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Legend [19586]
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Question for Alums out of curiosity
Sep 15, 2017, 12:48 PM
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Debating with a friend (who is a coot) about non-alums singing the Alma Mater. The coot sings the Alma-Mater at every game even though they never attended USCjr. I don't at Clemson games because I believe an Alma-Mater is reserved to those who attended the school because that's the very definition of an Alma Mater which I, of course, had to explain to the coot.
Alums, what are your feelings on non-alums singing it? Should they? Does is it tick you off?
Non-Alums, do you sing it?
Some may think this is a petty discussion but I've always held these type of things as sacred and important in knowing your place.
I do not intend this discussion to be about Alum vs non-alum and who is more of a fan. TIA in advance
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All-TigerNet [12505]
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They have a song? LOL
Sep 15, 2017, 12:49 PM
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is it the one you do the chicken dance to?
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Legend [19586]
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Re: They have a song? LOL
Sep 15, 2017, 12:51 PM
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This is a valid question because I honestly have no idea what their alma mater even sounds like.
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Orange Blooded [2140]
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CU Medallion [51550]
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Same with a USuC class ring. I've never seen one.
Sep 15, 2017, 1:00 PM
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If I have, it wasn't memorable. Best class rings IMO: Clemson, aTm, Naval Academy.
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Rock Defender [54]
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Its basically "Away In A Manger"
Sep 15, 2017, 4:23 PM
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Except for "Carolina" in the place of "Jesus"
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Legend [16158]
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That's the name of their fight song.
Sep 15, 2017, 1:01 PM
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"Step to the rear and let a gamecock lead the way" Or something like that.
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CU Medallion [51550]
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They hold their hands in some crooked, Darth Vader choke out
Sep 15, 2017, 12:58 PM
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gesture. It's lame. Personally, I would feel weird singing the alma mater of a school I never stepped foot into a classroom of. To each their own.
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Re: They have a song? LOL
Sep 15, 2017, 1:57 PM
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No they sing Alabama's Alma Mater
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110%er [5704]
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underrated post
Sep 15, 2017, 2:11 PM
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nm
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All-In [43774]
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Alums are true fans, non-alums are supporters. At best.***
Sep 15, 2017, 12:53 PM
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Legend [15492]
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Re: Alums are true fans, non-alums are supporters. At best.***
Sep 15, 2017, 1:55 PM
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Half the state of SC would disagree with that statement.
Snotty, at best.
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Re: Alums are true fans, non-alums are supporters. At best.***
Sep 15, 2017, 2:46 PM
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Fans and supporters are literally the same thing.. I consider myself a fan. I've bled orange since I was born in the early 90's, but I can't afford out of state tuition. I guess i'm confused, Is not being an Alum supposed to be viewed as a negative attribute? Everyone's situation is different, not all of us get to be graced with the experience of college let alone Clemson.
To clarify, Everyone is granted an opportunity to achieve higher education. I squandered my chance early by screwing up my GPA. Now that it's almost where it needs to be to get into Clemson, I don't know how in the world I'm going to pay for it. (I'll figure it out, but still $$$)
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Legend [17753]
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As long as they don't do the hand wave way too early.***
Sep 15, 2017, 12:55 PM
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CU Medallion [51550]
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Most people do the hand wave thing too early.***
Sep 15, 2017, 12:59 PM
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Orange Blooded [2683]
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I would estimate 95%
Sep 15, 2017, 1:11 PM
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are premature
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Legend [16439]
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My kids (non-alumni) sing it with me (alumnus) every week
Sep 15, 2017, 1:00 PM
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because they love Clemson. They also hope to be alumni someday. My mother-in-law (non-alumna) sings it too, as she married an alumnus, and all three of her kids and their spouses are alumni (two grandchildren currently enrolled).
If you love Clemson and want to respectfully join in and sing the alma mater, bring it!
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Legend [16439]
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Now when non-alumni "woohoo", I want to punch them
Sep 15, 2017, 1:01 PM
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Including the aforementioned relatives
Alumni, too! #banthewoohoo
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Legend [16439]
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Man, that's NOTHING
Sep 15, 2017, 4:07 PM
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I can sing "Old McDonald" in Latin, too...the things we remember from 35 years ago
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Re: Question for Alums out of curiosity
Sep 15, 2017, 1:02 PM
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I don't see a problem with a non-alum singing the alma mater. I would not do it personally. It would not offend me at all. People get offended too easily these days. Would someone get upset if Dabo sang his alma mater when we played them? Would someone get upset if he sang the Clemson alma mater? I understand he has an honorary but, for many years he did not even though he was employed by Clemson.
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Legend [16158]
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Wait...so Dabo wasn't a real fan until he got his honorary
Sep 15, 2017, 1:26 PM
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degree?
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Re: Wait...so Dabo wasn't a real fan until he got his honorary
Sep 15, 2017, 1:30 PM
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smh
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Legend [16158]
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hahahahahahahah...crybaby RA'd***
Sep 15, 2017, 2:28 PM
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Don't have any issue with it
Sep 15, 2017, 1:02 PM
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An illegal, who loves this country, sings our national anthem. Your thoughts?
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Re: Don't have any issue with it
Sep 15, 2017, 1:04 PM
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Good point.
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I sang "9 to 5" in the shower this morning
Sep 15, 2017, 1:05 PM
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because I love Dolly Parton. Think her husband minds?
Just kidding. Agree 100% with your post. +1
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Re: I sang "9 to 5" in the shower this morning
Sep 15, 2017, 4:20 PM
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You were thinking about Dolly Parton in the shower? You sure that wasn't 6 to midnight you were singing?
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110%er [9734]
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Wait...
Sep 15, 2017, 1:07 PM
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Are you suggesting we start referring to non-alums as "illegals" at games?
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Legend [17753]
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Let's be nice - they are just 'undocumented'.***
Sep 15, 2017, 1:28 PM
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Legend [19586]
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Re: Let's be nice - they are just 'undocumented'.***
Sep 15, 2017, 1:40 PM
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we're dreamers
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Re: Don't have any issue with it
Sep 15, 2017, 2:52 PM
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I'm okay with it as log as they don't burn our flag, kneel or raise their fist during the playing of our National Anthem, tear down or deface the monuments of American heroes, burn / destroy / loot every time they disagree with anything, or try to re-name every building named after someone in our American history.
If they are male, they had better not go in the bathroom with my wife or daughter.
I'm pretty easy to get along with, but I think we all have limits. Peace out.
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Re: Question for Alums out of curiosity
Sep 15, 2017, 1:10 PM
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It doenst bother me.
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Legend [16158]
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That's gotta be a first right?***
Sep 15, 2017, 1:54 PM
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The louder and prouder the better.***
Sep 15, 2017, 1:12 PM
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Re: Question for Alums out of curiosity
Sep 15, 2017, 1:13 PM
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Class of 84' here! I could careless if non-alumni sing. If they are a fan, sing away!
Now about the chicken claw thing that SC does. When did they start doing this? I've never seen it before until a couple of years ago.
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Re: Question for Alums out of curiosity
Sep 15, 2017, 1:33 PM
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One good thing about the alma mater is it allows me to see who the real fans are when everyone holds up their hand... no Clemson ring = not a real fan
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Legend [16158]
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and minutes after your judgmental response to my alum/fan
Sep 15, 2017, 2:06 PM
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joke you make one of your own? Only lamer? Not even a little hypocritical? Asking for cutigerbob®
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Re: and minutes after your judgmental response to my alum/fan
Sep 15, 2017, 2:15 PM
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see the that means it isnt serious...
Holy crap you are just looking for a pissing contest in this thread. Do you just wake up and ask yourself "what can I do to be offended today?"
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Legend [16158]
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yes, I realize that, that is why I said you made a lame joke
Sep 15, 2017, 2:20 PM
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try to keep up
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Re: yes, I realize that, that is why I said you made a lame joke
Sep 15, 2017, 2:22 PM
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There was nothing to indicate yours was a joke. Just looked like a typical pissy Shack post.
HTH. Have a nice day Shack.
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Legend [16158]
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So you can't tell if it's a joke unless you get the winky
Sep 15, 2017, 2:26 PM
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face every time? That explains soooooo much
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I'm just glad they show the lyrics on the screen
Sep 15, 2017, 1:22 PM
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I used to watermelon it every time.
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NOTE for anyone who does want to sing it: you shouldn't
Sep 15, 2017, 1:42 PM
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wave your hand until "O'er the mountain height."
Most people do it at "echo..." and it's incorrect.
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Orange Blooded [3573]
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My 11 year old knows the words
Sep 15, 2017, 2:00 PM
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he's not an alum.
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Re: My 11 year old knows the words
Sep 15, 2017, 2:06 PM
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I may not mind him singing...What's his 40 time?
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Re: My 11 year old knows the words
Sep 15, 2017, 2:06 PM
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I may not mind him singing...What's his 40 time?
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To be precise, an alma mater is for alums but
Sep 15, 2017, 2:23 PM
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I have no problem with fans singing along, but please . . . raise your hand on "o'er" and not before.
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Re: Question for Alums out of curiosity
Sep 15, 2017, 2:34 PM
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Sing away...does not take anything away from me
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I'm a graduate and sign it proudly but don't mind..........
Sep 15, 2017, 2:37 PM
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a non-alum singing it who it a real Clemson fan. There are a LOT of non-alums who give big money to the sports and academic programs at Clemson and/or pay big money to send their kids through Clemson. No, they're showing their real loyalty.
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Just don't raise your hand too early
Sep 15, 2017, 2:40 PM
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Do it when saying I've. Other than that, feel free to participate.
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Re: Question for Alums out of curiosity
Sep 15, 2017, 2:44 PM
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'88 Alumnus here - doesn't bother me if non-Alums sing the Alma Mater... My wife is a Wake Forest grad but you won't find a bigger Clemson fan. She wears orange, attends all the Clemson games with me and sings the Clemson Alma Mater.
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Re: Question for Alums out of curiosity
Sep 15, 2017, 2:47 PM
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Sing loud and proud, I say! There's room for all in the Clemson family!
Go Tigers.
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my dad does
Sep 15, 2017, 3:39 PM
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even though he graduated from LSU. But he has worked at Clemson since 1990 and his 3 kids (me and my two siblings) graduated from Clemson.
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As an alumnus I encourage all non-alums to join in
Sep 15, 2017, 3:41 PM
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If Clemson is in your heart, then let it out!
When it comes to conference affiliation and saying we should be in SEC, then keep quiet unless you are a million dollar donor.
I don't want my degree associated with the majority of those universities (with the exception of Vanderbilt and Florida and UGA).
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Re: Question for Alums out of curiosity
Sep 15, 2017, 4:08 PM
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If they know the words, let them sing! Shoot, I bet some of the non-alums know the words better than the some alums/current students. There's a reason why it's the Clemson family right? That's why they say there's something in these hills (and it's more than a diploma).
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If you're an alum, you sing it because you love the school
Sep 15, 2017, 4:22 PM
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where you earned your diploma. If you're not an alum, you sing it because you love Clemson. I have no problem with that.
41 years after graduating, I still can't get through the whole song without the confetti choking me up.
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