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The Life of a Vols Fan As Told By 'The Office'

Most of the time, it's a struggle.

Ashley Sharp

Sep 21, 2015

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The Life of a Vols Fan As Told By 'The Office'

As a Tennessee fan, there are highs and lows and hardly any in-betweens. Vol fans are some of the most dedicated people, due to what they often times have to deal with during football season while cheering on the team they love. Don't get me wrong, I support the Vols and always will. But sometimes, being a Tennessee fan is a straight up disaster. Here are the struggles and thrills all Vol fans can relate to as told by "The Office."

Trying to navigate Cumberland before and after a game.

When your friends from other schools make fun of the Vols. Only we can do that.

That feeling when the Vols blow a 17-0 lead in double overtime.

When the announcer yells, "Touchdown Tennesseeeeeee!"

That one loner drunk guy who harasses everyone around him. Don't look him in the eye, maybe he won't see you.

When you're 1 yard away from the end zone and Coach Jones opts for a field goal.

Hearing someone near you say that we have the game in the bag. Just for everyone's mental sanity, please don't be a jinx.

When a fan from the opposing team sits close to you in the stands.

That realization of the glory days being in the past as the Vols let another victory slip through their fingers. Throwback to 1998.

When the majority of the student section can barely stand and is belligerent.

Those friends who try to force you to smile for a picture after the Vols have lost.

Seeing a Florida fan.

When "third down for what" is about to come on.

That chick sitting near you who thinks she knows everything about football, but doesn't.

Listening to that one fan who refuses to say anything positive about the Vols.

Alabama fans speaking.

Trying to buy something to eat or drink in Neyland.

When the nerves set in at third down.

Those testy opposing fans who try to talk trash.

When the ref makes a terrible call in the fourth quarter.

ESPN zooming in on people in the crowd when our team blows the game.

Trying to go out the night after the Vols lose.

That moment when you realize that even though being a Tennessee fan has probably taken years off your life, you'll always be all Vol. (Rocky Top playing in the background.)

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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