Post by hendo on Jun 17, 2020 10:07:31 GMT
Chant/Song/Move
During this lockdown period, I imagine that everyone has been unable to sleep, obsessed with the idea that we might need a special Godalming song or chant to stir the players and fans into a frothing frenzy in the season to come. Lots of good thoughts I’m sure have been had by all, but perhaps few have considered the benefits of having our own crowd choreography instead.
It’s time to give the Godalming Ultra their signature move.
But what would suit?
There’s Iceland’s powerful slow clap and accompanying Viking cry of ‘Huh’. Knowing the age of many of our supporters, that’s about as fast as we can applaud anyway, so no point adopting that, plus there’s a good chance that a loud ‘Huh’ could lead to a prolonged coughing fit and the use of the defibrillator.
What about the trusty Mexican wave? Won’t work. Bad backs. If we bend, there’s no guarantee we can make it up again before full time, and any passer-by, observing the hunched-over crowd, would conclude that we had dropped something precious and sportingly join in the search.
Glasgow Rangers prefer the Bouncy. That’s a possible for us, but probably not after over-indulging ourselves in the bar or the Oven Door, unless the Club is willing to supply plentiful supplies of Gaviscon and sick bags taped at regular intervals around the barrier.
As this is all about the future, let’s assume for a moment that normality has returned, and social distancing is now just a dim memory, in which case, perhaps the Poznan, much favoured by the Poles, could be right for us. The Poznan is where the fans all turn their backs on the play and link arms.
At first glance, this seems a good fit as, last season, many squeamish G Fans preferred not to look anyway. However, on closer examination it’s not going to work because we’re from Surrey so consequently are not keen on touching anyone who is not immediate family or medically qualified.
A Conga Line is too common and wouldn’t be anything unusual for the Gs, as we need to form one just to see our way out of the gloom on floodlit Tuesday evenings.
Okay, so having examined the various options, here it is: The signature move that is perfect for the demographic profile of the G Army.
The Roger Moore.
At times of high excitement, we all raise one quizzical eyebrow.
It’s original, medically safe, classy and devastating, we’ll be the envy of the league.
During this lockdown period, I imagine that everyone has been unable to sleep, obsessed with the idea that we might need a special Godalming song or chant to stir the players and fans into a frothing frenzy in the season to come. Lots of good thoughts I’m sure have been had by all, but perhaps few have considered the benefits of having our own crowd choreography instead.
It’s time to give the Godalming Ultra their signature move.
But what would suit?
There’s Iceland’s powerful slow clap and accompanying Viking cry of ‘Huh’. Knowing the age of many of our supporters, that’s about as fast as we can applaud anyway, so no point adopting that, plus there’s a good chance that a loud ‘Huh’ could lead to a prolonged coughing fit and the use of the defibrillator.
What about the trusty Mexican wave? Won’t work. Bad backs. If we bend, there’s no guarantee we can make it up again before full time, and any passer-by, observing the hunched-over crowd, would conclude that we had dropped something precious and sportingly join in the search.
Glasgow Rangers prefer the Bouncy. That’s a possible for us, but probably not after over-indulging ourselves in the bar or the Oven Door, unless the Club is willing to supply plentiful supplies of Gaviscon and sick bags taped at regular intervals around the barrier.
As this is all about the future, let’s assume for a moment that normality has returned, and social distancing is now just a dim memory, in which case, perhaps the Poznan, much favoured by the Poles, could be right for us. The Poznan is where the fans all turn their backs on the play and link arms.
At first glance, this seems a good fit as, last season, many squeamish G Fans preferred not to look anyway. However, on closer examination it’s not going to work because we’re from Surrey so consequently are not keen on touching anyone who is not immediate family or medically qualified.
A Conga Line is too common and wouldn’t be anything unusual for the Gs, as we need to form one just to see our way out of the gloom on floodlit Tuesday evenings.
Okay, so having examined the various options, here it is: The signature move that is perfect for the demographic profile of the G Army.
The Roger Moore.
At times of high excitement, we all raise one quizzical eyebrow.
It’s original, medically safe, classy and devastating, we’ll be the envy of the league.