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Where did 'Up The Wahs' come from? Head Coach Andrew Webster on Viral Catchphrase

January 23, 2024 / 00:53

This episode discusses the phrase "up the W" and its cultural significance, particularly among fans of a certain sports team. The conversation touches on its origins and how it has become a popular chant.

Guests share their experiences with the phrase, recalling moments where they heard it used in various settings, including a wedding in Australia. They describe how it has evolved into a quick way to connect with others.

The discussion highlights the phrase's impact on social interactions, emphasizing its role in fan culture and community bonding.

Listeners learn about the phrase's catchy nature, as it has inspired songs and widespread usage among fans.

TL;DR

The episode covers the phrase "up the W" and its cultural impact among fans.

Video

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when did you first hear up the was where
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does that come from up the was up the
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was hey you know anything about that
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yeah I remember someone was ask me
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should it be up the W or should be going
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you know going oh let's go morio yeah
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you aware of that one that was of course
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I'm hearing up the W is taking over I
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think up the W as you walk down the
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street someone just turns around goes up
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the W it's a way of like connecting
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quickly and go how good I think the
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other one is more of a chant when I
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first heard it like that and then I just
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couldn't believe how quick and then
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there was a song up the
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W up the W up the W everywhere you went
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was up the W I was even at a wedding in
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Australia and there's no worries fans
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there and they were teing each other
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after each speech saying up the W what
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for your being a f no no no just up the
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W it's just become a thing where if it's
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good then it's up

Episode Highlights

  • A Wedding Tradition
    Even at weddings in Australia, fans chant 'up the W' after speeches.
    “Up the W!”
    @ 00m 36s
    January 23, 2024
  • The Rise of 'Up the W'
    A phrase that has quickly become a cultural phenomenon, connecting fans everywhere.
    “It's just become a thing where if it's good then it's up”
    @ 00m 50s
    January 23, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Cultural Phenomenon00:15
  • Quick Connection00:23
  • Wedding Chant00:36

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