re: What is an acceptable response when an old man says "roll tide" or "war eagle" to you?

It all depends on the tone with which it is delivered.

I have had "ROLL TIDE" screamed at me from total strangers, etc. as I have traveled the US, they mean it as a taunt.

I usually just give them a look, shake my head and move on.

Punch him in his tooth

Shrug?

I'm in sales and if I'm traveling for work and am wearing one of my LSU shirts or caps, it'll usually be after hours or if we're playing golf.

I just use these situations as a conversation starter. These are two of my favorite match-ups of the season so there is plenty to talk about.

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I have had "ROLL TIDE" screamed at me from total strangers, etc. as I have traveled the US

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that's not possible. i've been told that Bama fans are all rednecks who have never left the state. how would you see them when you travel the US? oh! you mean the bandwagon/sidewalk fans they have just b/c they win? dumb gumps.


seriously, though, i've been all over and have seen Bama fans and AU fans in multiple states. I usually give both a smile and a "Roll Tide". They smile and return the expression in kind. It is rarely ever done as a taunt.

I usually say something about shouldn't you be fricking your sister right now.

When I'm in Louisiana on a project with my Arkansas hat on all the dumb cajuns think it's an Alabama "A" on the front.

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This happens all of the time when Im in Alabama for a project and happen to be wearing an LSU hat or shirt. I usually just laugh, or say " We are going to get you this year". I really don't feel like saying "Go Tigers" every time. What do you guys say?

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Are you an engineer or work in IT? If so, then I completely understand why you don't know how to manage a fairly simple social interaction. Here's some help - wipe the Cheetos dust from your face (use a napkin; don't use the sleeve of your Battlestar Galactica t-shirt that doesn't cover your gut), muster up all your courage and make brief eye contact, remove your fedora, and reply "Live long and prosper." Then, spend the rest of your sweaty day figuring out what you should have said and come back to this board and tell us all a great story about how some rude Gump or Barner or whatever tried to get your goat and how you put him in his place.

If you aren't in engineering or IT, try to figure out how the Alabama or Auburn fan got into your parents' basement, which you never leave.

I had a guy yell Go Tigers at me one time,....i cant say anymore about it

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Can't remember the last time I saw an Alabama fan walking around in an Alabama polo.

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Ever been to a game in Tuscaloosa?

You need to get out more

Go gators.