Re: Lei-ing around (topics merged)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 2:26 pm
smupony94 wrote:A new version of June Bug
wow, I'll say. but, at least, you can read June Bug's.
wow, I'll say. but, at least, you can read June Bug's.
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wow, I'll say. but, at least, you can read June Bug's.
Re: Lei-ing around (topics merged)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 2:36 pm
The lei was "explained" at today's luncheon.
Re: Lei-ing around (topics merged)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:18 pm
smupony94_ what_do_you_mean_another_June Bug? Does he type with a lisp? Watch out I'll hit you with JJ's man bag. 
Re: June lose the lei
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:26 pm
DiamondM wrote:Stallion wrote:The POINT is that he is not LOYAL to SMU-or ANY of its traditions. Seriously would it be too hard to design a red or blue Hawaiian shirt-he could specially design it and sell copies for his favorite charity. Is there a single SMU tradition he embraces? A single one?
This is the point. No one who is annoyed at the lei thing is seriously asking June to wear a stetson, or boots, or seersucker, or a white sundress. All we are asking is that if "traditions" and "respect" are so important and sacred, that June shows us that it's not just Hawaii traditions he respects. I generally try to give him the benefit of the doubt, but it is almost as if June has intentionally fostered a perception that he just doesn't really give a crap about SMU, its fans, its history, or its traditions, and the lei is just one more thing to add to the list of "f-- you" type actions.
meh, given the choice I'd rather win.
Re: Lei-ing around (topics merged)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:31 pm
I office by Anderson High School here in Austin and I am looking out the window at a kid taking the biggest bong hit I have ever seen anyone take. Quite impressive.
Re: Lei-ing around (topics merged)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:37 pm
People still do Bongs? how hippie retro!
well, you are in austin. nuff said
well, you are in austin. nuff said
Re: Lei-ing around (topics merged)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:03 pm
I feel violated
Re: June lose the lei
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:39 pm
jtstang wrote:DiamondM wrote:Stallion wrote:The POINT is that he is not LOYAL to SMU-or ANY of its traditions. Seriously would it be too hard to design a red or blue Hawaiian shirt-he could specially design it and sell copies for his favorite charity. Is there a single SMU tradition he embraces? A single one?
This is the point. No one who is annoyed at the lei thing is seriously asking June to wear a stetson, or boots, or seersucker, or a white sundress. All we are asking is that if "traditions" and "respect" are so important and sacred, that June shows us that it's not just Hawaii traditions he respects. I generally try to give him the benefit of the doubt, but it is almost as if June has intentionally fostered a perception that he just doesn't really give a crap about SMU, its fans, its history, or its traditions, and the lei is just one more thing to add to the list of "f-- you" type actions.
meh, given the choice I'd rather win.
Not sure why there has to be an either/or. But glad to hear it was explained at the luncheon. Mom was in town and had other plans for lunch, so I could not attend.
Re: Lei-ing around (topics merged)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:58 pm
Bergermeister wrote:The lei was "explained" at today's luncheon.
Can we get the cliff notes version for the folks that can't attend?
Re: Lei-ing around (topics merged)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 5:10 pm
Peruna94&07 wrote:Bergermeister wrote:The lei was "explained" at today's luncheon.
Can we get the cliff notes version for the folks that can't attend?
Same explanation already given above.
Re: June lose the lei
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 5:55 pm
jtstang wrote:DiamondM wrote:Stallion wrote:The POINT is that he is not LOYAL to SMU-or ANY of its traditions. Seriously would it be too hard to design a red or blue Hawaiian shirt-he could specially design it and sell copies for his favorite charity. Is there a single SMU tradition he embraces? A single one?
This is the point. No one who is annoyed at the lei thing is seriously asking June to wear a stetson, or boots, or seersucker, or a white sundress. All we are asking is that if "traditions" and "respect" are so important and sacred, that June shows us that it's not just Hawaii traditions he respects. I generally try to give him the benefit of the doubt, but it is almost as if June has intentionally fostered a perception that he just doesn't really give a crap about SMU, its fans, its history, or its traditions, and the lei is just one more thing to add to the list of "f-- you" type actions.
meh, given the choice I'd rather win.
I'd like to win more than the minimum to be bowl eligible.
Re: June lose the lei
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:07 pm
SoCal_Pony wrote:ThadFilms wrote:Didn't read this thread, but --
June only wears the lei when his friends from Hawaii come in and bring him one. It's a sign of respect to those guys. They fly in from the islands and have a fresh one made for him and several smaller ones for his coaching staff.
A cowboy hat would look silly. Unless he was at another job and we gave him the cowboy hat to wear.
The lei kicks [deleted], because he is showing respect for where he came from while kicking backside at where he is now. I love that about him. KEEP THE LEI!!!!
And, no -- he doesn't just wear a lei randomly. Seriously, folks fly in from Hawaii and give him (as I said), and his coaching staff, leis. Fresh. Real flowers and plants from Hawaii. I think it's a massively cool think that June and the coaches wear them. Such a sign of respect.
Yeah, it's ridiculous in Dallas, Texas. But June doesn't give a [blank]. And that's why we have him as a coach. He's his own guy. SMU sucked for 20 years? "Meh. I'll got to Texas and show 'em how it's done! .... while wearing a lei."
Can't say I am crazy about the lei either, but this is an excellent response.
I do know this....nobody would fly 4,000 miles to give me some flowers.
Thanks SoCal...
I agree that the lei is ridiculous... but that's the point, "I do what it is that I do." -- not a direct June Jones quote but that's his mindset.
And I'll take the wins and having the best Mustang team since the 80s.
Re: Lei-ing around (topics merged)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:42 pm
I am with you Thad. I'll take the wins. June is bringing the program back strong. Look at the video I posted from Robert Lewis. It is because of June and his staff that a kid like this even thinks about SMU. Because of June we (so far) get a kid like Printz. I mean really...lay off the lei. And besides, who doesn't like a good...
Go Ponies!
Go Ponies!
Re: Lei-ing around (topics merged)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:50 pm
Well Traveled ... I didn't get lei'd. Sigh.
Lei-ing around (topics merged)
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:09 pm