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Meme Madness: Championship

In the vortex of large-scale athletic emptiness until football season begins again, we're passing the days here at Rock M Nation with Meme Madness, a 32-entry, bracket style blowout to determine the best theme/inside joke RMN has to offer. The full bracket can be found here.

Today, we feature the last Final Four matchup.

No. 1 Asian Kid vs
No. 1 Thrust Nunchuk Upward

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Big Meme Conf. (Misc.)

Big 8 Conf. (Football)

As the overall top seed in the tournament, there's no question Asian Kid has a special place in the hearts of all RMN members and readers. 

Asian Kid first began screaming his way into our souls at the beginning of the 2008 football season, when member (now author) ghtd36 dropped his likeness in the Live Thread of Mizzou's game against SEMO. By the end of the game, there was already a question as to whether or not "this Asian boy" could become the official celebratory GIF of Rock M Nation.

As time passed, "this Asian boy" became "Asian Kid," and what a ride it's been since then. His charisma has led to multiple RMN honors, including being part of the Front Page Friday and Rock M Roundtable logos, as well as earning the unique honor of having a spinoff meme, titled "Asian Kid Throughout Mizzou History."

FIRST ROUND: def. No. 8 The Helicopter

SWEET 16: def. No. 5 Good/Bad Leo

SPOETZL FINAL: def. No. 6 Hustle and Flow

As far as nicknames are concerned, Thrust Nunchuk Upward is the Goliath of Rock M Nation.

Thrust Nunchuk Upward was not just a nickname -- it was a catchphrase in RMN's infancy that became a signature tagline in 2008.

Chase Coffman will be remembered as the greatest tight end in NCAA history according to the record books, as well as a member of the inaugural induction class to the RMN Wall of Excellence.

Around these parts, he'll also be remembered for one of the best nicknames this site may ever create.

The story of its origin if a frequent topic of inquiry, so for posterity's sake, here it is again, straight from The Boy's mouth:

1) Chase Coffman hurdles a lot of people.

2) Last season, rptgwb suggested we name Coffman the "Y-button" (or something like that) because that’s the hurdle button on NCAA Football on Xbox.

3) I said (paraphrasing), screw Xbox, I have a Wii.

4) Ross replied (paraphrasing), "Well, ‘Y-button’ sounds a whole lot better than ‘Thrust nunchuk upward’ or however you hurdle somebody on Wii."

5) I replied: "THRUST NUNCHUK UPWARD!!!!!"

FIRST ROUND: def. No. 8 The Beef's hatred of Ron Prince

SWEET 16: def. No. 5 Junkyard Dog

SCHLAFLY FINAL: def. No. 5 Grey Goose

SEMIFINAL: def. No. 6 Handshakes 

 

Poll
Meme Madness Championship! Who ya' got?
No. 1 Asian Kid
88 votes
No. 1 Thrust Nunchuk Upward
59 votes

147 votes | Poll has closed

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This is a tough one, I'm not sure where to go

Asian Kid has become basically a mascot of RMN. So, if this is solely about RMN, he clearly wins. However, TNU is one of my favorite nicknames ever. Love it. Not sure where to go with this one.

I have a feeling I’ll vote for TNU, because Asian Kid might run away with this one.

"When he went for that ball and dived over the table, I knew what was next to come. I felt sorry for what Texas Tech had to face after that."
-- J. T. Tiller - 3/12/09

by Andy--01 on May 14, 2009 8:40 AM CDT reply actions  

Close out of the gate!

I love them both, but I had to go Thrust Nunchuck Upwards. I still think the Kid is unstoppable, but maybe an upset is brewing.

by AlaTiger on May 14, 2009 8:54 AM CDT reply actions  

wow...

…quite the sudden surge by AK…pretty sure it just went from 5-5 to 11-6…

Rock M Nation
Thrust nunchuk upward!

by Bill C. on May 14, 2009 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions  

Irresistable Force Meets Immovable Object

There may be no survivors after this one is over

"Wherever you go, there you are" - Buckaroo Bonzai

by brik on May 14, 2009 9:03 AM CDT reply actions  

This is what we've been waiting for.

A true battle of meme titans. My vote will, of course, be going to my boy Asian Kid, but I have immense DISRESPECT for Thrust Nunchuk Upward.

Let's change the Constitution so that Elvis Andrus can be our supreme overlord.

by ghtd36 on May 14, 2009 9:20 AM CDT reply actions  

It's like you can hear "O Fortuna" in the background while these two clash it out.

Bring on the Cats
"Without getting into specifics, my exit involves a McFlurry machine and a video tape of risque commercials from overseas." -- Jack Donaghy

by Panjandrum on May 14, 2009 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions  

Some reason i'm think about when King Arthur fights the Black Knight

I’m invincible!!!

I'm the guy that keeps Mr. Death in his pocket.

by Mizzou Grad on May 14, 2009 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions  

Asian Kid

But it’s still close… and rightfully so. TNU is the best nickname to come out of this site.

by StoJo on May 14, 2009 9:43 AM CDT reply actions  

I have to go with the animated one.

I think someone needs to create a thrustin’ GIF for Chase.

Introducing the new 2008 Big 12 Football Champions: OU, UT*, TT*, and MU*!

by mystman995 on May 14, 2009 10:26 AM CDT reply actions  

This will get ugly.

I’ve got a feeling this thing could end up Bloomington rigged.

by Big Head on May 14, 2009 10:56 AM CDT reply actions  

Soul Searching

The clash of the titans, the one that will win will surely be wounded after the dust settles

I went with AK, his optimism, and energy is nearly unbeatable

Though TNU is the best nick name for a player, AK transcends nicknames, and like someone posted above, is basically the mascot of RMN.

Good luck TNU (tear) this will be the fight of your life.

by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on May 14, 2009 12:14 PM CDT reply actions  

This, my friends...

…is a f’n referendum. Yes we can, Asian Kid. Yes, we can.

Let's change the Constitution so that Elvis Andrus can be our supreme overlord.

by ghtd36 on May 14, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh...I think he will make a HUGE first splash...

perhaps as soon as tomorrow…

"Write a wise saying and your name will live forever." - Anonymous
Rock M Nation

by The Beef on May 14, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do we have a winner?

"Yeah this my signature, big deal wanna fight about it."

by pinkelposse on May 14, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions  

pretty much

What's this day of rest sh@t? What's this bullsh!t? I don't f#ckin' care! It don't matter to Jesus. But you're not foolin' me, man. You might fool the f*cks in the league office, but you don't fool Jesus. This bush league psyche-out stuff. Laughable, man - ha ha! I would have f&cked you in the @ss Saturday. I f#ck you in the @ss next Wednesday instead. Wooo! You got a date Wednesday, baby! - Jesus Quintana

by ratherfantastic on May 14, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

this is too bad

i really didn’t want asian kid to plow all the way to the finish but i just couldn’t vote for TNU, just couldn’t.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 14, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions  

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