by Original Orangutans September 25, 2020
A belief that success in sports can only be measured by championships (members of championship teams are typically awarded rings, which is where the term comes from).
In a season where a team does not win a championship, those who believe in ring culture identify said season as a failure, regardless of how close to a championship said team was.
In a season where a team does not win a championship, those who believe in ring culture identify said season as a failure, regardless of how close to a championship said team was.
Fan 1: "I can't believe my team just lost the Super Bowl. I'm not wearing any of my Super Bowl gear ever again. This year was horrible!"
Fan 2: "Ring culture is ruining the experience as fans. Just be happy that your team made it to the biggest stage."
Fan 2: "Ring culture is ruining the experience as fans. Just be happy that your team made it to the biggest stage."
by Original Orangutans March 28, 2023
by Original Orangutans June 13, 2019
Short for 'cheeseburger'.
by Original Orangutans May 10, 2023
Alternative pronunciation of 'hundred'.
by Original Orangutans October 19, 2019
by Original Orangutans December 28, 2018
The opposite of running up the score. A team that has no chance of winning scores as the game comes to a close.
In sports where the winner's margin of victory matter, it is important for the losing team to erase as much of the scoring deficit as possible.
In sports where the winner's margin of victory matter, it is important for the losing team to erase as much of the scoring deficit as possible.
Running down the score was necessary for NC State against Villanova if they wanted to stay as a top 25 college basketball team in next week's poll.
by Original Orangutans November 26, 2023