Which is what Maryland should do over the non-creative folks at Froggy High who printed up "fear the frog" shirts this year.The PonyGrad wrote:That shirt is a much better response than "hey you are infringing on our trademark, we are suing."
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Gee from someone that has been around since the SWC days I didn't think I would have to explain to you. See Wikepdia below. No his Ponyfans Pledge Class Name is DEAD FISH for at least his first year on Ponyfans.
Freshmen
fish Review fall of 06Freshman cadets are called "fish". The first year, the "fish year" is analogous to the experiences of the Rooks at Norwich University, Knobs at The Citadel, Rats of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Rats at the Virginia Military Institute, Doolies at the United States Air Force Academy, or Plebes at any of the other U.S. Federal Service Academies.
A fish is easily recognized by the fact that the garrison cap (aka bider or biter) is plain and not embellished with any braid, or by the black cotton belt. The freshman bider is worn with a deep tuck in the back, which forms a "peak" reminiscent of a fish tail. Freshmen and sophomores are also required to wear metal taps on the heels of their shoes; this facilitates marching in step.
Corps "fish" are not known by their first name and the term "fish" is applied in its stead. In this use, the word "fish" is always written in lowercase letters. Thus, John Smith would become "fish Smith." The generic title "fish Jones" is used when an upperclassman wishes to get the attention of a freshman whose name is not known. Corps freshmen introduce themselves to other members of the Corps by a formalized procedure known as "Whipping Out," during which fish introduce themselves with "Howdy! fish [cadet's Last Name] is my name Sir/Ma'am!" The upperclassman shakes the fish's hand and responds by giving his/her name. The freshman then requests the hometown and academic major of the upperclassman. From that point on, the freshman is expected to remember the name, hometown, and major of the upperclassman at any future meeting.
As the academic year progresses, some upperclassmen from units other than the freshman's own will begin to "drop handles" with fish, meaning the upperclassman has granted the fish permission to use his or her first name and speak more informally. Freshmen are still under obligation to obey orders, even from upperclassmen who have "dropped handles" with them.
Instead of thinking, fish "cogitate," as in "fish Jones cogitates it's going to rain." Questions from upperclassmen are to be answered with one of the five fish answers, "Yes, Sir/Ma'am!" "No, Sir/Ma'am!" "No Excuse, Sir/Ma'am!" "(Class Year), Sir/Ma'am!" or (said very quickly): "Sir/Ma'am, not being informed to the highest degree of accuracy I hesitate to articulate for fear that I might deviate from the true course of rectitude. In short Sir/Ma'am, I am a very dumb fish, and do not know, Sir/Ma'am!"
Every fish is also required to know the answers to a wide number of questions including, "What's for chow?", "How many days until Final Review?", and a long list of Texas A&M University history, or "Campusology," questions. For any question requiring a number answer, a fish is expected to respond with his/her class year. In addition to semi-daily uniform inspections, all Cadets, of any rank, should be able to answer all Campusology questions without hesitation.
A fish is not privileged to "live in a room," they "exist in a hole." To refer to their buddy they share the hole with as a 'roommate' would indicate the fish has a room, so the individual is referred to as the "Ol' Lady," a term often used throughout the cadet's corps career. It is also a fish "privilege" to "bust [deleted]" (run as fast as they can) down the hallways of their dorms and are required to do so at all times. Other cadets in the unit that are in the same class year are known as "fish buddies".
Corps fish sit a mandatory Call to Quarters (CQ) during the school week after evening chow. This allows a period of quiet uninterrupted study each night.
Freshmen
fish Review fall of 06Freshman cadets are called "fish". The first year, the "fish year" is analogous to the experiences of the Rooks at Norwich University, Knobs at The Citadel, Rats of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Rats at the Virginia Military Institute, Doolies at the United States Air Force Academy, or Plebes at any of the other U.S. Federal Service Academies.
A fish is easily recognized by the fact that the garrison cap (aka bider or biter) is plain and not embellished with any braid, or by the black cotton belt. The freshman bider is worn with a deep tuck in the back, which forms a "peak" reminiscent of a fish tail. Freshmen and sophomores are also required to wear metal taps on the heels of their shoes; this facilitates marching in step.
Corps "fish" are not known by their first name and the term "fish" is applied in its stead. In this use, the word "fish" is always written in lowercase letters. Thus, John Smith would become "fish Smith." The generic title "fish Jones" is used when an upperclassman wishes to get the attention of a freshman whose name is not known. Corps freshmen introduce themselves to other members of the Corps by a formalized procedure known as "Whipping Out," during which fish introduce themselves with "Howdy! fish [cadet's Last Name] is my name Sir/Ma'am!" The upperclassman shakes the fish's hand and responds by giving his/her name. The freshman then requests the hometown and academic major of the upperclassman. From that point on, the freshman is expected to remember the name, hometown, and major of the upperclassman at any future meeting.
As the academic year progresses, some upperclassmen from units other than the freshman's own will begin to "drop handles" with fish, meaning the upperclassman has granted the fish permission to use his or her first name and speak more informally. Freshmen are still under obligation to obey orders, even from upperclassmen who have "dropped handles" with them.
Instead of thinking, fish "cogitate," as in "fish Jones cogitates it's going to rain." Questions from upperclassmen are to be answered with one of the five fish answers, "Yes, Sir/Ma'am!" "No, Sir/Ma'am!" "No Excuse, Sir/Ma'am!" "(Class Year), Sir/Ma'am!" or (said very quickly): "Sir/Ma'am, not being informed to the highest degree of accuracy I hesitate to articulate for fear that I might deviate from the true course of rectitude. In short Sir/Ma'am, I am a very dumb fish, and do not know, Sir/Ma'am!"
Every fish is also required to know the answers to a wide number of questions including, "What's for chow?", "How many days until Final Review?", and a long list of Texas A&M University history, or "Campusology," questions. For any question requiring a number answer, a fish is expected to respond with his/her class year. In addition to semi-daily uniform inspections, all Cadets, of any rank, should be able to answer all Campusology questions without hesitation.
A fish is not privileged to "live in a room," they "exist in a hole." To refer to their buddy they share the hole with as a 'roommate' would indicate the fish has a room, so the individual is referred to as the "Ol' Lady," a term often used throughout the cadet's corps career. It is also a fish "privilege" to "bust [deleted]" (run as fast as they can) down the hallways of their dorms and are required to do so at all times. Other cadets in the unit that are in the same class year are known as "fish buddies".
Corps fish sit a mandatory Call to Quarters (CQ) during the school week after evening chow. This allows a period of quiet uninterrupted study each night.
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Stallion wrote:Gee from someone that has been around since the SWC days I didn't think I would have to explain to you. See Wikepdia below. No his Ponyfans Pledge Class Name is DEAD FISH for at least his first year on Ponyfans.
Freshmen
fish Review fall of 06Freshman cadets are called "fish". The first year, the "fish year" is analogous to the experiences of the Rooks at Norwich University, Knobs at The Citadel, Rats of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Rats at the Virginia Military Institute, Doolies at the United States Air Force Academy, or Plebes at any of the other U.S. Federal Service Academies.
A fish is easily recognized by the fact that the garrison cap (aka bider or biter) is plain and not embellished with any braid, or by the black cotton belt. The freshman bider is worn with a deep tuck in the back, which forms a "peak" reminiscent of a fish tail. Freshmen and sophomores are also required to wear metal taps on the heels of their shoes; this facilitates marching in step.
Corps "fish" are not known by their first name and the term "fish" is applied in its stead. In this use, the word "fish" is always written in lowercase letters. Thus, John Smith would become "fish Smith." The generic title "fish Jones" is used when an upperclassman wishes to get the attention of a freshman whose name is not known. Corps freshmen introduce themselves to other members of the Corps by a formalized procedure known as "Whipping Out," during which fish introduce themselves with "Howdy! fish [cadet's Last Name] is my name Sir/Ma'am!" The upperclassman shakes the fish's hand and responds by giving his/her name. The freshman then requests the hometown and academic major of the upperclassman. From that point on, the freshman is expected to remember the name, hometown, and major of the upperclassman at any future meeting.
As the academic year progresses, some upperclassmen from units other than the freshman's own will begin to "drop handles" with fish, meaning the upperclassman has granted the fish permission to use his or her first name and speak more informally. Freshmen are still under obligation to obey orders, even from upperclassmen who have "dropped handles" with them.
Instead of thinking, fish "cogitate," as in "fish Jones cogitates it's going to rain." Questions from upperclassmen are to be answered with one of the five fish answers, "Yes, Sir/Ma'am!" "No, Sir/Ma'am!" "No Excuse, Sir/Ma'am!" "(Class Year), Sir/Ma'am!" or (said very quickly): "Sir/Ma'am, not being informed to the highest degree of accuracy I hesitate to articulate for fear that I might deviate from the true course of rectitude. In short Sir/Ma'am, I am a very dumb fish, and do not know, Sir/Ma'am!"
Every fish is also required to know the answers to a wide number of questions including, "What's for chow?", "How many days until Final Review?", and a long list of Texas A&M University history, or "Campusology," questions. For any question requiring a number answer, a fish is expected to respond with his/her class year. In addition to semi-daily uniform inspections, all Cadets, of any rank, should be able to answer all Campusology questions without hesitation.
A fish is not privileged to "live in a room," they "exist in a hole." To refer to their buddy they share the hole with as a 'roommate' would indicate the fish has a room, so the individual is referred to as the "Ol' Lady," a term often used throughout the cadet's corps career. It is also a fish "privilege" to "bust [deleted]" (run as fast as they can) down the hallways of their dorms and are required to do so at all times. Other cadets in the unit that are in the same class year are known as "fish buddies".
Corps fish sit a mandatory Call to Quarters (CQ) during the school week after evening chow. This allows a period of quiet uninterrupted study each night.
That is the saddest thing I have ever read.
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