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Originally Posted by Tropical
(Post 3637332)
Who, Rose and Bill? They're still very active. You can see their rant of the day often in the right places. But only for a little while longer.
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Originally Posted by interceptorpilo
(Post 3637249)
To deny that the Delta Widget is iconic at least across the US shows a bit of cognitive dissonance.
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Originally Posted by m3113n1a1
(Post 3637394)
I'm a pilot and really didn't know what the widget even was until I was prepping to interview here. Guarantee less than 10% (honestly probably zero) of my non-aviation friends would know what it is. I think the old United tulips might be more recognizable.. and, like a previous poster said, Rhapsody in Blue for sure is iconic.
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Originally Posted by interceptorpilo
(Post 3637413)
I agree nobody outside Delta knows what a “widget “ is just like nobody knows what a “tulip” is but if you show somebody the Delta symbol - they associate it with the brand. BTW never heard of a tulip until your post.
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Not going to google "tulips/airlines", but "Rhapsody in Blue" was definitely iconic for United. For people of a certain age. When there was a semblance of common cultural heritage in Delta's domestic markets other than just Star Wars, Harry Potter, and for the oldsters, Lord of the Rings and Marvel Movie #245, "The Infinite Sequel"
Googling "most popular song in America", I came across Morgan Wallen's "One Thing at a Time". Never heard of the artist, or the song. (It's catchy enough. But I'm not in my 20's or 30's anymore) (Songs about substance addiction/abuse, personal character failures and arson probably aren't good tunes for an airline, however) Almost like advertising isn't something pilots know diddly squat about? But, you know...put the hat on the suitcase, 'cuz you're smart. Delta is [currently] an iconic brand. I'd love to see a tune known round the world attached to the adverts. I'm not sure that's still possible. (Partial to Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring for mass consumption, but that's probably old people thinking. Even just the basic "Fanfare for the Common Man") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Qt0AIRK-0&t=773s Head to the 13:00 min mark or so for the climax. If you're that sort. Fanfare for the Common Man? My God. It's perfect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKgk6G0lekQ |
Originally Posted by interceptorpilo
(Post 3637413)
I agree nobody outside Delta knows what a “widget “ is just like nobody knows what a “tulip” is but if you show somebody the Delta symbol - they associate it with the brand. BTW never heard of a tulip until your post.
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Originally Posted by Wolf424
(Post 3637421)
This. No one outside delta knows we call it a widget. If you show it to someone though, they know exactly what company it belongs to.
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Originally Posted by JayRalstonSmith
(Post 3637423)
that’s right: Citgo
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Originally Posted by DeltaboundRedux
(Post 3637420)
Not going to google "tulips/airlines", but "Rhapsody in Blue" was definitely iconic for United. For people of a certain age.
Fanfare for the Common Man? My God. It's perfect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKgk6G0lekQ or this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a-HfNE3EIo |
Originally Posted by overqualified52
(Post 3636072)
Yes , widgey can go around to all the gates during delays and cancellations due to ATC staffing , Delta pilot staffing and Endeavor Captain shortage/Attrition . Widgey can do magic tricks , Juggle bowling pins and hand out lollipops to the little ones to sooth over all the angry passengers .
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