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TIE FIGHTR · 02-03-2010, 12:11 PM

Win or lose, Saints fans are partying!

TIE FIGHTR · 02-03-2010, 12:13 PM

Dear Miami: Get ready for the Who Dat Nation coming for the Super Bowl
By Mark Lorando, The Times-Picayune
February 01, 2010, 5:06AM

Dear Miami,
The Saints are coming. And so are we, their loyal, long-suffering and slightly discombobulated Super Bowl-bound fans.

While there's still time to prepare -- although a few hard-core Who Dats will begin trickling in Monday, most of us won't arrive until Thursday or Friday -- we thought we'd give you a heads-up about what you should expect.

First things first: You need more beer.

Yeah, we know. You ordered extra. You think you have more than any group of humans could possibly consume in one week. Trust us. You don't.

New Orleans was a drinking town long before the Saints drove us to drink. But it turns out beer tastes better when you're winning. (Who knew?) So let's just say we're thirsty for more than a championship; adjust your stockpiles accordingly.

And look. When we ask you for a go-cup, be nice to us. We don't even know what "open container law" means. Is that anything like "last call"?

It's Carnival season in New Orleans (that's Mardi Gras to you), and we'll be taking the celebration on the road. So don't be startled if you walk past us and we throw stuff at you; that's just our way of saying hello.

Oh, and sorry in advance about those beads we leave dangling from your palm trees. We just can't help ourselves.

February is also crawfish season, and you can be sure that more than one enterprising tailgater will figure out a way to transport a couple sacks of live mudbugs and a boiling pot to Miami.

When the dude in the 'Who Dat' T-shirt asks if you want to suck da head and pinch da tail, resist the urge to punch him. He's not propositioning you. He's inviting you to dinner.

And if you see a big Cajun guy who looks exactly like an old Saints quarterback walking around town in a dress ... don't ask. It's a long story.

We know that crowd control is a major concern for any Super Bowl host city. Our advice? Put away the riot gear.

Reason No. 1: Indianapolis is going to lose, and their fans are way too dull to start a riot.

Reason No. 2: New Orleans showed the world on Sunday that we know how to throw a victory party. We don't burn cars. We dance on them.

Reason No. 3: Even if we did lose, which we won't, leaving the stadium would be like leaving a funeral, and our typical response to that is to have a parade.

Speaking of which: If you happen to see a brass band roll by, followed by a line of folks waving their handkerchiefs, you're not supposed to just stand there and watch. As our own Irma Thomas would say, get your backfield in motion.

And hey, Mister DJ! Yes, we know you've already played that stupid Ying Yang Twins song 10 times tonight, but indulge us just one more time.

To us, "Halftime (Stand Up and Get Crunk)" isn't just a song; it's 576 points of good memories. It's the sound of a Drew Brees touchdown pass to Devery Henderson, a Pierre Thomas dive for first down on 4th-and-1, a Garrett Hartley field goal sailing through the uprights in overtime.

It's what a championship sounds like. You may get sick of hearing it. We won't. Encore, dammit.

Inside Sun Life Stadium, you may find your ears ringing more than usual. We're louder than other fans. Seven thousand of ours sound like 70,000 of theirs.

Don't believe us? Ask the 12th man in the Vikings huddle.

Some people think it's just the Dome that heightens our volume. But you're about to discover a little secret: We can scream loud enough to make your head explode, indoors or out.

It's not the roof. It's the heart.

Well, OK, and the beer.
Susan Poag / The Times-Picayune
Don't be surprised if there are more Saints fans outside the stadium than inside. A lot of us are coming just to say we were part of history, even if we can't witness it up close. The Saints are family to us, and you know how it is with family: We want to be there for them, whether they really need us or not. Because we know our presence will mean something to them, whether they can see us or not.

Come to think of it, seeing as how you're taking us in for the week, we pretty much regard you as family, too. So we're warning you now: If you're within hugging distance, you're fair game.

Hugging strangers is a proud Who Dat tradition, right up there with crying when we win.

Most sports fans cry when their teams lose. Not us. We've been losing gracefully and with good humor for 43 years. Tragedy and disappointment don't faze us. It's success that makes us go to pieces.

Hurricane Katrina? We got that under control. The Saints in the Super Bowl? SOMEBODY CALL A PARAMEDIC!!!

So anyway, don't let the tears of joy freak you out. We're just ... disoriented.

OK. Let's review:

Order more beer. Throw me something, mister. Suck da heads. Wear da dress. Stand up. Get crunk. Hug it out. Protect your eardrums. Pass the Kleenex. Hoist the trophy.

See you at the victory party.

Faithfully yours,

The Who Dat Nation

BackinBlackSS/RS · 02-03-2010, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIE FIGHTR

Win or lose, Saints fans are partying!

Not Colt's fans. We expect to win, doesn't mean we will, but we expect to. If we lose we will not be partying. Not even close. :(

nova · 02-03-2010, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Not Colt's fans. We expect to win, doesn't mean we will, but we expect to. If we lose we will not be partying. Not even close. :(

Its a consequence of our history. We Saints fans spent so long losing where the party was all we had to look forward too.

thejoker1232 · 02-05-2010, 07:04 AM

love to see the saints supporters don't know where ya been hiding but im glad ya showed up... who dat, who dat, who dat say gonna beat them saints. can't wait for sunday i can only play so much madden 10.

Zeus · 02-05-2010, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejoker1232

love to see the saints supporters don't know where ya been hiding but im glad ya showed up... who dat, who dat, who dat say gonna beat them saints. can't wait for sunday i can only play so much madden 10.

You owe the NFL $42.87 for that statement.

TIE FIGHTR · 02-05-2010, 12:18 PM

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philipdistefano · 02-05-2010, 11:38 PM

I was at the Saints vs. Vikings game, and I thought you guys might enjoy these pictures of a certain car that was being advertised all over the Superdome. Don't know if you could see this on TV.

DerbyChamp06 · 02-06-2010, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philipdistefano

I was at the Saints vs. Vikings game, and I thought you guys might enjoy these pictures of a certain car that was being advertised all over the Superdome. Don't know if you could see this on TV.

According to the time on clock, this was during the last Vikes timeout in regulation.....No wonder the Vikings/Coaching staff looked distracted and ended up with 12 men in the huddle

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-06-2010, 08:27 PM

Looks like it's going to be a close game

Quote:

Originally Posted by philipdistefano

I was at the Saints vs. Vikings game, and I thought you guys might enjoy these pictures of a certain car that was being advertised all over the Superdome. Don't know if you could see this on TV.

That's cool!

wer2foxs · 02-06-2010, 09:05 PM

Who Dat? We Dat! Gooooooo Colts!!!!!!!!

SSRich · 02-06-2010, 09:16 PM

Who do yall think will win Saints or Colts

Mark A Collier Sr · 02-06-2010, 09:18 PM

COLTS!!!

philipdistefano · 02-06-2010, 09:52 PM

Mardi Gras is insane this year, it's turned into a big Saints party instead of a normal party, and I'm talking about in Houma, LA. I can't imagine how it is in New Orleans right now!

Go Saints!

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02-03-2010, 12:11 PM	#1723
TIE FIGHTR Cousin of Foo Drives: 2010 2LT RS BLACK/BEIGE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 614 View My Garage	Win or lose, Saints fans are partying! Attached Images __________________ 'I wish I was the full moon shining off a Camaro's hood' ~ Pearl Jam Wishlist

02-03-2010, 12:13 PM	#1724
TIE FIGHTR Cousin of Foo Drives: 2010 2LT RS BLACK/BEIGE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 614 View My Garage	Dear Miami: Get ready for the Who Dat Nation coming for the Super Bowl By Mark Lorando, The Times-Picayune February 01, 2010, 5:06AM Dear Miami, The Saints are coming. And so are we, their loyal, long-suffering and slightly discombobulated Super Bowl-bound fans. While there's still time to prepare -- although a few hard-core Who Dats will begin trickling in Monday, most of us won't arrive until Thursday or Friday -- we thought we'd give you a heads-up about what you should expect. First things first: You need more beer. Yeah, we know. You ordered extra. You think you have more than any group of humans could possibly consume in one week. Trust us. You don't. New Orleans was a drinking town long before the Saints drove us to drink. But it turns out beer tastes better when you're winning. (Who knew?) So let's just say we're thirsty for more than a championship; adjust your stockpiles accordingly. And look. When we ask you for a go-cup, be nice to us. We don't even know what "open container law" means. Is that anything like "last call"? It's Carnival season in New Orleans (that's Mardi Gras to you), and we'll be taking the celebration on the road. So don't be startled if you walk past us and we throw stuff at you; that's just our way of saying hello. Oh, and sorry in advance about those beads we leave dangling from your palm trees. We just can't help ourselves. February is also crawfish season, and you can be sure that more than one enterprising tailgater will figure out a way to transport a couple sacks of live mudbugs and a boiling pot to Miami. When the dude in the 'Who Dat' T-shirt asks if you want to suck da head and pinch da tail, resist the urge to punch him. He's not propositioning you. He's inviting you to dinner. And if you see a big Cajun guy who looks exactly like an old Saints quarterback walking around town in a dress ... don't ask. It's a long story. We know that crowd control is a major concern for any Super Bowl host city. Our advice? Put away the riot gear. Reason No. 1: Indianapolis is going to lose, and their fans are way too dull to start a riot. Reason No. 2: New Orleans showed the world on Sunday that we know how to throw a victory party. We don't burn cars. We dance on them. Reason No. 3: Even if we did lose, which we won't, leaving the stadium would be like leaving a funeral, and our typical response to that is to have a parade. Speaking of which: If you happen to see a brass band roll by, followed by a line of folks waving their handkerchiefs, you're not supposed to just stand there and watch. As our own Irma Thomas would say, get your backfield in motion. And hey, Mister DJ! Yes, we know you've already played that stupid Ying Yang Twins song 10 times tonight, but indulge us just one more time. To us, "Halftime (Stand Up and Get Crunk)" isn't just a song; it's 576 points of good memories. It's the sound of a Drew Brees touchdown pass to Devery Henderson, a Pierre Thomas dive for first down on 4th-and-1, a Garrett Hartley field goal sailing through the uprights in overtime. It's what a championship sounds like. You may get sick of hearing it. We won't. Encore, dammit. Inside Sun Life Stadium, you may find your ears ringing more than usual. We're louder than other fans. Seven thousand of ours sound like 70,000 of theirs. Don't believe us? Ask the 12th man in the Vikings huddle. Some people think it's just the Dome that heightens our volume. But you're about to discover a little secret: We can scream loud enough to make your head explode, indoors or out. It's not the roof. It's the heart. Well, OK, and the beer. Susan Poag / The Times-Picayune Don't be surprised if there are more Saints fans outside the stadium than inside. A lot of us are coming just to say we were part of history, even if we can't witness it up close. The Saints are family to us, and you know how it is with family: We want to be there for them, whether they really need us or not. Because we know our presence will mean something to them, whether they can see us or not. Come to think of it, seeing as how you're taking us in for the week, we pretty much regard you as family, too. So we're warning you now: If you're within hugging distance, you're fair game. Hugging strangers is a proud Who Dat tradition, right up there with crying when we win. Most sports fans cry when their teams lose. Not us. We've been losing gracefully and with good humor for 43 years. Tragedy and disappointment don't faze us. It's success that makes us go to pieces. Hurricane Katrina? We got that under control. The Saints in the Super Bowl? SOMEBODY CALL A PARAMEDIC!!! So anyway, don't let the tears of joy freak you out. We're just ... disoriented. OK. Let's review: Order more beer. Throw me something, mister. Suck da heads. Wear da dress. Stand up. Get crunk. Hug it out. Protect your eardrums. Pass the Kleenex. Hoist the trophy. See you at the victory party. Faithfully yours, The Who Dat Nation __________________ 'I wish I was the full moon shining off a Camaro's hood' ~ Pearl Jam Wishlist

02-05-2010, 12:18 PM	#1729
TIE FIGHTR Cousin of Foo Drives: 2010 2LT RS BLACK/BEIGE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 614 View My Garage	... Attached Images __________________ 'I wish I was the full moon shining off a Camaro's hood' ~ Pearl Jam Wishlist

02-05-2010, 11:38 PM	#1730
philipdistefano Remember, Remember... Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 688	I was at the Saints vs. Vikings game, and I thought you guys might enjoy these pictures of a certain car that was being advertised all over the Superdome. Don't know if you could see this on TV. Attached Images

02-05-2010, 07:04 AM	#1727
thejoker1232 Drives: furture 1LT synergy green camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: longview Posts: 534	love to see the saints supporters don't know where ya been hiding but im glad ya showed up... who dat, who dat, who dat say gonna beat them saints. can't wait for sunday i can only play so much madden 10.

02-06-2010, 09:05 PM	#1733
wer2foxs Drives: 2010 VR SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 722	Who Dat? We Dat! Gooooooo Colts!!!!!!!!

02-06-2010, 09:16 PM	#1734
SSRich Drives: 1967 camaroSS Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: va Posts: 239	Super Bowl who will win Who do yall think will win Saints or Colts

02-06-2010, 09:18 PM	#1735
Mark A Collier Sr Retired Army, 101st ABN Drives: 2 SS/RS w/sunroof Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 849 View My Garage	COLTS!!! __________________ "BABY" is a Summit White, 2SS/RS, My Tribute to the 13 years I served in the 101st Airborne Division!!! ORDERED: 18 JUL 09 #NMMS88, BORN ON 4 NOV 09 at 12:26pm VIN:63460~ HOME on 18 NOV 09! "101BABY"

02-06-2010, 09:52 PM	#1736
philipdistefano Remember, Remember... Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 688	Mardi Gras is insane this year, it's turned into a big Saints party instead of a normal party, and I'm talking about in Houma, LA. I can't imagine how it is in New Orleans right now! Go Saints!