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Hootery (pronunciation: a-noy-ing hee-hawe-ing)

submitted 4th August 2006

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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