Hey everyone, it’s your boy here, back with another story from the trenches. Today’s little adventure is all about creating a “Houston Oilers Love You Blue Background.” You might be thinking, “What’s that?” Well, let me tell you, it took me down a bit of a rabbit hole of nostalgia and good old-fashioned DIY spirit.
So, I started this whole thing because I stumbled upon some old photos from the Houston Oilers’ heyday. Remember the “Luv Ya Blue” era? Man, those were the days! For those of you who don’t know, the Oilers were a football team, and “Luv Ya Blue” was like this huge fan movement back in the late 70s. It was all about showing team spirit with blue and white everything, crazy signs, and just a whole lot of energy.
Getting into the spirit of things, I decided I wanted to make a tribute to those times. A background, you know, something I could use for my desktop or maybe even print out as a poster. First thing I did was to dive into some research. I wanted to get the vibe right. I read about how this whole “Luv Ya Blue” thing got started. It turns out, the Oilers were having a rough time in the early 70s, but then they hired this coach, Bum Phillips, and things started to turn around.
Found out that the real turning point was this Monday Night Football game against the Miami Dolphins. The Oilers gave every fan a blue and white pom-pom, and can you believe, over 70,000 people were waving them? That’s a lot of pompoms! It must have been an incredible sight. And you know what? The Oilers won that game! That night sparked the whole “Luv Ya Blue” craze.
With all this history in mind, I began putting together my background. I wanted it to capture that same energy. Here’s what I did:
- Picked the right shade of blue: This was crucial. I went with a vibrant, almost electric blue, the kind that just screams “Oilers!”
- Added some white elements: I didn’t want it to be just a plain blue background. I played around with some white stripes and shapes to give it some texture.
- Incorporated the “Luv Ya Blue” slogan: Of course, I had to include the iconic phrase. I found a font that looked like it was from that era, kind of bold and retro.
- Threw in some pom-pom action: To really capture the spirit, I added some digital pom-poms. I know, it sounds cheesy, but it really brought the whole thing together.
After a few hours of tinkering, I finally had it! A “Houston Oilers Love You Blue Background” that I was really proud of. It’s got that vintage vibe, it’s got the energy, and it’s a nice little reminder of a fun time in football history.
This whole project was a blast. It was like taking a little trip back in time. And hey, if you’re an Oilers fan, or just someone who appreciates a good throwback, feel free to make your own “Luv Ya Blue” background. It’s a fun way to show some team spirit, even if the team isn’t around anymore.
Alright, that’s it for this one. Hope you enjoyed this little journey with me. Until next time, keep those creative juices flowing!
