Saying "the U" when referring to Utah or "the Y" when referring to BYU is cringy

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Sep 21, 2022
6:30:46am

fbguru All-American

Saying "the U" when referring to Utah or "the Y" when referring to BYU is cringy

At least to me. Am I alone in that?

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Saying "the U" when referring to Utah or "the Y" when referring to BYU is cringy

fbguru

9/21/22 6:30am

It goes back pretty far, I think. I grew up hearing it and I still use it.

m0resn0w

9/21/22 6:32am

It’s especially cringey to say “the U” because nationwide “the U” is Miami.

Reasonable1

9/21/22 6:33am

Except no one in Miami calls it the U. It’s UM.

Cabadapeste

9/21/22 6:39am

🤷‍♂️

Reasonable1

9/21/22 6:55am

Which is the dumbest thing ever, but hey, it's Miami and it minimizes Utah.

Corn Pop

9/21/22 6:40am

Was the Y and the U of U growing up here in Utah in the 80s

9/21/22 6:35am

My grandparents used to say "The BYU." How about that?

Carnac

9/21/22 6:37am

I like it. It is THE BYU. Suck it, Idaho and Hawaii.

mobomanjoe

9/21/22 6:43am

Those letters are literally cemented onto the mountains next to the schools.

mobomanjoe

9/21/22 6:37am

Yes, you are alone.

Ozymandias

9/21/22 6:45am

BYU and Utah have been referred to as the Y and the U for many decades, at

neboutefan

9/21/22 6:47am

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9/21/22 6:47am

If Utah struggles w/ their national identity, think about Miami (OH)’s struggle.

mobomanjoe

9/21/22 6:57am

RE: Saying "the U" when referring to Utah or "the Y" when referring to BYU is

TheHop

9/21/22 6:57am

It’s normal for everyone who grew up in Utah. Not cringy at all.

BlooCoog

9/21/22 7:19am

So maybe it's growing up in Utah that is cringy. Got it. My poor kids.

fbguru

9/21/22 7:23am

Utah’s awesome. Some of the best outdoor opportunities in the world. Your kids

BlooCoog

9/21/22 8:49am

RE: Saying "the U" when referring to Utah or "the Y" when referring to BYU is

BYU Grounds

9/21/22 7:36am

I prefer to say uu. In high school we called it the u of u. 'Cringy' is cringy.

Benfica1

9/21/22 7:44am

Hey, at least I didn't say "cringe". That would have been cringe-worthy.

fbguru

9/21/22 8:09am

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