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What’s that sound? Why, it’s the traditions of A&M steamrolling by! In all seriousness, do you ever wonder as you wander about the traditions of schools; where they come from, what they mean, do they smell when the expire? Wonder (and/or wander) no more! During my recent visit to College Station, TX, USA, Earth, Universe to see my brother (who rocks more faces off than I could ever dream of) kick absolute Maroon BUTT in A&M annual Maroon and White scrimmage, I visited with the super-secret paladin of tradition who shared with me the inner workings of all ancient traditions.
For instance, did you know that all college “signs” are derived from one sign? Back in 1345, in Bologna, France, at the prestigious Oscare Myere University, waiving your hand at passers signaled them to hook you up with a lift in their pimped out ox-cart. You know, the one with the 35″ spokes. Word.
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