Do THE Ohio State University alums realize how ridiculous they sound?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They sound like carnival barkers to me. "Step right up, folks, to THE Ohio State University!"

Hahaha

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If they choose to emphasize their attendance at a mediocre-minus school that’s their problem—not yours.,

It's ranked similarly to Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, Washington, and Georgia, which are all solid public institutions. Take your snobbery elsewhere.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:They’re copying off of pro football players and how they into themselves in the starting line up.

It has been that way for decades not something new nfl players do.

LOL. It’s not new in the NFL for players to do this. Players from various universities do this.

[Anonymous]

Ohio State is about the 4th or 5th best school in Ohio.

[Anonymous]

Not as ridiculous as UVA grads, who went to THE university, period.

[Anonymous]

If you can't go to college go to state!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not as ridiculous as UVA grads, who went to THE university, period.

This.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm married to an OSU grad and it's basically an inside joke to annoy people like you lol.

No, it's not. They're dead serious.

NP, and yes it is (OSU Alum). I've never met anyone who was serious about using the "The."

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+2 lighten up!

[Anonymous]

I went there before they added the "The." I have never heard anyone say it other than facetiously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went there before they added the "The." I have never heard anyone say it other than facetiously.

But I do totally understand why OP is unable to understand this.

[Anonymous]

My son will be applying because they have a great linguistics program. It's not someplace I'd like to see him go, since the area around it has a lot to be desired safety-wise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not as ridiculous as UVA grads, who went to THE university, period.

Huh, I've literally never heard anyone say this...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son will be applying because they have a great linguistics program. It's not someplace I'd like to see him go, since the area around it has a lot to be desired safety-wise.

Compared to what? Bethesda? It’s safer than 90% of dc metro!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son will be applying because they have a great linguistics program. It's not someplace I'd like to see him go, since the area around it has a lot to be desired safety-wise.

It is fine. I am a woman and went there in the 90s when it was MUCH more unsafe than it is now. You just have to be smart.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not as ridiculous as UVA grads, who went to THE university, period.

Huh, I've literally never heard anyone say this...

+1 and I’m an alum!