Chicago Fire: Award Show Champs...or Not Quite?
Ah, Chicago Fire. The Windy City's bravest battling blazes and saving kittens (hopefully not from blazes...that would be a whole other story). But beyond the heroism, do they have a trophy cabinet overflowing with awards? Let's grab some popcorn and investigate!
Award Show Glory...For the Other Guys (Mostly)
Here's the thing: when it comes to the glitzy world of award shows, the Chicago Fire series hasn't exactly set the red carpet on fire (pun absolutely intended). They've racked up a few nominations here and there, but that golden statue remains elusive.
But wait! There is a glimmer of hope! In 2022, they snagged their first-ever Emmy in the "Outstanding Crafts Achievement for Graphics Arts/Motion Graphics/ Art Direction/Set Design" category. That's right, folks, they won for their fancy title cards. Take that, boring old award shows with your focus on, you know, acting and stuff. Chicago Fire is all about the visuals, baby!
The Real Chicago Fire: A Different Story
Now, let's shift gears and talk about the actual Chicago Fire soccer team. These guys are no slouches in the trophy department. In their first MLS season back in 1998, they did a full-on "sweep the leg" (just imagine Johnny from Karate Kid celebrating with a soccer ball), winning both the MLS Cup and the U.S. Open Cup (basically the soccer Stanley Cup). Talk about a dream debut!
They didn't stop there. They went on to snag a further three U.S. Open Cup titles and the 2003 MLS Supporters' Shield (awarded to the team with the best regular season record). So, while the fictional firehouse may be a little light on awards, the real-life footballers are definitely bringing home the hardware.
So, the Verdict?
Does Chicago Fire, the TV show, have a cabinet overflowing with awards? Not quite. But hey, they've got a snazzy Emmy for their title cards, and that's something, right? In the meantime, we can all appreciate the real Chicago Fire for their impressive trophy collection. And who knows, maybe someday the firefighters of Firehouse 51 will snag an award or two (preferably not for accidentally setting something on fire during the ceremony).
