Bring back the beer barrel?

[ptcarter]

Who’s it bettering… it’s really pointless

So who is it bettering? (this is gonna be good)

 

[ButchPlz]

Ok troll, that’s my take… what exactly am I out of touch with? Who’s pining for this to make a comeback lol

I didn't argue that it was your take. It's still trash. There are clearly several people that like trophy games and want this one back. And unless you are sub-30, you better fact-check your own "old timers" take.

 

[BenGrimm]

I feel like if it was only up to TN it would be back.

But when you only get to hoist the trophy a hand full of times in a century I can totally understand UK’s lack of interest

 

[lukeneyland]

The barrel went away in 1998. This has nothing to do with what idiots in this country call “snowflake” or “cancel culture.”

It’s the same philosophy and style of behavior. Just because we didn’t call it that term 25 years ago doesn’t make it materially different

 

[Volador]

Just called it "The Barrel".

Dang, I cannot believe I was just politically correct. Dang.........

 

[NighthawkVol]

It’s the same philosophy and style of behavior. Just because we didn’t call it that term 25 years ago doesn’t make it materially different

You referring to the folks boycotting Bud Light or the ones trying to get books banned from schools?

 

[goooooovols]

So who is it bettering? (this is gonna be good)

To be candid my brother was an alcoholic for many years and his daughter was killed in a drunk driving speed incident on the spur between pigeon forge and gatlinburg. Our family is probably sensitive to the potential effects of alcohol but i remember reading an article shortly after the accident that was the reason they discontinued the barrel where the family was appreciative and thankful for the thought put into that decision.

Now to me and that family a decision that could be made to reinstate a meaningless barrel to a game that will happen and have a winner regardless maybe an after thought to some but I know it has been a statement that many were proud that the Universities decided to make.

And I’ll apologize for being passionate about it but like I said I’ve seen my family pretty effected by poor decisions.

 

[ptcarter]

To be candid my brother was an alcoholic for many years and his daughter was killed in a drunk driving speed incident on the spur between pigeon forge and gatlinburg. Our family is probably sensitive to the potential effects of alcohol but i remember reading an article shortly after the accident that was the reason they discontinued the barrel where the family was appreciative and thankful for the thought put into that decision.

Now to me and that family a decision that could be made to reinstate a meaningless barrel to a game that will happen and have a winner regardless maybe an after thought to some but I know it has been a statement that many were proud that the Universities decided to make.

And I’ll apologize for being passionate about it but like I said I’ve seen my family pretty effected by poor decisions.

Great answer. Thank you for sharing and sad for the loss of your niece. Some folks here like to just push peoples buttons, but you know, we all have our reasons. I still think the beer barrel is a "McGuffin". Not sure what that is? Alfred Hitchcock made use of these in his movies.

Wiki defines it as: In fiction, a MacGuffin (sometimes McGuffin) is an object, device, or event that is necessary to the plot and the motivation of the characters, but insignificant, unimportant, or irrelevant in itself.

In other words, this back and forth MacGuffin manifests itself in the form of a barrel that once housed an alcoholic beverage. It could be any object, for example, an old football helmet, a piece of quartz, a paperweight with scores on the side. Anything would fill the purpose of the barrel. In my mind and in most, the barrel no longer has any link to being drunk alcohol or any of that, it's just an object the victor keeps to babysit for a season (much like the Stanley cup in hockey). That's how I see it and also if you look at the pictures, the people having temporary possession of the damn thing sure to seem like they are having fun, which is what this whole "football" fandom experience is about. Anyway, I promised your answer was good and I wasn't wrong.

 

[WillisWG]

Just called it "The Barrel".

Dang, I cannot believe I was just politically correct. Dang.........

It's OK, you weren't too PC, that's where people run into trouble.

 

[goooooovols]

Great answer. Thank you for sharing and sad for the loss of your niece. Some folks here like to just push peoples buttons, but you know, we all have our reasons. I still think the beer barrel is a "McGuffin". Not sure what that is? Alfred Hitchcock made use of these in his movies.

Wiki defines it as: In fiction, a MacGuffin (sometimes McGuffin) is an object, device, or event that is necessary to the plot and the motivation of the characters, but insignificant, unimportant, or irrelevant in itself.

In other words, this back and forth MacGuffin manifests itself in the form of a barrel that once housed an alcoholic beverage. It could be any object, for example, an old football helmet, a piece of quartz, a paperweight with scores on the side. Anything would fill the purpose of the barrel. In my mind and in most, the barrel no longer has any link to being drunk alcohol or any of that, it's just an object the victor keeps to babysit for a season (much like the Stanley cup in hockey). That's how I see it and also if you look at the pictures, the people having temporary possession of the damn thing sure to seem like they are having fun, which is what this whole "football" fandom experience is about. Anyway, I promised your answer was good and I wasn't wrong.

Yeah not fun times and I know I’m sensitive on the subject still but I appreciate your the history and tradition behind it.

 

[lukeneyland]

You referring to the folks boycotting Bud Light or the ones trying to get books banned from schools?

What are you talking about? I’m referring to the decision to quit exchanging the beer barrel

 

[Volfan1000]

Make the trophy a water barrel.

 

[NighthawkVol]

What are you talking about? I’m referring to the decision to quit exchanging the beer barrel

You said banning the beer barrel is the “same philosophy and style” as today’s “snowflake culture” (which others call “cancel culture” or simply “cancelling”). Was just wondering which examples of today’s cancel culture and snowflakes you’re comparing it to.

But I think you knew what I meant.

 

[Orange.]

I have never missed the beer barrel. I simply wish to stomp Kentucky every year. If, in addition to that annual beatdown, KY is further deemed unworthy of a game trophy being at stake, so much the better.

 

[CNCVol88]

It’s a dead tradition with no value to resurrect… so why bring it back for a bunch of old timers to relive? Regardless of what you or I might feel of the message it could send to a broader audience, it is evident via this forum that it could hold some negative opinions. All I’m saying is better left retired.

You're entitled to your wrong opinions but you don't have to post your Ls publicly for ridicule.

 

[lukeneyland]

You said banning the beer barrel is the “same philosophy and style” as today’s “snowflake culture” (which others call “cancel culture” or simply “cancelling”). Was just wondering which examples of today’s cancel culture and snowflakes you’re comparing it to.

But I think you knew what I meant.

No I didn’t know what you were going for. A pretty decent comparison could be how baseball has changed the “disabled list” to the “injured list”. Somehow the term disabled is now offensive. It’s virtue signaling as well, which is an annoying phenomenon that is way older than the term snowflake

 

[lukeneyland]

To be candid my brother was an alcoholic for many years and his daughter was killed in a drunk driving speed incident on the spur between pigeon forge and gatlinburg. Our family is probably sensitive to the potential effects of alcohol but i remember reading an article shortly after the accident that was the reason they discontinued the barrel where the family was appreciative and thankful for the thought put into that decision.

Now to me and that family a decision that could be made to reinstate a meaningless barrel to a game that will happen and have a winner regardless maybe an after thought to some but I know it has been a statement that many were proud that the Universities decided to make.

And I’ll apologize for being passionate about it but like I said I’ve seen my family pretty effected by poor decisions.

I just read this and I’m sorry for what has happened to the people you love. I disagree on the overall matter of the barrel but I’m very sorry about everything.

 

[WillisWG]

No I didn’t know what you were going for. A pretty decent comparison could be how baseball has changed the “disabled list” to the “injured list”. Somehow the term disabled is now offensive. It’s virtue signaling as well, which is an annoying phenomenon that is way older than the term snowflake

What a unique perspective you have. Before now I would not have spent anytime thinking about something so trivial, now that I have I realize I can't get that time back.

Good day. Today I report player X is on the disabled list.

What happened Coach?

He injured his throwing arm.

 

[jackaro]

I say bring it back and call it the Pickle Barrel, maybe even get Vlasic to sponser it. I think it is a lot of fun to play for a trophy against a traditional rival.

 

[lukeneyland]

What a unique perspective you have. Before now I would not have spent anytime thinking about something so trivial, now that I have I realize I can't get that time back.

Good day. Today I report player X is on the disabled list.

What happened Coach?

He injured his throwing arm.

Funny you complain about time but took the time to respond. It’s the why not the what that matters with what I’m talking about regarding MLB

 

[goooooovols]

You're entitled to your wrong opinions but you don't have to post your Ls publicly for ridicule.

This^ is what’s wrong with our world today.

Have some perspective… my situation is just one of literally millions who are effected by similar things. People’s real lives are more important than some barrel or football game, grow up.

 

[AustinMem]

Add something to Alabama or Georgia, but a trophy for beating Kentucky? Nah, let's leave participation trophies out of college football. Losing to Kentucky should get you a Fired trophy.

 

[Volstar65]

This^ is what’s wrong with our world today.

Have some perspective… my situation is just one of literally millions who are effected by similar things. People’s real lives are more important than some barrel or football game, grow up.

I agree. Just because someone has an opinion about something doesn’t make it wrong, it is an opinion. Your and my thought on the matter. Some people think their opinion is correct and attack those who differ. I appreciate you standing up for your principles.

 

[butchna]

Add something to Alabama or Georgia, but a trophy for beating Kentucky? Nah, let's leave participation trophies out of college football. Losing to Kentucky should get you a Fired trophy.

It’s been a harbinger of such…dating back to Dooley.