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As a minor nitpick, I dislike the term "Holland" when referring to the Netherlands. Additionally, you're based in Den Bosch, which is not even in Holland. (you

As a minor nitpick, I dislike the term "Holland" when referring to the Netherlands. Additionally, you're based in Den Bosch, which is not even in Holland. (you say "made in Holland" in your logo)

01CGAT 7y ago
I was thinking/reconsidering this same thing today too! ;-) I have to discuss with my brother, but I think it will be changed soon into "Made in the Netherlands". Thanks for the feedback. ;-)
jna_sh 7y ago
I get why though. I frequently get blank looks from non-Europeans when I say I live in the Netherlands, and have to add a reluctant "Holland."
- vincentmarle 7y ago
  I often have to add an "Amsterdam" in there as well.
jacquesm 7y ago
You can blame the Dutch Tourism board for that, they unilaterally declared 'The Netherlands' to be too complicated for marketing purposes and decided on Holland. https://www.nbtc.nl/ https://www.nbtc.nl/ So, from on high: Den Bosch is now also in Holland, as are Maastricht, Enschede, Middelburg and Groningen, to great chagrin of those living there. It's been a major point of contention between the NBTC and almost all of the rest of the country but 'Made in Holland' has displaced 'Made in The Netherlands' for quite a while now.
- Someone 7y ago
  "they unilaterally declared 'The Netherlands' to be too complicated for marketing purposes” That is history :-). https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2019/11/08/new-international-logo-nl-with-stylised-orange-tulip https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2019/11/08/new-interna... (3 weeks ago): "From now on the Netherlands and the Kingdom of the Netherlands can be recognised internationally by a new logo. The logo is characterised by two symbols: NL and a stylised orange tulip. The logo replaces the much used ‘Holland tulip’ of the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions’ (NBTC)” I think it will be ‘a while’ before ‘Holland’ is gone, if only because ’Nederland’ doesn’t work well in cheering on sports teams.
  - jacquesm 7y ago
    That's great news. I was in the midst of that when it was first announced and the NBTC still shows the old logo. Excellent - and very timely - news. I never did like the 'Holland' bit, it seemed like a dumbed down version, marketeers taking over tradition.

As a minor nitpick, I dislike the term "Holland" when referring to the Netherlands. Additionally, you're based in Den Bosch, which is not even in Holland. (you say "made in Holland" in your logo)

01CGAT 7y ago

I was thinking/reconsidering this same thing today too! ;-) I have to discuss with my brother, but I think it will be changed soon into "Made in the Netherlands". Thanks for the feedback. ;-)

jna_sh 7y ago

I get why though. I frequently get blank looks from non-Europeans when I say I live in the Netherlands, and have to add a reluctant "Holland."

vincentmarle 7y ago
I often have to add an "Amsterdam" in there as well.

jacquesm 7y ago

You can blame the Dutch Tourism board for that, they unilaterally declared 'The Netherlands' to be too complicated for marketing purposes and decided on Holland. https://www.nbtc.nl/ https://www.nbtc.nl/ So, from on high: Den Bosch is now also in Holland, as are Maastricht, Enschede, Middelburg and Groningen, to great chagrin of those living there. It's been a major point of contention between the NBTC and almost all of the rest of the country but 'Made in Holland' has displaced 'Made in The Netherlands' for quite a while now.

Someone 7y ago
"they unilaterally declared 'The Netherlands' to be too complicated for marketing purposes” That is history :-). https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2019/11/08/new-international-logo-nl-with-stylised-orange-tulip https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2019/11/08/new-interna... (3 weeks ago): "From now on the Netherlands and the Kingdom of the Netherlands can be recognised internationally by a new logo. The logo is characterised by two symbols: NL and a stylised orange tulip. The logo replaces the much used ‘Holland tulip’ of the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions’ (NBTC)” I think it will be ‘a while’ before ‘Holland’ is gone, if only because ’Nederland’ doesn’t work well in cheering on sports teams.
- jacquesm 7y ago
  That's great news. I was in the midst of that when it was first announced and the NBTC still shows the old logo. Excellent - and very timely - news. I never did like the 'Holland' bit, it seemed like a dumbed down version, marketeers taking over tradition.