Language barrier.... again!

[Enrique 0]

Can anyone tell me what "Aggie" means without making fun of me?

P.S.: "Duh" is included in the 'making fun of me' category.

[BikerBabe 0]

The "Aggie" is the mascot of Texas A&M University. the "A&M" used to stand for Agricultural and Mechanical, but they don't really stand for anything anymore, since other subjects are taught there now.

This is from the Texas A&M website:

"A student, former student or supporter of Texas A&M University. Term is derived from A&M’s agricultural heritage. Aggies are sometimes also referred to as farmers. "

Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!

[hohonukai 0]

Hey, I learned what "Aggie" meant today too, Enrique. And I'm supposed to know this stuff already. But, nonetheless, I cannot resist.

DUH!

Thanks BikerBabe.

[TomAiello 26]

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The "Aggie" is the mascot of Texas A&M University. the "A&M" used to stand for Agricultural and Mechanical, but they don't really stand for anything anymore, since other subjects are taught there now.

There are lots of schools that have "Aggie" mascots. I have an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Davis. UCD's mascot is (you guessed it) the Aggie, as well. Davis was originally the University of California Farm.

-- Tom Aiello

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[moodyskydiver 0]

Bikerbabe is right. I'm about to become an A&M student. I also jump at Skydive Aggieland in Bryan,TX. The dz is real close to the TX A&M campus. Hope you got your answer!

"...just an earthbound misfit, I."

[JohnnyD 0]

Aggie is Mexican for "people with an unhealthy affinity for a crappy school in the middle of nowhere"

This ought to be good...................