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Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:55 pm
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:55 pm
Oftentimes on this board the term “sidewalker” is used in a derogatory way (typically referring to a different breed of Alabama fans)… Would you classify a sidewalker as any fan who did not attend the University? Or is the term used to describe those who don’t know their heads from their arses and embarrass the general fan base?
What if the fan grew up in the area or had family attend the University?
I’m new here…
What if the fan grew up in the area or had family attend the University?
I’m new here…
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Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:56 pm to ejohns74
A sidewalker is someone who never attended the University and only becomes a fan when the team is doing well. It's a special form of bandwagoner.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:56 pm to ejohns74
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any fan who did not attend the University
Not that there's anything wrong with that. We're all sidewalkers when we're kids.
This post was edited on 7/31/14 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:56 pm to ejohns74
Just fans that didn't attend the university. They're an important part of any program, but they're definitely beneath us true fans.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:56 pm to ejohns74
To me a sidewalk fan is someone who didnt attend the university but is still a fan for any number of reasons. Not necessarily derogatory.
Many of those however are the lower income ignorant redneck variety also known as Gumps.
Many of those however are the lower income ignorant redneck variety also known as Gumps.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:57 pm to ejohns74
I think it's generally used as a derogatory term because the people that are very obnoxious are often people that never graduated from the university. If you want to root for them and never went/graduated, I don't care.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 2:59 pm to Tennessee Jed
It's important to note that a sidewalk fan can ascend the fandom cast without attending the school by becoming a bagman.
This post was edited on 7/31/14 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:01 pm to Tennessee Jed
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Just fans that didn't attend the university
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they're definitely beneath us true fans.
So to you Jed, the only way to be a true fan is to attend the University?
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:01 pm to ejohns74
Absolutely.
This post was edited on 7/31/14 at 3:08 pm
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:02 pm to Tennessee Jed
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Beneath us true fans
Harvey Updyke was a "true fan" in every sense of the word, but he committed a felony in the name of Bama among other things. I realize he's a very rare occasion, but saying that is stupid.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:02 pm to ejohns74
Also, as previously posted, it's not the only way, you can also become a bagman.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:05 pm to kingbob
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A sidewalker is someone who never attended the University and only becomes a fan when the team is doing well. It's a special form of bandwagoner.
Isn't that any bandwagoner
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:06 pm to kingbob
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A sidewalker is someone who never attended the University and only becomes a fan when the team is doing well. It's a special form of bandwagoner.
Riding that Ole Miss bandwagon
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:07 pm to ejohns74
So many terms for fans: sidewalker, t-shirt, bandwagon, fair weather, etc.
Comes down to this:
"Do you have a legitimate tie to the university?"
Legitimate ties: alum, once attended, sent kids there, SO went there, season ticket holder with large donation, connected to faculty, family name is on a building on campus, etc.
Not legitimate ties: you like them because you live in the same state, you bought a shirt/hat of theirs once and liked the color, they turned down your application, etc.
"If you don't have legitimate ties, do you embarrass those who do have legitimate ties by being shitty to fellow fans or opposing fans?"
Basically if you don't have a real claim to represent the program or university keep your mouth shut and your balls in your pants.
Comes down to this:
"Do you have a legitimate tie to the university?"
Legitimate ties: alum, once attended, sent kids there, SO went there, season ticket holder with large donation, connected to faculty, family name is on a building on campus, etc.
Not legitimate ties: you like them because you live in the same state, you bought a shirt/hat of theirs once and liked the color, they turned down your application, etc.
"If you don't have legitimate ties, do you embarrass those who do have legitimate ties by being shitty to fellow fans or opposing fans?"
Basically if you don't have a real claim to represent the program or university keep your mouth shut and your balls in your pants.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:08 pm to cardboardboxer
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and your balls in your pants.
And your poison in your garage/shed.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:09 pm to ejohns74
The worst sidewalkers have no appreciation at all for the University itself. Usually if they lose to the football team, they say things like "I wish that whole school would burn to the ground." They are oblivious to the fact that there are kids who are working their butts off for an education there year round. But this does not apply to all sidewalkers.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:09 pm to cardboardboxer
So what about the people that aren't season ticket holders but attend games about twice a year? 
how would classify those huh :P
how would classify those huh :P
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:12 pm to ejohns74
Checking in
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:14 pm to Tennessee Jed
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Absolutely. I didn't realize it was up for debate.
I can definitely understand your thought. If the fan never attended the University, how could they be a ‘true fan’, not having a direct tie with the team?
How about a fan that was brought up following a particular team but when it came to deciding on a college to attend, he recognized State Universities were not the best route (I assume you saw the Forbes post).
Further, would that mean there are not any true fans in professional sports (or very few)?
Posted on 7/31/14 at 3:14 pm to Tennessee Jed
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but they're definitely beneath us true fans.
So you believe you are better than a lot of folks, am I reading you right?
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