Where did the AU term "Fambly" come from?

[Alabama22]

I've heard this for years and wasn't quite sure where the word "fambly" came from. I understand how they use the term "Auburn Family" all the time. Is "fambly" derived from the pronunciation of "family" by Pat Dye, David Housel or somebody else? I believe I've heard Pat Dye pronounce the word incorrectly, but just not sure if it came from him. Either way, it's hilarious!

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

This is gonna be good.


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[AUTigers001]

You mean that's not how you say it?

 

[gman4tide]

I thought 'ol pat pronounced it "fam-bu-ly"...but anyways, yes. My understanding is it came from pat.

 

[CrimsonEyeshade]

I thought 'ol pat pronounced it "fam-bu-ly"...but anyways, yes. My understanding is it came from pat.

It became truly irritating when Chizik arrived. On most occasions "The Family" often appeared in the same sentence with its nauseating first cousin: "All In."

Put together, we have a remake of "All In The Family" in which the main characters once again behave stupidly, say tasteless things and look accusingly at the rest of the world.

 

[Special K]

I think a few visual aids and examples will clear it up for you:

Typical fambly emo guy:

One of the cousins running the fambly business:

Aunt Janie picking up a date:

Fambly wedding picture:

Grandma:

Grandpa:

Fambly members that actually have degrees:

Fambly vacation:

Fambly beauty queen:

Fambly spiritual adviser:

Typical fambly fiancee:

Brains of the fambly:

 

[hollisx4]

Speaking of Pat Dye, I used to love the way he would roll out the word elig-i-bili-ty in his southern drawl:tongue:

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Speaking of Pat Dye, I used to love the way he would roll out the word elig-i-bili-ty in his southern drawl:tongue:

I know many outside the souf make fun of that long drawn out drawl but to me it is classic when I come across someone who still has it.

 

[CrimsonProf]

I know many outside the souf make fun of that long drawn out drawl but to me it is classic when I come across someone who still has it.

thumbs up - CPD may be a cheat and a drunk, but I loved hearing him on Finebaum, and I love his Alabama parks commercials with Coach Stallings and Coach Bowden.

 

[GrayTide]

It's not just auburn, listen to Dabo he talks incessantly about the Clemson fambly.

 

[Special K]

It's not just auburn, listen to Dabo he talks incessantly about the Clemson fambly.

Well, Clemson is just Auburn with a lake, right?

 

[BamaJama17]

Well, Clemson is just Auburn with a lake, right?

Yeah kinda like an alternate universe.


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[rolltide7854]

Speaking of Pat Dye, I used to love the way he would roll out the word elig-i-bili-ty in his southern drawl:tongue:

The way I understand of what it takes to have elig-i-bili-ty at the barn is the ability to tie your shoes. Although they may have tutors do it for them.

 

[TNBama]

I always thought it was to keep from confusing them with their northern mafia cousins.

 

[Crimson1967]

Yeah kinda like an alternate universe.


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I was in Clemson for work once and decided I wanted a Clemson t-shirt. I went in a couple stores on campus and it looked like a barn shop. I just couldn't bring myself to get one.

 

[BamaJama17]

I was in Clemson for work once and decided I wanted a Clemson t-shirt. I went in a couple stores on campus and it looked like a barn shop. I just couldn't bring myself to get one.

Well how do you compare the fans. I met plenty and they have me no problems.


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[Alasippi]

I think a few visual aids and examples will clear it up for you:

Typical fambly emo guy:

One of the cousins running the fambly business:

Aunt Janie picking up a date:

Fambly wedding picture:

Grandma:

Grandpa:

Fambly members that actually have degrees:

Fambly vacation:

Fambly beauty queen:

Fambly spiritual adviser:

Typical fambly fiancee:

Brains of the fambly:

I like Aunt Janie

 

[TUSKtimes]

Pat always believed there was no "i" in family. Legend has it, the "b" was later added when he was particularly inspired after one of his favorite evening brews.

 

[Special K]

I like Aunt Janie

You wouldn't say that after your first visit to the county health department.

 

[Crimson1967]

Well how do you compare the fans. I met plenty and they have me no problems.


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Never had any encounters with fans, I was only there a couple days.