We need a secret hand shake...or something

[ruxCYtable]

So I went down to the KU game last week. I noticed when KU fans see each other they have like this head nod and say "Rock Chalk." Now, that's just stupid. But do we have a secret hand shake or anything we should do or say when we encounter other Cyclone fans, especially far from home?

Usually, I'm drunk, and I just scream something like CCCCYYYYYYCCCCCLLLLLLOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEESSSSSS! But I'm thinking something more subtle.

 

[intrepid27]

When I'm out of state and see a fellow Cyclone I usually just say.... "**** Iowa". And there is typically an instant bond of brotherly love.

 

[ruxCYtable]

When I'm out of state and see a fellow Cyclone I usually just say.... "**** Iowa". And there is typically an instant bond of brotherly love.

I've done that too!

 

[2020cy]

Dilly Dilly or is that out of style now.

 

[ruxCYtable]

Dilly Dilly or is that out of style now.

I like it, but is it unique to our fanbase?

 

[coolerifyoudid]

Option #1 - Keep doing what you're doing. Drunken yelling is adorable
Option #2 - Awkward white guy high fives that don't quite connect correctly
Option #3 - Yell "Hooray" while miming drinking a glass of cool refreshing Ames water
Option #4 - Conduct an alcohol exchange. Always be prepared.
Option #5 - Unfettered physical violence towards KU fans that do their stupid Rock Chalk greeting

 

[ca4cy]

As long as we don't end up like Hawk fans. Those idiots that walk around randomly shouting GO HAWKS at each other like they've got tourette's are irritating as hell.

 

[srjclone]

I just say "Go State" or "Go Clones" if I see someone wearing ISU gear in public. 100% of the time their ears perk up and they look around to see where they need to return the gesture

 

[intrepid27]

I used to have a TX Longhorn shirt that I bought just to annoy my Sooner loving father in law. TX fans would rarely say anything but would flash the Hook'em Horns sign, which was kind of cool, but not obnoxious.

 

[DSMCy]

I vote for yelling Bomb Cyclone!
But only do it when you're in the security line at an airport. Make sure to yell it loud so everyone can hear.

h/t
https://www.chron.com/life/article/Houston-girl-viral-TSA-Texas-Tech-hand-gun-symbol-12493577.php

 

[ISUKyro]

Even not seeing a Cyclone fan insite, I've yelled CYCLONE! on the ramps at Minute Maid Park in Houston. About half of the time someone yells back POWER! Then there is just a bunch of awkward looks from people........ come to think of it, maybe we do need something

 

[chuckd4735]

I think we should do spin offs like a tornado...

 

[ISUKyro]

I think we should do spin offs like a tornado...

As much as our fan base drinks, there is simply no way this ends well.

 

[chuckd4735]

As much as our fan base drinks, there is simply no way this ends well.

Speak for yourself. I ballat much better drunk.

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

Dilly Dilly or is that out of style now.

Speaking of "Dilly Dilly" I thought that was a positive thing. Why then is Cyclone Alley holding up giant letters spelling DILLY DILLY when an opposing player is shooting a free at the same end? Shouldn't they hold up "Pit of Misery" letters instead?

 

[TXCyclones]

There is already a secret handshake. I'm sorry you don't know it, but it's secret.

 

[BCClone]

I suggest a Mardi Gras flash. May not want to see some of them, but might enjoy others.

 

[MeanDean]

Even not seeing a Cyclone fan insite, I've yelled CYCLONE! on the ramps at Minute Maid Park in Houston. About half of the time someone yells back POWER! Then there is just a bunch of awkward looks from people........ come to think of it, maybe we do need something

Cyclone/Power was my first thought, too. Let's go with that... Maybe with a clenched fist?

 

[Schfinkter]

Just point your pointer finger downwards and spin it like a cyclone. Subtle and that way you don't have to shout anything.

 

[CloneFan4]

Just point your pointer finger downwards and spin it like a cyclone. Subtle and that way you don't have to shout anything.

I actually like this idea. Simple and subtle