Clues you are an LSU fan

After publishing a list of jokes compiled by a feature writing course here at the University about fans of the University of Alabama following the BCS Championship game, the Reveille received plenty of feedback answering the obvious corollary: What makes an LSU fan? While mixed, the answers transcended state borders, with the vast majority of input hailing from Alabama. Here are some of the submissions we received.

"Callin' Baton Rouge" is your ringtone.

You hate Saban even if you did not attend LSU during his tenure.

You never truly decided if you wanted Jordan or Lee to play.

You learned to cook by tailgating.

If it is a home game, you do not evacuate town for a hurricane until the game is over.

Without a true SEC rivalry, you feverishly bait and flame UA fans in an attempt to create one.

You, plus voodoo dolls of the opponent's kickers, plus shotgunning brew, equals pre-game festivities.

Popeye's chicken is fine dining.

You can't use proper spelling. Ex: twenty one to zeruex (sic).

You like to beat up opposing fans after you lose at your home stadium.

You think eating grass is an endearing quality.

You also tell people you're not from Mississippi (we can at least all agree that place sucks).

You think Better Than Ezra is a band worthy of being in an LSU promo.

Crossing the 50-yard line is cause for celebration.

"Tiger bait" is not only a rallying cry, but what you use to catch dem der gatahs.

Ever seen the shows "Swamp People" or "Bayou Billionaires"? Enough said.

You celebrate the birthday of Troy Landry. "Choot ‘em ‘Lizabeth!!!"

You might be an LSU fan if at your wedding everyone toasted with Hand Grenades.

The greatest roller coaster you have ever been on is called "Les Miles' tenure at LSU."

You're still living in your FEMA trailer five years after Katrina.

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