TDMMC March Madness - LEGENDS - Throwing Toast vs. 5th Quarter

[Dave Gray]

Wiki: As a sign of school pride, crowds of Quaker fans perform a unique ritual. After the third quarter of football games, spirited onlookers unite in the singing of "Drink a Highball," which refers to the University's unofficial cocktail, the Pennsylvanian, made with Calvados, a dash of Madeira Wine, an egg white, and a twist of lemon.[1] In years long past, students would literally make a toast with the drink to the success of Penn's athletic teams. During Prohibition, stubborn students insisted on keeping their tradition - since they could not use alcohol, they had no choice but to literally "toast" Penn. As the last line, "Here's a toast to dear old Penn," is sung, the fans send toast hurling through the air onto the sidelines. In another version of the origins of toast throwing, in 1977, a student threw the first slice of toast after being inspired while attending a showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show where members of the audience throw toast at the screen. In more recent years, some students have become more creative in their choice of projectiles, and it is not rare to see a hail of bagels or donuts, or even a loaf of French bread come flying down from the stands.[2]

Wiki: The University of Wisconsin Marching Band's Fifth Quarter is one of its most recognizable traditions. The band marches onto the field from the nearest end zone, then halts, and facing the winning team's stands, plays that team's school song. They then turn, face the other side, and play that team's school song.

Thousands of spectators remain in the stands for fifteen minutes after the game for the Fifth Quarter performance.

[Phishfan]

While I do not like the toast much, it wins by default. I never heard of the Wisconsin tradition and I'm glad I am not a Badger. Having my band honor the other team is unacceptable to me.