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Since when did swagger become normalized in sports?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by RedRedemption, Nov 28, 2010.

  1. RedRedemption

    RedRedemption Member

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    Just curious. Who even started the trend of describing athletes as having swagger?
     
    #1 RedRedemption, Nov 28, 2010
  2. liljojo

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    I think I remember Arenas talking about his "swag" a couple years ago when he drained a game winning 3 from a mile away and turned around to celebrate before it dropped in.

    First I heard of it, but I doubt he started it.
     
    #2 liljojo, Nov 28, 2010
  3. KingStevo10

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    #3 KingStevo10, Nov 28, 2010
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    Fail!
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    #4 KingStevo10, Nov 28, 2010
  5. RoxSqaud

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    This is swagger.

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    #5 RoxSqaud, Nov 28, 2010
  6. KingStevo10

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    Swagger Wagon Family!
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    #6 KingStevo10, Nov 29, 2010
  7. RedRedemption

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    Heh, to rephrase. I meant, when did broadcasters and commentators coin the term swagger to describe players. :grin:
     
    #7 RedRedemption, Nov 29, 2010
  8. Shroopy2

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    Why should a professional organization stoop low to using terms which originated within the "urban" setting... they are "better" than that.


    Even if for lack of a better term, I think swagger is a decent all encompassing 1-word term. Its effective in what its describing- positive unflinching confidence with a little bravado with a little upbeat energy
     
    #8 Shroopy2, Nov 29, 2010
  9. vinsensual

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    Holler at a player when you see him in the streets. 4 times!
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    #9 vinsensual, Nov 29, 2010
  10. got em COACH

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    I pledge to the swagg of the united swagger of america, and to the republic for which it swagg, one swagg nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and swagger for all
     
    #10 got em COACH, Nov 29, 2010
  11. ferrari77

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    I've mentioned a few times how that word's become so overused it's insanely annoying.
     
    #11 ferrari77, Nov 29, 2010
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    #12 brooksstephens, Nov 29, 2010
  13. Svpernaut

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    It took some real swagger for the OP to make this post.
     
    #13 Svpernaut, Nov 29, 2010
  14. Jontro

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    Ferreals, even spelling bee commentators use it now.
     
    #14 Jontro, Nov 29, 2010
  15. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Since Muhammad Ali
     
    #15 REEKO_HTOWN, Nov 29, 2010
  16. dbigfeet

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    dont forget Broadway Joe.
     
    #16 dbigfeet, Nov 29, 2010
  17. DonkeyMagic

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    babe ruth
     
    #17 DonkeyMagic, Nov 29, 2010
  18. Svpernaut

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    Don't confuse swagger with hunger.
     
    #18 Svpernaut, Nov 29, 2010
  19. Carl Herrera

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    Probably before even the days of Roman gladiators?
     
    #19 Carl Herrera, Nov 29, 2010
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