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Are you a real Husky? By: Rich “Malamute” Linde “What is a real Husky? I’m not sure what that may
be. But I do know a Husky when I’m wont to see.” -- Ode to King Redoubt
(1990-1998)
1. Because it is too stressful to watch a Husky game on live
TV, you record it and watch it later, knowing the final score. (Yes, No) 2. After you record a Husky game on videotape, you make a
copy and store it in a safety deposit box. (Yes, No) 3. You have 200 or more videotapes of Husky games
cataloged in storage. (Yes, No) 4. You bought four season tickets at the Don James Center,
even though your spouse threatened you with divorce. (Yes, No) 5. You own a Siberian husky or an Alaskan malamute, even
though your spouse threatens you with divorce. (Yes, No) 6. You have a seat in the Tyee section at the Don James
Center, and, game in and game out, nearby fans repeatedly holler at you, “Sit down
and shut up.” (Yes, No) 7. You never leave a Husky game before the fat lady sings.
(Yes, No) 8. You attended the Miami football game, the 65-7 debacle,
and then bought tickets for the Holiday Bowl. (Yes, No) 9. You attend at least three Husky road games per year;
any Husky sport counts. (Yes, No) 10. You think the Huskies can beat the Seahawks. (Yes, No) 11. You choke up as you sing, “Bow Down to
Washington.” (Yes, No) 12. You have no problem with sitting in a row labeled
“obstructed view.” (Yes, No) 13. Just watching the Husky band perform or just walking
into Husky Stadium gives you the chills. (Yes, No) 14. At one time, you read the “Washington Football Media
Guide” from cover to cover, all umpteen pages of it. (Yes, No) 15. You know the numbers and names of the three Husky
football greats who had their numbers retired. (Yes, No) 16. You might have burned your draft card, but you’ll
never burn your alumni card, being a paid up member for life. (Yes, No) 17. The car you drive is painted purple and gold. (Yes,
No) 18. When you honk your car’s horn, it plays the notes to the lyrics, “Heaven help the foes of Washington.” (Yes, No 19. You think Ted Miller (Husky beat writer, Seattle
P-I) is anti-Husky. (Yes, No) 20. Once you wore a purple shirt, with Husky logo, to a
black-tie affair. (Yes, No) 21. You cancelled your subscription to one of the local newspapers because you thought it was a Husky-hating rag. (Yes, No) 22. You hate the color green and
never buy a Nike sports product, unless, of course, it has a Husky logo on it.
(Yes, No) 23. Once your Alaskan malamute or Siberian husky ripped a hole in
somebody’s green pants. (Yes, No) 24. You contributed money to Torchy Torrance’s, “Greater Washington Advertising Association.” (Yes, No) 25. Although you’re a member of the Animal Rights
Association, you go duck hunting in the fall. (Yes, No) 26. Standing eyeball to eyeball with a Coug fan, who had
you outsized and outgunned, you said, “Up your WAZZU.” (Yes, No) 27. You've attended at least 50 Husky games and have never once booed the team and/or its coaches. (Yes, No) 28. You've given either Spirit or Junior or another Husky mascot a pat on the head. (Yes, No) 29. You never went to Washington, but you are as loyal to the Huskies as any alum. (Yes, No) 30. After the hurly burly is done and the battle is lost or won, you're still a Husky. (Yes, No) Grade (number of yeses) A canine with feathers: 0-3
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You think of yourself as a real Husky, but how do you
prove it to others, let alone to yourself? In the loyalty test below, see how
many depictions sound familiar.