Meme Madness: Championship
by RPT on May 14, 2009 8:30 AM CDT
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PrintIn 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.
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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:
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
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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
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.
wow...
…quite the sudden surge by AK…pretty sure it just went from 5-5 to 11-6…
Rock M Nation
Thrust nunchuk upward!
Irresistable Force Meets Immovable Object
There may be no survivors after this one is over
"Wherever you go, there you are" - Buckaroo Bonzai
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.
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
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.
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*!
I, for one, would like to welcome our new Animated GIF overlord. . .
The sleeper has awoken. . .awakened. . .he woke up.
It's because people are voting for who they THINK they should vote for
Instead of what is truly in their hearts
"Wherever you go, there you are" - Buckaroo Bonzai
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.
Asian Kid will have quite a bit of political capital to spend after this...
…he’d better spend it wisely.
Rock M Nation
Thrust nunchuk upward!
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
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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