1. You've become accustomed to the smell but you still complain about it.
It's easy to forget come November about the foul smell that lingers around town due to the agricultural nature of Moscow. However, when that putrid smell hits your nose as soon as the weather gets nice, you find it inconceivable that you ever lived life without smelling that. And even though you've smelt it 100 times before, you can't help but bitch about it.
2. You can finish the following sentence, even while nasty and inebriated: "Who do we hate?"
In attempt to not sound like we breed hate up north, a tried and true Vandal knows and abides by the deeply rooted rivalry for Boise State. Competition is good for the soul and for academic inspiration. Because of this we've managed to turn 'nasty and inebriated' into another Vandal tradition. You take all the stereotypes BSU throws at us with as a challenge, while still managing a far better graduation rate.
3. Your claim to fame here to U of I was your free-and practically private- Macklemore concert.
Before Macklemore was as mainstream as he is (or was), he preformed in the Kibbie Dome with Ryan Lewis and it was epic. If you were there you know it was a sight to see; if you weren't, I'm sure you've heard about it. "Can't Hold Us" ringing through the Dome while surrounded by a group of peers was unforgettable.
4. You probably sing the fight song while spelling Idaho.
And once you've successfully spelt the word, you probably continue "go, go, go!"
5. You tailgate.
Probably more than you attend football games, but you've learned to stick with what you're good at. Come rain or shine on Saturday you've geared up, beer-ed up and ready to honor the age old tradition of: 'win or loose we booze.'
6. You own a Brita.
Or any other kind of water filtration system. Here in Moscow, sink water just won't do and when you do have to drink from the sink you resemble this cat.
7. Outside football venues confused you.
You mean to tell me that not all college teams have some sort of dome? You've come to know and love the Kibbie as your go-to place Vandal Football and the parking lot as your beloved tailgate destination.
8. You've experienced the two seasons Moscow has to offer.
You have the ever uncomfortable and stinky summer months, i.e. August, September and May, while the remaining months have you designing heated jackets in your head and wondering how something such as the wind could be so painful.
9. Tubs: a common unit of measurement for those of us who don't believe in 8-10 ounces of beer.
One of my favorite stories about my parents courtship here at U of I back in the 80s is my dad's killer pickup line: "Do they serve tubs here?" It just goes to show how seriously us Vandals take tradition... and beer.
10. You've grown accustomed to walking.
Mostly just walking the hills, but either way, it's really making your calves look good.
11. You've recently been to The Club, are heading to The Club or just waiting to turn 21 so you can experience The Club.
If you can't go, it's like missing out on the best party of the weekend every weekend. Even if The Club isn't 'your style' you still go there, because that's where everyone is.
