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[FSUZeta]

why are they holding their hands in their laps and bending over in that position?

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

why are they holding their hands in their laps and bending over in that position?

They are Aggies........nobody knows why they do the things they do.

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

why are they holding their hands in their laps and bending over in that position?

It's called 'humpin' it'. It is a body position that allows for better vocalization of the yells. A&M does not have cheerleaders, we have Yell Leaders. The Yell Leaders are 3 seniors and 2 juniors from the Corps. It is a big deal to get elected by the student body to be a Yell Leader.

Anyway, during the football games A&M fans do not sit down, we stand. The only time we sit is when the opposing school's band is on the field during half time. So, as we stand the Yell Leaders are down on the field giving out the yells (at some schools this would be the cheers), and as the fans in the stands we 'hump it' when we yell the yell. It is never a problem to figure out which yell is being done because there are different hand signals for each yell.

[FSUZeta]

thank you, sigmadiva.

[Kevlar281]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

why are they holding their hands in their laps and bending over in that position?

They are performing a maneuver called “squeeze army.” Basically to share solidarity with the football team during a critical play they squeeze their testicles to endure pain as a sign of support. http://pokerblog.blogspot.com/squeeze_ags.jpg

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

It's called 'humpin' it'. It is a body position that allows for better vocalization of the yells.

Someone needs to go back to Fish Camp.

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by Kevlar281

They are performing a maneuver called “squeeze army.” Basically to share solidarity with the football team during a critical play they squeeze their testicles to endure pain as a sign of support.

= This Week's Sign of the Apocolypse.

[blueangel]

Originally Posted by macallan25

= This Week's Sign of the Apocolypse.

That's right!

[Tom Earp]

So, if some do not care to go to UT A&M, don't go!

Easy as pie.

Oh, lets all stand in the corner and go Mine is Better than yours!

KITSO, if get a chance running South on a Road Trip, give me a call and take a break!

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by Kevlar281

They are performing a maneuver called “squeeze army.” Basically to share solidarity with the football team during a critical play they squeeze their testicles to endure pain as a sign of support. http://pokerblog.blogspot.com/squeeze_ags.jpg


Someone needs to go back to Fish Camp.

For us 'non-regs' we were told it was called 'humping it'. Maybe the Corps had their own slang. I was never a quad-queen or boot chaser so I am not familiar with Corps slang.

btw, I would love to back to Fish Camp - had lots of fun and made some life long friends there!!!