The Gongs

The Gongs refers to a fictional, often humorous, sports team or organization frequently used in parodies and comedic sketches. The name itself is suggestive of something theatrical, exaggerated, and potentially low-budget, contributing to the comedic effect. It's often used as a stand-in for a terrible or inept sporting team, or a group involved in some kind of contest or competition that is inherently silly. The choice of "Gongs" as a name implies a certain lack of seriousness and a propensity for failure or embarrassment, alluding to the sound of a gong often used to signal something is over, finished, or unsuccessful. The team is almost always depicted in a negative or satirical light. While no real sports team bears this name, its frequent use in comedy has established it as a recognized trope.