Octopus

[Yc172 3]

Hey, im goin to the game tonight and i got a couple of octopi, and im jsut wondering if anyone has ever thrown one onto the ice? do you know if you get kicked out of the game right away? is it worth it?

[OsGOD 3]

You can sneak it in. Fans will go nutz, Al will swing it around his head. you will get kicked out.... Is it worth it? For the rest of us remaining in our overpriced seats... SURE IS... for you, maybe not so much.

But I do look forward to seeing it tonight and I will look at my row mates and say, "hey i know that guy/gal!"

Edited April 26, 2007 by OsGOD

[Wingtastic 0]

I was at game one against Calgary and someone threw a large octopi on the ice with about 3 minutes left to go in the game, I watched and he wasn't kicked out. Just wait for the right time and throw it, like during a tv timeout. You'll remember that forever!

[OsGOD 3]

I was at game one against Calgary and someone threw a large octopi on the ice with about 3 minutes left to go in the game, I watched and he wasn't kicked out. Just wait for the right time and throw it, like during a tv timeout. You'll remember that forever!

It was at the end where the wings were shooting at correct (down by the zamboni entrance?) I beleive it was game 2 and this happened the guy was waving his hand in celebration and then the JLA Secret Service gathered around him and escorted him out of the arena part. Maybe they didn't kick him out, but the did escort him into the concourse area.

Edited April 26, 2007 by OsGOD

[GoalieManPat 1,007]

Ill be at the game tonight to so I better see that Octopus flying lol. Like others said wait for a tv timeout. They are probably more lenient if its not when it would delay the game to pick it up.

[redwingfan19 293]

Just wait untill the end oof the game(if the wings are winning of course) make sure you aim for the Sharks bench.

[shadow47 1]

This whole octopus connection has gotten WAY out of hand. Merchandise, a glowing, sneering giant octopus hanging over the ice? An octopus on a Wing's goalie mask? Why can't fans throw plush or plastic octopi a la Panthers '96? Throwing dead mollusks at your heroes cannot be considered worship--frankly it is extremely overrated/outdated. And disgusting. Personally I would hate to be on the ice and see that kind of thing happening. And before people argue TRADITION there are some pretty heinous things done in the name of it so that's not a solid argument.

[Wings_Dynasty 267]

This whole octopus connection has gotten WAY out of hand. Merchandise, a glowing, sneering giant octopus hanging over the ice? An octopus on a Wing's goalie mask? Why can't fans throw plush or plastic octopi a la Panthers '96? Throwing dead mollusks at your heroes cannot be considered worship--frankly it is extremely overrated/outdated. And disgusting. Personally I would hate to be on the ice and see that kind of thing happening. And before people argue TRADITION there are some pretty heinous things done in the name of it so that's not a solid argument.

Leave.

[SoupGuru 0]

How exactly are you going to get those into the building? I've always wondered that. Doesn't it stink? Are you bringing a ton of wetnaps too? What are the mechanics involved here?

[redwingfan19 293]

Leave.

[Wings_Dynasty 267]

How exactly are you going to get those into the building? I've always wondered that. Doesn't it stink? Are you bringing a ton of wetnaps too? What are the mechanics involved here?

Put it in a trash bag and slide it down the front of your pants.

[SoupGuru 0]

Put it in a trash bag and slide it down the front of your pants.

Sounds like a normal Thursday night for me...

[zaxx 0]

Sounds like a normal Thursday night for me...

I laughed loud enough that my cubicle neighbor was not impressed

[Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3]

This whole octopus connection has gotten WAY out of hand. Merchandise, a glowing, sneering giant octopus hanging over the ice? An octopus on a Wing's goalie mask? Why can't fans throw plush or plastic octopi a la Panthers '96? Throwing dead mollusks at your heroes cannot be considered worship--frankly it is extremely overrated/outdated. And disgusting. Personally I would hate to be on the ice and see that kind of thing happening. And before people argue TRADITION there are some pretty heinous things done in the name of it so that's not a solid argument.

To each their own I guess. I think it's a great tradition and it definately gets me pumped when I see one on the ice- especially after a nice goal.

Hopefully the fine tradition lives on.

I say throw it man, I'll be watching for it!

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

Sounds like a normal Thursday night for me...

:rotflmao:

[timothy1997 0]

Hockey is a game with rich in traditions compared to the other major sports (ie cup raising, handshaking at the end of a series, good stuff like that). It's funny how stupid love affair with a rat in 96 led to the decline of truly one the best traditions in hockey.

[Hiei 192]

you have to boil it before game time, so the smell is dulled/removed

[DEVILSWATERBOY 10]

This whole octopus connection has gotten WAY out of hand. Merchandise, a glowing, sneering giant octopus hanging over the ice? An octopus on a Wing's goalie mask? Why can't fans throw plush or plastic octopi a la Panthers '96? Throwing dead mollusks at your heroes cannot be considered worship--frankly it is extremely overrated/outdated. And disgusting. Personally I would hate to be on the ice and see that kind of thing happening. And before people argue TRADITION there are some pretty heinous things done in the name of it so that's not a solid argument.

Traditon is a solid argument, hockey is all about tradition, read up on this before bashing are beloved octipi tradition

[Yzerfan1999 81]

How exactly are you going to get those into the building? I've always wondered that. Doesn't it stink? Are you bringing a ton of wetnaps too? What are the mechanics involved here?

I read somewhere about how to do this.

Boiling it DOES reduce the smell, but it also shrivels it up and its not so floppy.

Apparently the best way is to put a layer of saran wrap around your abdomen, put the octopus against your stomach, and then put another layer of saran wrap around that. This holds it in and keeps it pretty tight against your chest.

If you can handle the cold icky feeling for most of the game, i think this is the way to go, then when you are ready to throw, you can easily tear through the saran wrap to get it out.

I'd say do it near the end when the wings are winning, that way you wont miss much. Just pick your time wisely, maybe if you throw it after a goal when the whole place is going nuts the confusion will be too much for the JLA Secret Service.

[Wings_Dynasty 267]

I read somewhere about how to do this.

Boiling it DOES reduce the smell, but it also shrivels it up and its not so floppy.

Apparently the best way is to put a layer of saran wrap around your abdomen, put the octopus against your stomach, and then put another layer of saran wrap around that. This holds it in and keeps it pretty tight against your chest.

If you can handle the cold icky feeling for most of the game, i think this is the way to go, then when you are ready to throw, you can easily tear through the saran wrap to get it out.

I'd say do it near the end when the wings are winning, that way you wont miss much. Just pick your time wisely, maybe if you throw it after a goal when the whole place is going nuts the confusion will be too much for the JLA Secret Service.

Your theory is pretty good. Except the Wings MUST be winning or tied when the aquatic beasty is tossed. So, best bet is right before the game (After the anthem), or during the first TV timeout. However, if the Wings are winning after 59 minutes, that is the BEST time.

Edited April 26, 2007 by Wings_Dynasty

[Viperar 16]

Sounds like a normal Thursday night for me...

hahahaha i cant stop laughing

[shadow47 1]

Traditon is a solid argument, hockey is all about tradition, read up on this before bashing are beloved octipi tradition

I'm not saying NHL tradition is a bad thing, it's just a stupid justification for throwing dead things on the ice. And all I'm asking you to ask yourself is why is the octopus aspect of your idea of tradition so important and beloved???

[SoupGuru 0]

hahahaha i cant stop laughing

What, no one else pounds a sixer of cheap beer then drops a bag full of raw seafood down their pants on Thursdays? Anyone? Bueller?

You don't even want to know what my Friday nights are like...

[Wings_Dynasty 267]

I'm not saying NHL tradition is a bad thing, it's just a stupid justification for throwing dead things on the ice. And all I'm asking you to ask yourself is why is the octopus aspect of your idea of tradition so important and beloved???

You have to ask yourself.

a. Do you know the story of the Detroit Red Wings octopus toss?

b. Who does it hurt?

[puckhog419 0]

if you do go through with the plan (which i will be watching for) let me know how you did it so then i can do the same on the away games.

Edited April 26, 2007 by puckhog419