Global Bear Downs

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 12:56 pm

Santiago Chile, Jan 19th, downtown artisan market from a Spanish speaking dad of a son in the graduate (PhD) geology program at the UofA!

He was wearing a blue hat with a block A! Me, red hat with Block A!

Him: air-ree-Zona?
Me: si, Arizona. Cognoses? (Do you know?)

And he told me about his son. His wife taught my daughter how to fan herself with her flamenco type fan while we were taking.

So cool.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:13 pm

Santiago, Chile always makes me think of There's Something About Mary.

BearDown89 · Post by **BearDown89** » Tue Feb 06, 2018 4:54 pm

Not so much a global Bear Down, but I was wearing an Arizona hat at the grocery store on Saturday before the "#9 Nick Sunshine Foles MVP Super Bowl LII" and some random dude looked at me and said, "Go Eagles!" Made me laugh. Loved that the guy made the connection.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:02 pm

Smoking hot 25 yo flight attendant saw my red hat on the first leg of my Alaska flight and said Bear Down! Get Oregon tonight!

She clearly hadn’t heard any of the news yet and I didn’t tell her.

It was nice for the world to feel normal for a few moments.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 2:07 pm

Props to you cst. I don't think I could handle being in a road arena for a game today.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 2:35 pm

Dude 25 cats fans in this flight just landed in Eugene and thanks to you all here here told them Ayton is good to go.

Strap in for Romar ball!

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sat Feb 24, 2018 2:38 pm

Take no prisoners,

Just walked of the jet bridge and fucking Oregon fans (2) just said “good luck to you coach did you know shareef just decommit ed”

Ya no shit Sherlock.

I’m rolling 4 deep with folk I met on the plane and libed up from shots at the bar in Portland.

Take no prisoners

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Wed May 02, 2018 9:16 am

Monday I was at a display during a CubeSat convention at the campus I work at with a friend, and someone was yelling "Bear down! Bear down!" at me since I was wearing a UA hoodie like I normally do. I walked over to them and said they are a Tucson startup called Vector Launch. This is actually a real rocket that can launch the CubeSats into orbit or whatever they do from any spot that is road accessible.

Carcassdragger · Post by **Carcassdragger** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 3:39 am

I've been in the Washington DC area for a week. Been wearing an Arizona hat. Almost every day I've seen other people in Arizona gear and gotten several, "Go Cats!" from random people. Even saw a gal wearing U of A gear in downtown Alexandria a couple of nights ago. Was on the street over by the White House and had a carload of guys yell, "Bear Down" at me.

Better yet, I've only seen one douche bag with any ASU gear all week.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:04 am

Sweet carcass!

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:06 am

A few weeks ago my tent mate for my MT Shasta attempt was an asu fan from Phoenix.

But there is no place for rivalry and hatred when your getting your ass handed to you on a mountain. Lol

I always rock my block A red hat outdoors or block A beanie. Easy to find me if something happens.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:21 am

West Palm Beach Florida at the gym. And a few at Universal Studios

ASUCatFan · Post by **ASUCatFan** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:53 am

Merkin wrote:Monday I was at a display during a CubeSat convention at the campus I work at with a friend, and someone was yelling "Bear down! Bear down!" at me since I was wearing a UA hoodie like I normally do. I walked over to them and said they are a Tucson startup called Vector Launch. This is actually a real rocket that can launch the CubeSats into orbit or whatever they do from any spot that is road accessible.

They build those in an old warehouse next to Barrio B rewing Company. It's neat to see when they roll one out to take it somewhere.

Carcassdragger · Post by **Carcassdragger** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:40 am

Forgot about another one this week in DC. Wife and I sitting on the metro subway. Train stops at the Pentagon and an army guy gets on. His gear bag had a block A tag on it. I gave him a bear down and he notices my hat. He was from Tucson. He had mixed feelings about Rich Rod, but has high hopes for Sumlin. We had a real good chat before he gave me a bear down as he got off the train. Former cop from Tucson. Nice guy.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 1:18 pm

LYFT driver in Honolulu when I was there went to the UA, graduated in Marketing. Nice lady. Talked about all the old restaurants and such.

She said she used to get a "sorority sandwich" from some place, and she still makes them. Bean sprouts and some other things.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 1:19 pm

Merkin wrote:LYFT driver in Honolulu when I was there went to the UA, graduated in Marketing. Nice lady. Talked about all the old restaurants and such.

She said she used to get a "sorority sandwich" from some place, and she still makes them. Bean sprouts and some other things.

Susie Sorority at the Sausage Deli

Turkey, Havarti, Lettuce, Tomato & Sprouts on Whole Wheat with Mayo

http://www.sausagedeli.com

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 1:40 pm

UAEebs86 wrote:
Merkin wrote:LYFT driver in Honolulu when I was there went to the UA, graduated in Marketing. Nice lady. Talked about all the old restaurants and such.

She said she used to get a "sorority sandwich" from some place, and she still makes them. Bean sprouts and some other things.

Susie Sorority at the Sausage Deli

Turkey, Havarti, Lettuce, Tomato & Sprouts on Whole Wheat with Mayo

http://www.sausagedeli.com

Eebs, you always bring it! That's it.

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Tue Oct 02, 2018 12:01 pm

I got one on the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris last week. We chatted for a while and ran into each other on the way down and talked U of A football walking down from the observation deck.

We ran into each other at the Jimmy Buffett show later that night. He claimed, “You guys are AZ fans, I’m not surprised to see you here!”

I was alone the next day strolling around the Louvre and ran into him again. Small world.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:54 pm

3 Bear Downs from spearate people while at the USS Midway Museum in San Diego. San Diego is probably Tucson's official vacation location, though.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:24 am

wyo-cat wrote:I got one on the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris last week. We chatted for a while and ran into each other on the way down and talked U of A football walking down from the observation deck.

We ran into each other at the Jimmy Buffett show later that night. He claimed, “You guys are AZ fans, I’m not surprised to see you here!”

I was alone the next day strolling around the Louvre and ran into him again. Small world.

Haha, that’s awesome.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 2:29 pm

My son in law is stationed at Pearl Harbor.

The submarine SS Tucson came into port. He was able to get this from one of the sailors.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Mar 07, 2019 7:32 pm

ByJoveByJingle · Post by **ByJoveByJingle** » Fri Mar 08, 2019 2:57 am

I just unselfconsciously whispered Bear Down to myself on my couch in the United Arab Emirates. I’ll let you know if I get an answer back.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:22 pm

Hotel lobby, la Palma, Stresa Italy.

Just met a nice couple from Tucson with the gentleman sporting a UofA windbreaker with a block A! A highlight of my trip!

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:42 pm

CalStateTempe wrote:Hotel lobby, la Palma, Stresa Italy.

Just met a nice couple from Tucson with the gentleman sporting a UofA windbreaker with a block A! A highlight of my trip!

We

Are

Everywhere

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:48 pm

I see far more Arizona gear than ASSu gear when I travel and it's not even close.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:57 pm

azgreg wrote:I see far more Arizona gear than ASSu gear when I travel and it's not even close.

I do the vast majority of the time as well.

This weekend at Pebble Beach was maybe the one exception. And there were a lot of UA gear as well, just a little more asu

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:37 am

Just boarded a Southwest flight from Chicago to Denver. Three different UA people besides me & the Mrs., including Sean Miller’s second cousin (not joking).

Bear Downs flying all over the place.

Love this community!

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:24 am

Chicat wrote:Just boarded a Southwest flight from Chicago to Denver. Three different UA people besides me & the Mrs., including Sean Miller’s second cousin (not joking).

Bear Downs flying all over the place.

Love this community!

Lol....that is awesome! What were you sporting?

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:04 am

CalStateTempe wrote:
Chicat wrote:Just boarded a Southwest flight from Chicago to Denver. Three different UA people besides me & the Mrs., including Sean Miller’s second cousin (not joking).

Bear Downs flying all over the place.

Love this community!
Lol....that is awesome! What were you sporting?

No Arizona gear shockingly. So I was the one handing out the Bear Downs.

97cats · Post by **97cats** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:27 am

Chicat wrote:Just boarded a Southwest flight from Chicago to Denver. Three different UA people besides me & the Mrs., including Sean Miller’s second cousin (not joking).

Bear Downs flying all over the place.

Love this community!

this is great...

did my part and dished out a "Go Cats" in San Fran this weekend to a block 'A' hat wearing young man.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 12:13 pm

Chicat wrote:
CalStateTempe wrote:
Chicat wrote:Just boarded a Southwest flight from Chicago to Denver. Three different UA people besides me & the Mrs., including Sean Miller’s second cousin (not joking).

Bear Downs flying all over the place.

Love this community!
Lol....that is awesome! What were you sporting?
No Arizona gear shockingly. So I was the one handing out the Bear Downs.

Solid!

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 12:14 pm

I get so fired up to give out a bear down when I see someone wearing gear and I’m not. The look of surprise followed by acknowledgement and good cheer and a few minutes of friendly banter is one of life’s special moments for me.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 1:39 pm

Every day I walk across the Mall while "Bear Down" blasts from above at noon, with everyone in all directions wearing the gear, including me. I should totally start saying Bear Down to every block-A-wearing person I see, and note the look of surprise and delight you're all promising I'll get in return.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:41 pm

I threw a “Bear Down” at Gronk today.

He responded with, “Oh yeah! Bear Down! Bear all the way down” and flexed.

No, I’m not shitting you. He was at this conference I’m at promoting Monster’s new energy drink Reign and I caught him between people in line to get photos with him.

Might be the best Bear Down I’ve ever received.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:52 pm

That's freaking awesome Chi.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Oct 02, 2019 11:28 pm

Lmao good on ya

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 9:42 pm

Recently met up with Sir Richard Cranium in Melbourne CBD. He was kind enough to accommodate my territorial limitations and to open his encyclopedic file on Oz for my benefit. What a splendid community y'all have built!

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 9:52 pm

dovecanyoncat wrote:Recently met up with Sir Richard Cranium in Melbourne CBD. He was kind enough to accommodate my territorial limitations and to open his encyclopedic file on Oz for my benefit. What a splendid community y'all have built!

That dick head? Did you meet up Down Under? Or was he in the U.S. in advance of your trip to Australia?

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 10:17 pm

Longhorned wrote:
dovecanyoncat wrote:Recently met up with Sir Richard Cranium in Melbourne CBD. He was kind enough to accommodate my territorial limitations and to open his encyclopedic file on Oz for my benefit. What a splendid community y'all have built!
That dick head? Did you meet up Down Under? Or was he in the U.S. in advance of your trip to Australia?

Well there wasn't a mullet in sight so it weren't in Melbourne Floriduh!

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 11:11 pm

Awesome, after 15+ years and now approaching middle age I'll have to arrange a meet up someday.

BearDown89 · Post by **BearDown89** » Sun Nov 03, 2019 3:18 pm

Dallas airport leaving for Costa Rica. Trevor Hoffman just walked by. Have him a Go Cats and a Bear Down. Got a big smile and a Bear Down in return!!! Dude is looking good.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:16 pm

As good a place as any for this:

And no one knew the answer.

ByJoveByJingle · Post by **ByJoveByJingle** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:18 pm

That’s because they haven’t rebranded the slogan yet.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:07 pm

“What is UArizona?”

“I’m sorry but go fuck yourself.”

RichardCranium · Post by **RichardCranium** » Thu Jan 23, 2020 3:42 am

Some guy is wearing a red ball cap with the UA block "A" at the Australian Open tennis right now.

Spotted in the Kyrgios/Simon match in at 4-4 in the 4th set when Kyrgios pulls to 40-40 on Simon's serve.

Just thought you'd like to know.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed May 20, 2020 7:13 pm

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:30 pm

Jungle Cruise line at Disneyland. Never saw him again.

CatsbyAZ · Post by **CatsbyAZ** » Thu Aug 01, 2024 8:58 am

Barcelona!

Carcassdragger · Post by **Carcassdragger** » Wed Oct 30, 2024 4:44 pm

I went to a Mexican professional baseball game in Mexicali last night. Great game.

There are quite a few Americans playing in the league.

After the game we were eating tacos in a place across the street from the stadium when the Mexicali team came in to eat. One of the players had an Arizona baseball T shirt on. I gave him a Bear Down and he responded back.

Chatted with him a bit and he left the U of A in 2012. Didn't catch his name but he made a clutch hit to help the home team to a win.

These games are alot of fun. The stadium is very large and great. Two ice cold Tecates poured into a cup costs about 5 bucks.

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