Pony Ears vs Rearing Mustang Legs

[couch 'em]

Someone mentioned in another thread a while back that the 'pony ears' hand signal originally was supposed to represent the legs of a rearing horse. I have to admit that makes a lot more sense than ears.

Anyone have any insight as to whether this is true or not? If so, how/when did it change?

[SMU 86]

For this week can we let this go and enjoy the win.

[KnuckleStang]

Whatever it's origin, it must be eliminated, as a symbol of the losing culture of SMU football.

[couch 'em]

For this week can we let this go and enjoy the win.

Not trying to start an argument about Peruna vs. former mustangs that someone snatched from the wild and mutilated and broke.

I'm trying to find out the true history of our shared hand signal.

[PK]

For this week can we let this go and enjoy the win.

Not trying to start an argument about Peruna vs. former mustangs that someone snatched from the wild and mutilated and broke.

I'm trying to find out the true history of our shared hand signal.

It must be a relatively recent "tradition" or I have been out of it for decades. I don't remember it being used in the 60's and when I saw it later on I assumed it to be a V for victory, that is, a sign urging victory. In recent years I have learned to recognized it to be pony ears...or some such thing. In some ways I think those hand signs are kind of silly. For instance, the tcu horned frogs hold up a claw type hand sign...now really...a horned toad with a claw.

[jtstang]

It's a peace sign for godsake.

[ponyscott]

I much prefer to say it's a symbol of a pony/horse/mustang rearing up or bucking than just waving ears.....it's more manly and may get us a win or two just by thinking that......Like the old Lone Ranger shows as he rears up to 'High ho Silver away'

[couch 'em]

I much prefer to say it's a symbol of a pony/horse/mustang rearing up or bucking

Ties right in with......HOOF 'EM!

[HB Pony Dad]

I much prefer to say it's a symbol of a pony/horse/mustang rearing up or bucking

Ties right in with......HOOF 'EM!

Works for Ferrari...

[ponyscott]

Thats good with the Ferrari, but I do like the new chant ..HOOF EM! ....way better than Pony up!

[Z-Man]

"Hoof 'em!" has been around since the late 90's, at least... just never seemed to catch on...

[ender3]

I'll admit, I cannot find an authoritative source, but I never though it was pony ears, nor rearing legs.

Nor was it V for victory.

It was V for "Varsity."

[couch 'em]

I'll admit, I cannot find an authoritative source, but I never though it was pony ears, nor rearing legs.

Nor was it V for victory.

It was V for "Varsity."

Perhaps this is the origin. What era are you from? 60s? 70s?

[ender3]

Heh. Actually, I graduated in 1991. But I'm a second generation Mustang, so you could ALMOST date me from the very early 70's, when I began following the team.

[ponyscott]

Now that makes more sense, but still like the rearing/bucking thought....