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Kintore
have a large support (as seen here at the
2005 Aberdeenshire Cup Final) who are
known exponents of Hootery (Hooting in
particular). |
Few Grades
clubs have a large contingent of supporters, but
some have noisy fans, with unique ways of
expressing themselves. A common form of aural
support, called Hootery, is designed to
simultaneously raise the spirits of one side
and annoy the sensibilities of the other.
Common types of
Hootery
Hooting
Several club's
supporters favour the sounding (or hooting, hence
the name) of car
horns, in response to a wicket being taken or a
boundary being scored. This hooting is thought to
be behind the origins of the term "Hootery".
Laughter
Laughing in a
deliberately loud fashion at an
opposition error or appeal. Sarcastic laughter is
a valid form of Hootery if not directed towards
the opposition (or umpires).
Inappropriate
noisemaking
Substituting animal
noises (BAAAAAA!) or American style chanting (Ooh!
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!).
Negative support
It must emphasized
that Hootery is a generally acceptable means of
expression as it is, mostly, directed towards the
exponent's
own players and not as a way of upsetting an
opponent (that it does, is purely a beneficial
extra). Verbal and racial abuse does not
constitute Hootery.
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