If you live in Amarillo, Texas or even within a hundred miles of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle, then you've most likely heard about the City of Amarillo logo scandal of 2013. There has been quiet a buzz surrounding the design of the new Amarillo logo. Many derogatory terms have been thrown, like "plagiarism", "copycat" or "poser". Many would even say that the new logo is a straight copy from the Emaar logo; but the City of Amarillo is standing by their decision to keep this logo.
In case they change their minds and decide to go in a different direction, some Amarillo citizens have submitted their own design ideas. Take a look:
Emaarillo WAAAAY DIFFERENT THAN EMAAR - Craig Gualtiere - On Facebook
"Open Happiness" in Amarillo - 97.9 KGNC FM @KGNCFM
"Built Amarillo Tough" - 97.9 KGNC FM @KGNCFM
"Be Connected. Be Discovered. Be in Amarillo." - 97.9 KGNC FM @KGNCFM
"I'm lovin' it!" - 97.9 KGNC FM @KGNCFM
”Something For Everyone” in Amarillo - Andrew Brandt @andrewjbrandt
"Go to Amarillo... and you're done." - Gabrielle Hale @gabriellehale10
Although the plagiarism of someone else's work is a very serious matter, we're glad that the people of Amarillo have found some entertainment during this time.
We all need a bit of fun sometimes to take a break from the heavy news stories. It's about finding a balance between important news and having a bit of fun to stay emotionally healthy.
This balance between addressing important issues and providing a brief hiatus with lighter content is essential for maintaining a well-rounded perspective on current events and ensuring that our emotional well-being remains intact.
Think you can come up with a better copycat logo? Post your logo designs on the ROI Online Facebook Page or tweet them with #copycatamarillo.
