7 reasons Vandy and their students are the absolute worst

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="300"] This is not my car, but I like the bumper sticker on the right. I bet the others will be a hit in the comments section.[/caption] I have lived in Nashville for more than eight years. Although I will always consider myself a Kentuckian, I love my city and just about everything that comes with it. The only things I dislike about Nashville are 1) that people can still smoke in bars (seriously, enough, it's gross), and 2) Vandy students. Over the years, Vandy students have managed to make it near the top of my hate list for a variety of reasons. They annoy me so much I moved to the opposite side of the city to get away from them, and even then, they still venture into my neighborhood on nights they're "slumming it." (Before I go any further, I'll say I'm sure there are several nice Vandy students, mostly in graduate school, and I have friends who work there. It's a fine and respectable institution. And, as a longtime UK football fan, I can't hate on most of the Vandy fan base, especially those who grew up cheering for Vandy and supported them during the worst of times. That would just be hypocritical. So, consider this rant to be about the douchiest of the douches.) Here are some reasons Vandy and their students are the absolute worst.

They're so damn awkward

Look, I went to Davidson. I used to dress up as Hermoine Granger for Harry Potter book release parties. I fully admit that I am a nerd. But I feel like there is a distinct difference between a nerd and a dork. Nerds accept their nerdiness, while dorks constantly try to be cool and therefore never will be. Most Vandy students are dorks. They're so dorky that they made a video with instructions on how to dance at frat parties: http://youtu.be/fCMFL-UKzY8 I should really just end this post right there. I mean, come on.

All of the entitlement

If Vandy students aren't dorks, they're "bros." So many rich kids with so much entitlement. Decked out in designer threads and wayfarers, they usually drive huge cars and are incredibly rude to whomever they encounter. Just ask any server in town. They're so snobby that for several years, they actually cheered "We ARE the 1%" at basketball games. Here's a good example of a "bro": Vandy sophomore quarterback Patton Robinette. The name alone screams Vandy, as do some of his Instagram pictures. A sampling, with his captions underneath: Gag.

"New money" football entitlement

Their entitlement has even spilled over into football. You would think that as a fellow former cellar dweller, most Vandy fans would handle their recent success in a humble manner, but no. While Franklin was here, they strutted around town like peacocks, taking every opportunity to remind fans of other schools just how good the new Vandy football is. I liken this to how "new money" people act, which is kind of ironic since many Vanderbilt students actually come from old money. Case in point, this sign seen at a Vandy game two years ago: Seriously?? You used to be in the basement, stop it.

The Anchor Down cheer

When James Franklin took over, he tried to start several new traditions at Vandy, including the "Anchor Down" cheer. After every first down, the crowd chants "ANCHOR! DOWN!", which in nautical terms, means stop. Franklin said that he wanted to slogan to represent the team drawing a line in the sand, but using it after first downs is just confusing. Isn't that when you want to move?? Wouldn't it make more sense to say it on a third down on defense or something? Regardless, the slogan is everywhere, from the field to their uniforms for the opening game against Temple and even that got them in trouble.

The fog horn

If you've liveblogged a UK/Vandy football game in the past few years, you've heard us make fun of Vandy's fog horn. It's actually called "The Admiral," but I can neither refer to it as that or hear it without laughing. After each touchdown or big play, the sound the horn, which sounds roughly like this: HEEEEEEEEEEEEERNH. It's hilarious!

The giant gold anchor

During the "Star Walk" (their Cat Walk), the players carry a giant gold anchor, which also accompanies the team on road trips. It now has a special case in the team's locker room. I'd make fun of the fact that it looks like a high school drama prop, but we have a creepy taxidermied Wildcat in ours. However, I will make fun of how Vandy has a different group or individual "drop the anchor" before each home game. You know how awkward it is when UK introduces faculty members at football games? Vandy takes it to another level and makes them carry a really heavy anchor on to the field.

They traded in the old Commodore for a younger version

A few years ago, Vanderbilt quietly replaced the old Mr. Commodore with a younger, hunkier version, which was a little bit cruel in my opinion. The old Mr. Commodore was kind of endearing, like the goofy old man you didn't want to cross or you'd get punched in the face. This new guy, like most kids, just cares about his looks and texting: For the love of God, Cats, beat Vandy so I can shut these guys up for another season.