rudemedic Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Come on doc, let's have a bit of artistic licence. If we apply logic to our songs to determine if we they're appropriate at that moment in time we'd be left with nothing: No singing "Oh When The Blues" if we're not playing in blue (usually away). No chanting of "Zigga Zagga" because the Chaddy doesn't "roar" any more. No chanting of "I'm a b*st*rd" if we're not playing any teams from across the Pennines. Etc. etc., ad. inf. You aren't allowed to chant Zigga Zagga at home games in the Chaddy unless your the fat bloke that does it apparently (well you might not get the desired response anyway) and I think it could be used more at away games. The I'm a bas**rd chant can be substituted with lots of different places if you actually know your Geography (Cumbrian when playing Carlisle for example) and those that don't know their Geography can call teams like Chesterfield and Scunthorpe Yorkshire despite (and I'm whispering this) Oldham being a lot closer to Yorkshire than those places. The point I was trying to make was that I didn't understand why the drummer went for the Great Escape when he did (or was it maybe he had just learnt it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martjs Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 You aren't allowed to chant Zigga Zagga at home games in the Chaddy unless your the fat bloke that does it apparently (well you might not get the desired response anyway) and I think it could be used more at away games. The I'm a bas**rd chant can be substituted with lots of different places if you actually know your Geography (Cumbrian when playing Carlisle for example) and those that don't know their Geography can call teams like Chesterfield and Scunthorpe Yorkshire despite (and I'm whispering this) Oldham being a lot closer to Yorkshire than those places. The point I was trying to make was that I didn't understand why the drummer went for the Great Escape when he did (or was it maybe he had just learnt it). Hmm, I'd never thought of that or maybe, subconsciously, I didn't want to as I'm not too mad on the "I'm a bas***d" chant... Surely, the number of syllables has to be considered though? Cum-bri-an = ok. South-ern-er = ok? Anyway, point taken on the drummer. I think I read somewhere else on here that he had just learnt the Great Escape - I'm looking forward to next year's new drumming arrangement already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hmm, I'd never thought of that or maybe, subconsciously, I didn't want to as I'm not too mad on the "I'm a bas***d" chant... Surely, the number of syllables has to be considered though? Cum-bri-an = ok. South-ern-er = ok? Anyway, point taken on the drummer. I think I read somewhere else on here that he had just learnt the Great Escape - I'm looking forward to next year's new drumming arrangement already! Southerner wouldn't work as it doesn't rhyme. Its rhyming couplet is Yes I am, so it would need to rhyme with am. So Cockneyman might work, as might Scouserman but not Southerner/Midlander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandLatic Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Boys in Blue! Haha me and my brother were talkin about this coming away from the ground yesterday. It would be hilarious if we could get everyone singing 'the boys in blue'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellysheroes Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 The Great Escape. Sorry to those who don't mind it or actually really like it, but I'm abit fed up of it. Sat in the RRE, I heard a few groans behind me when the drummer started it off, again, late in the second-half. Is there not a new song we could have? du du de du Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Surely, the number of syllables has to be considered though? Cum-bri-an = ok. South-ern-er = ok? Her-re-ford-ian = wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daznathe Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 to the big ben chimes :censored: drum no good :censored: drum no good (repeat until he drowns you out either with monotonous BANG BANG BANG, or the great escape) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldhamSheridan Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Her-re-ford-ian = wrong. It's a shame Cheltenhamshire man doesn't fit either... Edited January 14, 2009 by OldhamSheridan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daznathe Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 also i wouldnt rather be a bastard than a cumbrian, there are also other places which arent too bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldhamSheridan Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 also i wouldnt rather be a bastard than a cumbrian, there are also other places which arent too bad either. I can't think I'd rather be a bastard than from anywhere. Then again, I'm lead to believe that not all Yorkshiremen shag sheep, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I can't think I'd rather be a bastard than from anywhere. It's disconcerting when one's son sings it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martjs Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 It's disconcerting when one's son sings it! Lol, never thought of that - must point that out to my mate as he loves the "I'm a b..." song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc_ok Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 It's disconcerting when one's son sings it! I don't see a problem with it myself - some of my best friends are bastards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martjs Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Southerner wouldn't work as it doesn't rhyme. Its rhyming couplet is Yes I am, so it would need to rhyme with am. So Cockneyman might work, as might Scouserman but not Southerner/Midlander. Syllables and couplets? This is getting tricky - no wonder we resort to the bang-bang-bang chants... or nick them from other more inventive fans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyGermanLatic Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Syllables and couplets? This is getting tricky - no wonder we resort to the bang-bang-bang chants... or nick them from other more inventive fans... Problem is Bang-Bang-Bang is like bloody American's... We could always nick another Edited January 14, 2009 by OAFCguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Syllables and couplets? This is getting tricky - no wonder we resort to the bang-bang-bang chants... or nick them from other more inventive fans... At last someone has recognised that there is more than meets the ear to this songwriting lark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martjs Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 At last someone has recognised that there is more than meets the ear to this songwriting lark! Definitely Terry. After seeing the effect of "tired" or "warmed-up" anthems on an unmotivated team (Carlisle at home), we could be at stake of losing our momentum and missing out on promotion for yet another season in League One. The impact on TTA's business plan is immeasurable. To that end, I'm in the middle of a lengthy letter to the TTA suggesting we immediately send at least one member of the following groups on a song-writing course: Chaddy Choir. Paddock Army (Exiled). Rocky Rumblers*. Main Stand Moaners*. Any others I've missed? * I made those up BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Then again, I'm lead to believe that not all Yorkshiremen shag sheep, etc. Do you have any facts to back up this wild assertion or are you just making :censored: up to stir trouble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I'm in the middle of a lengthy letter to the TTA suggesting we immediately send at least one member of the following groups on a song-writing course: Chaddy Choir. Paddock Army (Exiled). Rocky Rumblers*. Main Stand Moaners*. Any others I've missed? Would-be Zigga Zagga chanters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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