OT: MGoBoard Colloquialisms
It goes without saying that every community has their own colloquialisms based upon their shared experiences. And I've found that the MGo community is no different. Though the prevalence of inside jokes isn't so great that its impossible to understand the general gist of what is going on, I find myself understanding what a poster means in some instances, such as when we post for the 'moms' to take some action, but out in the cold in other cases, like references to putting up 63 points on an opponent (generally Rutgers or MSU I think).
Given that there are still too many bloody days until we can actually talk about football, perhaps some of the older folks could post their favorite colloquialisms and some of the newer members could post the ones that they don't quite understand--without fear of being negged to Bolivia.
EDIT: Thank you Seth for the link to the Glossary
MGo Hall of Fame
http://mgoblog.com/content/user-curated-mgohalloffame
It'll have lots of the inside joke creations, etc.
Personal favorite? The CREX Saga. I miss that guy.
nuff said
for Tacopants
This one, I don't know.
Who... or what.. is Tacopants? I've seen it referenced dozens of times on this board but I have no idea what people are talking about.
is a mythical creature similar to the Yetti. He is a huge nearly invisible WR that is in the neighborhood of 9 ft tall. He is the targeted receiver whenever a ball is hilaciously overthrown. He was spotted frequently in the Denard/Devin era. Now that QB accuracy is on an uptick, he is becoming increasingly elusive. I hope this clears things up for you
Didn't TacoPants originally enroll in the Henne era?
Tacopants was a Henne target.
Yes!
of Tacopants, though skeptics continually question its authenticity.
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A taco's hard shell is made of maize; pants are color of maize. So, Tacopants.
He's even more amazing than I remember!!!!! I LOVE YOU TACOPANTS!
Cousin Nachoshorts is three apples high and yet still too tall to grab turfed Steven Threet screen passes.
Of Sheridamnit.
Excellent, thank you. Now I can sit at the cool kids table.
Yes That Miami / Not That Miami is a classic.
Rappists?
Calling Brian Ace when he does a game preview. This one I personally enjoy but I know there are a ton of people who either don't get it or just find it tiresome.
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The thread witnessing the sale of Michigan jerseys in Ohio sparked quite a few variations of what would become an MGoMeme, particularly the end of that post, which was something to the effect of "selling jerseys would be a good start". You still find that applied to situations on the board from time to time.
One that isn't so much a colloquialism as a blog staple that always gets me to chuckle is Henri The Otter Of Ennui. Henri's face and demeanor have said it better than anyone or anything else in certain situations over the years.
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Mullet = Business in the front, Party in the back!
- Bud Bundy
Muppets has to be everyone's favorite, right?
But I'm glad when they're posted because it means something realllly nice happened.
the "Never Forget" Memorial flag
27-for-27
Lloyd Brady & Facepalm Guy
Tom Gholston
MANBALL
moran (not specific to MGoBlog but many don't know the origin it seems)
RAWK
QB Oh Noes! (I miss Denard)
AIRBHG
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M00N
Mentioning Alex Kozan, RoJo, Stefon Diggs, etc. whenever a recruitment strings out.
Personally not a fan of this one.
Ah, the old vision quest...
Demar Dorsey! I think we still have a shot at him.
I enjoyed mean joes first diary about rhonda making balsamic vinegar. You've changed since then Mean Joe, you've changed.
Jimmaw or Jimmaugh or however the hell we used to spell it
I will never not watch this video.
I think my favorite play is at 1:39, when Brandon Graham beats his man immediately, but doesn't get the sack because ND literally neglected to block Englemon and he's faster than Graham.
I think Hoke has changed the tide on the rivalry. Hell people in Ohio are starting to believe him. Never in a million years I would have thought that. Selling Michigan jerseys is a good start.
Using the suffix "ian" to compare a current player to an older player whom people are familiar with. "Denardian" for unreasonably fast, "Kovacsian" for smart player / good tackler, etc.
Love this thread. Note: we do have a glossary I try to keep up to date, if you ever have suggestions for things to add to it.
Wow - I had no clue that existed. Thanks!
You might want to add Bert and Mike D'Antoni to the glossary
Great index, but I now find myself wanting to downvote this because I'd forgotten that we once had a season where Steven Threet seemed to be the better of our two QBs and you just had to mention him under Nachopants.
But that's negated because you did us a solid and didn't mention the other guy who was equally worser at quarterbackering that season and whose name I've forgotten and never want to hear or know again.
We're playing a lot of weird guys (in a high pitched scratchy voice)