Yes, I'm completely fascinated by you folks. I went to the website and read the "about us" section and, while it was very informative and well-written, it really didn't give me the nitty-gritty. Here's what I'm curious about: How long have you guys been members? What's the beer of choice? What is the male to female ratio? Is there a mother hen of the group? What's the most popular tailgate meal? Who made the big beautiful banner that I saw in Columbus? How do I get a t-shirt? Who's the craziest of the bunch? How old is the oldest member? How young is the youngest member? Are you annoyed by some strange chick from Michigan asking you all these questions? Just curious ...
I've been a member since '95 The Beer changes (or stays the same depending on the teams win streak) Usually something good like DOS XX or Fosters I'd say on any given game day the ratio can go grom 70/30 to 60/40 guys to girls No mother hens, lots of horny roosters though The food at our tailgates are far to vast to mention. It's a veritable food cornocopia Srdan made that banner. It rocks... PM McOwen for a tshirt Loco William is certifiable....only member of the Barra ever to get tossed on the way INTO the stadium Fernando or Grillmaster, who knows? we all act like kids... The Gman soon to be replaced by Alex Solares Never annoyed by a chick from Michigan as I'm A HUGE MICHIGAN FAN GO BLUE!
I know I speak for a lot of the members ('sup Chico, Natty Bo) when I say "The next one" as beer of choice....
I don't think we try to get to know each other that well during the tailgates Would Oscar, Chico, or Red&Black be "the mother hen"??? .... I know if they think that was serious, I'm gettin' kicked in the roosters ...... Those of us who like chicks, and even most that don't, all like strange chicks, regardless of their state
* Joined this year. * The free kind. * When consuming free beer, I really can't come up with these kind of ratios. * Something grilled that used to be an animal at some point. * Not sure, don't know which banner it was. * Anyone else want to handle this one? * Don't know. * Don't know. * I dated a strange chick from Michigan once, so I've been through it before.
My GF and I started coming last season; but officially joined at the beginning of this season. We would have joined earlier but Chico was afraid we'd drink all the beer. It changes. It tends to stay the same as long as we keep winning, it seems like. It was XX for a long time; it's been Shiner earlier this year. I dunno what it is now. God no. Dave and Vicky's fried whole turkey. I went to grad school in Ann Arbor; I got used to it. P.S. Go Blue.
Heck, just go to the Photo Gallery on barra-brava.com and check out the pictures. If a picture is worth a thousand words, there must be several million words there describing La Barra Brava. The Barra's got a laid-back vibe until stoked by some idiot referee or security guard. Everyone looks out after each other, when it's time to get some. As a Barreño, your pain is our pain, your joy is our joy. The Barra tailgate is its own phenomenon. Hope you can visit some time. Wear black and red. GM
A paying member for just this season, but tailgated with them prior. Whatever is cold. Lots of dudes and a bunch of chicks If there is, we'll surely grill it at some point I think the deep fried turkey has been the biggest hit, brownies are always appreciated. Old? No. Senile? Maybe. I have found, they start as early as conception What's a Michigan?
How long have you guys been members? - Just this year. Been a DC United fan and season ticket holder for years. What's the beer of choice? - for me? Duvel. For the Barra? Whatever Owen brings in the keg. What is the male to female ratio? It's not a TOTAL sausage fest, but it's definitely more men than women. Is there a mother hen of the group? a what? This ain't no knitting circle. What's the most popular tailgate meal? Beer. Who made the big beautiful banner that I saw in Columbus? Srdan - He goes by BBBulldog on these boards. How do I get a t-shirt? Ask McOwen, as noted earlier Who's the craziest of the bunch? What kind of Crazy? JoeSoccerFan attends every reserve match and provides details here on the boards. That's crazy dedicated. MikeLastort has set himself on fire a few times. That's pretty crazy. How old is the oldest member? I have no idea. How young is the youngest member? G-Man is what? 3 or 4? He's probably the youngest that can actually say Barra Brava. Are you annoyed by some strange chick from Michigan asking you all these questions? wait... does the chick part having anything to do with the mother hen reference earlier? Are you angling for a position? Just curious ... like bi-curious? That's cool. we don't discriminate.
-Member for several years, hung out for a few before that. -Whatever's in the keg. -Dunno. -We got the Elders to keep the peace, or lead the posee (sp?) when ******** hits the fan. Like when the Jersey Scum bum rushed La Norte. -I like the Saltenias Chico brings. -Already answered. -McOwen. -Loco William. -Dunno -Garth. That kid's hard core!! -Not at all.
How long have you guys been members? - Joined last year. Also just started learning about Soccer last year. Came to one game and got hooked. Soccer isn't very bigwhere I'm from. What's the beer of choice? - Mmmmm...........beer. What is the male to female ratio? Not really sure on that. Lots of guys and girls. Is there a mother hen of the group? haha....no What's the most popular tailgate meal? Chico's Saltenas are awesome! Who made the big beautiful banner that I saw in Columbus? Srdan does an awesome job on all of the banners/flags. How do I get a t-shirt? McOwen Who's the craziest of the bunch? I think everyone in the Barra is pretty crazy. You're sure to have a good time, if you make down here. How old is the oldest member? There are a few well aged characters amongst us. How young is the youngest member? Yeah, I'd say G-Man is the youngest. What's he about 5? Are you annoyed by some strange chick from Michigan asking you all these questions? We love meeting strange chicks. Hope to see y'all in DC sometime.
<laughs> Honestly, if I lived in the DC area, I would probably be the mother hen of the group. I'm quite the nurturer. And, well, I am a mom. Got three little ducklings - my eldest daughter just turned 6 and my twin daughters will be 4 in November. So yeah, I've got that cluckin' thing down.
How long have you guys been members? Unsure???? What's the beer of choice? All...but the cold kind is the best! What is the male to female ratio? $hit I suck @ math...If you draw a picture I may be able to figure that out... Is there a mother hen of the group? No hen...but if you get lost someone will make sure you get home alive....! What's the most popular tailgate meal? Its a toss-up....everyone brings whatever and you kinda just eat a world of food...Though the Slow cooked Roast Beef is my Fav....! Who made the big beautiful banner that I saw in Columbus? Some dude who needs a Green card! How do I get a t-shirt?..Show us your (*)(*)'s and you have one of my extras! Who's the craziest of the bunch? The Monkey!!...or...Depends on where...when...and what they have taken in the last 24hours...! How old is the oldest member?....The Keg is the Fountain of youth..all are young! How young is the youngest member?..????? Are you annoyed by some strange chick from Michigan asking you all these questions? The stranger the better!!!! ~worm~
member of the barra for 3 years beer of choice is Abbots Ale..keg is usually yuengling lager...fine by me not enough women gman is my nephew...he will be six in july...and yes he rocks...if he was old enough i think he would have a United tattoo just like his uncle. Serge is the banner master. these answers are out of order cause i cant remember ohh..craziest memeber....hmmmm probably Oscar...cause he continues to call us his friends, and continues to be the Hefe.
I just joined. The beer varies, but is always cold...and quick to go! Nobody appears to be in charge. I like that. More guys than girls. While I'm married myself, I wouldn't mind seeing more eye candy--I mean, gender equity. (Seriously, it's about 60/40-70/30 men/women). Grilled meats, apparantly. I never got MY t-shirt, so I wouldn't know. I've got a laminated official membership pass, though. There are some grizzled-looking members, and some kids. Being crazy is a pre-requisite. As I mentioned, I'm married--I don't get questioned by strange chicks nearly enough.
male to female ratio is best in the world. I think BBB ratio is probably 100 to 1 or less. I only know about one girl in the first squad ever and that's fairly recent. Prolly similar to other groups in Eu or SA tho
Hi! How long have you guys been members? Started attending games in '02, Barra mid-03 season. What's the beer of choice? For me, none, I don't drink alcohol. What is the male to female ratio? too many guys! Is there a mother hen of the group? Not really, but then again I don't have a hen anyways. What's the most popular tailgate meal? I usually grill Brats, dogs, something like that. I have seen roast beef, a cajun boil, Fried turkeys, smoked turkey breasts, Carne asada, all sorts of too yummy stuff. Who made the big beautiful banner that I saw in Columbus? There are some amazingly creative people in our happy band! You should have seen the banners for last season's division final against the Revs. How do I get a t-shirt? Wuwahahahaha Who's the craziest of the bunch? William How old is the oldest member? Dunno, chronological age, Chico is one of the eldest of the founding elders. How young is the youngest member? Since my son "G-Man", his name is Garth has been so frequently named, I guess it's him. He started attending games at 3 and in the Barra at 4. G will be 6 July 18th. Yall come on down and experience the real deal of a home game. Our road warriors done good, but the Barra Brava is AMAZING. RMDad (Mark)
How long have you guys been members? I've been a member since the Harbour View game on the frozen tundra. I've been a United fan for about a year though, first game was Forest. What's the beer of choice? I prefer a nice sativa myself. What is the male to female ratio? Too high, but then, 1 to 1 wouldn't satisfy me. Is there a mother hen of the group? Worm? What's the most popular tailgate meal? My special brownies, of course......... How do I get a t-shirt? Be the 10th caller. Who's the craziest of the bunch? Crazy-intense: Big Willie Style Crazy-absolutely-lost-his-sh¡t: URWormFood Are you annoyed by some strange chick from Michigan asking you all these questions? Only because you're apparently not single.
How long have you guys been members? Classifed: Approx. 1998 (give or take a year) Technically I have always been a member. People have called me a dick for a long time. In fact, most Barra are also "members." What's the beer of choice? Cold or warm...but not hot. What is the male to female ratio? Better than most suppporters clubs, but there is always room for improvement. We also actually have proof that hot women attend MLS games. Is there a mother hen of the group? No and no. We are led by dominant, virile male monkey types. Hot women do tell us to come back home after 11pm though. What's the most popular tailgate meal? Saltenas, Ernel's BBQ chicken and carne asada How do I get a t-shirt? Owen or myself. We'll work out the details sugar . Who's the craziest of the bunch? Martin (in jail for 10-15years), William, Ceasar,Nick, Oscar, me, Rob, Chico, Owen... too many to count. As in mentally "touched" hands down it's Worm. Are you annoyed by some strange chick from Michigan asking you all these questions? Only if you're terrorist, FBI agent or Crew fan. I have to contest the youngest crown. My boy Liam is 2.5 years old and has an old school Barra jersey given to him by uncle Oscar while he was but a glint in my eye and bump in his momma's belly. He was also conceived the night after pops was ejected from RFK. He's also kicked the ball around in Lot 8 and witnessed a 6-2 Metro thumping.