Let’s be honest here: you’re not going to make everyone happy when changing a team name or logo.
As with saw with the Cleveland MLB team changing its nickname to Guardians – named for the Art Deco statues on the Hope Memorial Bridge — the reaction was mixed (although there were a lot of very good Guardians of the Galaxy jokes).
And with the logo, which you see above? Same thing, even though the style was clearly a nod to those Guardians statues and their winged headpieces — A lot of critics out there! Let’s head over to Twitter and see what people are comparing it to:
1
It looks like a generic fantasy football avatar
The name Guardians is whatever. But are they serious with this logo? It looks like a stock avatar for Yahoo fantasy football in 2004. pic.twitter.com/0vO90aHeO9
— Brandon Walker (@BWalkerSEC) July 23, 2021
2
It looks like a sixth grade baseball team logo
This logo is Mickey Mahse, 100’s of 6th grade baseball teams around the US are already using this. Good for the Guardians though pic.twitter.com/2BJRfMjbdL
— Ty Schmit (@tyschmit) July 23, 2021
3
"Adventures in Babysitting" anybody?
The "Guardians" logo gave me some "Adventures in Babysititng" flashbacks. pic.twitter.com/Ur7oaiRYRB
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 23, 2021
That new Cleveland Guardians logo has an Adventures in Babysitting feel to it. pic.twitter.com/CsxjqQ0bnj
— 🔥MPH🔥 (@HirschbeinKnows) July 23, 2021
4
Major League!
I fixed the logo – it needs the glasses from Major League. Its a minute photoshop job so don't judge on artistic merit. @indians #Guardians pic.twitter.com/GxiV339c2x
— Angry Browns Fan (@AngryBrownsFan) July 23, 2021
5
SpongeBob? SpongeBob!
Why did the Guardians feel the need to copy spongebob with their logo? pic.twitter.com/ZtJjaTt5BF
— Joe DiTullio (@DiTullioJoe) July 23, 2021
6
Star Trek!
Cleveland's baseball team finally got rid of their racist team name, and have re-branded themselves as the Cleveland Guardians. Their new logo reminds me of… something… pic.twitter.com/3pK9agHPHN
— They Might Be Geeks (aka: Mr. Warp Bubble) (@TheyMightBeGeek) July 23, 2021
7
Baseball Superstars!
This new Guardians logo looks straight out of the game Baseball Superstars pic.twitter.com/eAhBOiqcZG
— AK (@AKalldayyy) July 23, 2021
8
Did they borrow from the 1990s Angels logo?
The whole logo package for the “Guardians” is pretty meh. But Cleveland is such a “we’ll make this work” city that they’ll make fun of it to a point that it will become that lovable loser that is adored.
My initial thoughts.
Also, getting 90’s Angels vibes.. pic.twitter.com/bk0a9pQuRt
— Anton King (@AntonJKing) July 23, 2021
The Guardians logo reminds me of the old Anaheim Angels logo, which was always a favourite. This change is certainly welcome! pic.twitter.com/9U50LjV0xR
— Jeff Krever (@jeffkrever) July 23, 2021
9
Half Thor/Guardians of the Galaxy
this logo is like Cleveland wanted their baseball team in the MCU but couldn’t decide between the Guardians of the Galaxy or Thor franchises pic.twitter.com/8xlA5rBhVf
— megan BRAUNY FOREVER brown (@thatgirlondeck) July 23, 2021
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A two-seam fastball grip (if that's true, that's super cool!)
The Guardians logo resembles a two-seam fastball grip. Neat. pic.twitter.com/vgt4KpW3Ht
— David Palardy (@SomaDaydream) July 23, 2021
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But some people love it!
I'm loving this logo #OurCLE pic.twitter.com/7r8x6Xwvtk
— Lucas (@LucasTurbeville) July 23, 2021
I'm actually a huge fan of the winged "G" in the logo — especially seeing how it so closely mirrors the look of the Guardians on the bridge.
Would rather the unis/color scheme had a larger break from the past, but ah well. pic.twitter.com/cCGTdwQDIL
— Michael Clair (@michaelsclair) July 23, 2021
