At the recent New Zealand Open, crowds were yelling out 'c'mon the Black Cocks'. Whether the team actually adopt the name officially, they're already known as the Black Cocks."

That's as may be, but the International Badminton Federation (IBF) has decided not to take the Black Cocks lying down.

Skelt admitted: "They don't want to see the game lose its composure for the want of a gimmicky name. If you're over in China and you get introduced as the Black Cocks, it raises some issues."

Ah yes, the sticky "we'd rather not entertain Black Cocks in the People's Republic of China" problem. Badminton NZ will now wait for feedback from its 27 regional associations at its November AGM before deciding on whether or not to let the Black Cocks stand.

21 September 2005, 02:16 AM

I've heard the Black Cocks aren't as big as everyone thinks they are. Their playing style is also described as limp and the players are known for pulling boners while playing. The coach also tells them not to hit the game climax too early.

Seadweller · 21 September 2005, 02:25 AM

If they play bad they get pulled off at half time.

Rodentman · 21 September 2005, 02:32 AM

If they win they get the pullet surprise for spurts.

padi56 · 21 September 2005, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Seadweller

If they play bad they get pulled off at half time.

I nearly chocked on that one metaphorically speaking,seems like certain words in the title post soon bring out bad in us all,perhaps thats why JJs favourite word is TOSSER.

padi56 · 21 September 2005, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

I've heard the Black Cocks aren't as big as everyone thinks they are. Their playing style is also described as limp and the players are known for pulling boners while playing. The coach also tells them not to hit the game climax too early.

very good that man.

JJ Irani · 21 September 2005, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

I've heard the Black Cocks aren't as big as everyone thinks they are. Their playing style is also described as limp and the players are known for pulling boners while playing. The coach also tells them not to hit the game climax too early.

That's a cracker, Johnny...can't stop laughing!!!

AJC · 21 September 2005, 12:43 PM

9/10 Padi.if you could swallow that story it would be 10/10.

padi56 · 21 September 2005, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AJC

9/10 Padi.if you could swallow that story it would be 10/10.

Very good

21 September 2005, 01:48 AM	#1
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,514	N.Z Finds Black Cocks Hard To Swallow. It was a bloody silly idea in the first place, but New Zealand's badminton world may finally have to concede that calling the national team the "Black Cocks" really is a bit too strong, the New Zealand Herald reports. Badminton New Zealand adopted the name a year ago as "a gimmicky label to attract sponsors and fans". It worked to a degree, because the organisation was quickly inundated with cash offers from companies such as - you guessed it - condom manufacturers. Furthermore, Badminton NZ prez Nigel Skelt confirmed: "At the recent New Zealand Open, crowds were yelling out 'c'mon the Black Cocks'. Whether the team actually adopt the name officially, they're already known as the Black Cocks." That's as may be, but the International Badminton Federation (IBF) has decided not to take the Black Cocks lying down. Skelt admitted: "They don't want to see the game lose its composure for the want of a gimmicky name. If you're over in China and you get introduced as the Black Cocks, it raises some issues." Ah yes, the sticky "we'd rather not entertain Black Cocks in the People's Republic of China" problem. Badminton NZ will now wait for feedback from its 27 regional associations at its November AGM before deciding on whether or not to let the Black Cocks stand. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

21 September 2005, 02:25 AM	#3
Seadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 750	If they play bad they get pulled off at half time. __________________ The Exclusive 4000ft Club.

21 September 2005, 02:16 AM	#2
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I've heard the Black Cocks aren't as big as everyone thinks they are. Their playing style is also described as limp and the players are known for pulling boners while playing. The coach also tells them not to hit the game climax too early.

21 September 2005, 02:32 AM	#4
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	If they win they get the pullet surprise for spurts.

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AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	9/10 Padi.if you could swallow that story it would be 10/10.

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