Talk:Guns Up

Article name

Should the name of the article be changed to "Wreck 'em Tech", like the Hook 'em Horns or Sic 'em Bears articles? Almosthonest06 (talk) 04:00, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

"Wreck 'em Tech" seems more in keeping with the fight song than with the hand gesture. "Hook 'em Horns" = horns hand sign; "Sic 'em Bears" = bear claw; "Gig 'em Aggies" = gig (barbed stake used for stabbing frogs). I've most commonly heard the Tech hand signal called "guns up"; but, admittedly, I'm mostly on the outside looking in. Until we come to a decision, I've created a redirect for Wreck 'em Tech. →Wordbuilder (talk) 04:50, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

Ok, the redirection should take care of it. I know here at Tech people say "Get your Guns Up!" and stuff like that but I wasn't sure if the phrase "Wreck 'em" went with the hand sign like "Hook 'em" does.Almosthonest06 (talk) 05:02, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

I was thinking along the lines of "Get your Guns Up!" when I created the article. Glad the redirect takes care of it. If you have any other concerns or think of anything at Tech that needs an article, let me know. →Wordbuilder (talk) 14:48, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

Citation for Guns Up

Do we really need a citation for elbows being bent or straight? If its is absolutely necessary we could add more pictures of the hand gestures. There are countless examples of people doing the guns up both ways.

Also, the section removed about "The idea is that the Red Raiders will figuratively shoot down their opponents." with a citation - this idea or concept is not found in the linked citation. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mattwalterstx (talk • contribs) 22:02, 5 October 2011 (UTC)

If it's so important that it has to be in the article, it shouldn't be difficult to find a reliable source to support that the arms have to be held in a certain position. Pictures aren't sufficient proof as I've seen plenty where people are not holding their arms in the V or U position (here for instance). Figuratively shooting down the opponent was in the source text when the article was created. Since it is not longer there, it should not be here either. →Wordbuilder (talk) 23:48, 5 October 2011 (UTC)

Whats better, more information or less? If you know how to do the Guns Up, you've probably done this both ways. Also, why remove the part about the universal greeting? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mattwalterstx (talk • contribs) 20:11, 6 October 2011 (UTC)

More information is usually better as long as it conforms to Wikipedia guidelines. Everything you added previously did not. →Wordbuilder (talk) 20:41, 6 October 2011 (UTC)

If you really care about this page, and about making it right - quit deleting the information, and assist getting it into format. I cringe that you are hawking every Texas Tech article this way. Its people like you that insure Wikipedia contains dated, and many times incorrect information. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.142.188.119 (talk) 21:41, 7 October 2011 (UTC)

It has to be cited, but can't be quoted. I think you are a little too attached to this page Christian. Why do you undo every reasonable edited item. My comments are cited with newer sources.