Michigan Arrogance

November 22nd, 2016 at 2:56 AM ^

As the duly appointed arbiter of all items thoughts and actions Michigan related, I hear by anoint this prank "cheeky and fun", thereby granting it all the esteem and respect of a Prank worthy of Michigan. So it it written, so it is done on this day, the 22nd of Nov., two thousand and sixteen.



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November 22nd, 2016 at 2:14 PM ^

Try "proud", not prude. I've followed the team to six B10 stadiums, many multiple times. Generally, the fans at these away games are accomidating and ok. Good natured ribbing.  Except 2 schools.  Michigan State and OSU.  In East Lansing and Columbus I have had shit thrown at me, flipped off often, been told I should be killed.....  and the clever phrase yelled in my direction 95% of the time is "Fuck Michigan".  That's it.  They can't come up with anything more clever.  Which is fine.  I'll be in the shoe this weekend and I will roll my eyes at probably 20 "Fuck Michigan's" before halftime.

Now, I've almost never heard a "Fuck State" said in the direction of a Spartan fan visiting the Bighouse.  When my work colleague and Buckeye came to the Bighouse for a game, nobody yelled "Fuck Ohio" in his direction.  People gave him a hard time, of course, but it was better than "Fuck OSU".  I'm sure there are plenty of UM fans who yell F whoever, but it doesn't come close to comparing the frequency heard in E Lansing + Columbus. 

It's a difference in fanbases, one that I am proud of.  I dig the execution, it is very cool.  Just roll my eyes at what they decided to say. 

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Brimley

November 22nd, 2016 at 9:45 AM ^

First, I love the prank.  Priceless and funny.

Second, "wussification of America" needs to perish in flames.  Stupidest fucking meme we've had in years.  The young I work with are a long way from soft.

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Toasted Yosties

November 22nd, 2016 at 11:05 AM ^

Are we certain this wasn't just a big coincidence? Also if this was done on purpose, how do we know this wasn't directed at Oklahoma State? Maybe this neighborhood has a beef with Mike Gundy.

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ElBictors

November 22nd, 2016 at 11:37 AM ^

it's easy to troll ohio state fans.  even with all the recent success, all it takes is a reminder about academics, their being Ohio, a quick question as to when they actually graduated from osu ....

now, if we can just win the GODDAMN FOOTBALL GAME!!!

 

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