Traditions
Just a few to whet your appetite.
Paint Up
Each game of any kind is preceded by a warm-up time of drinking, joking and of course… painting. This is when you cover your face in a design of white and orange only you can really understand.
Hellraiser Huddle
Started several years ago per the suggestion of Ruben “Beef” Ayala following a loss to A&M is women’s soccer. The idea is to go out as loud as you came in, win or lose. A couple guys in the middle with everyone else circled around. Alternate yelling “Texas!” and “Fight” 3 times, the school we’re playing and “Sucks” twice, and “Hellraisers” and “Drink” once to finish it off. Never let the other guy see you down on your own school.
The Eyes of Texas I
When entering the stadium of any UT sporting event, we sing the Eyes to announce our presence, sometimes followed by a rousing rendition of Texas Fight.
The Running of the Hill
After a stroll down Guadalupe during home football games, we turn down 21st for a faster descent. Line up single file and walk down the middle of the street until we reach the Roberts Hill. Spread out and stop traffic. We run down the hill yelling and don’t stop until we hit the gate. Don’t fall over or you may be trampled or splashed by random Hellraiser by-product.
The blOU Hex
The parade starts by Kinsolving with a recurring scuffle with the Texas Wranglers for parade position. Proceed down the Drag and around the the Tower for a loud pep rally and plenty of TV opportunities.
TX-blOU Weekend
A weekend of road game bliss. Pregame taunting at the West End in Downtown Dallas and partying at the Across the Street Bar. Give the stupid Sooners hell, but there is no get out of jail free card here. A usually great game is followed by an even better party at someone’s house.
EaTmE Hex
Start behind the alumni center to burn a candle on the Hellraiser brick in memory of those who have painted before us and gone. Next we go to the Tower once again to hex those Aggies. As the newest taunt goes, “Gag ‘em Aggies”.
Dunk the Prez
The anticipation comes to an end for the current Hellraiser president who, after the last home game of the football season, is tossed into the East mall fountain to display the Hellraisers dismay of another season come to an end. Drop him quick and run even faster because revenge usually follows the splash.
Semi-Annual Crapout
One night in the wilderness is all mother nature can take of the Hellraisers. Afternoon drinking, makeshift meals, evening drinking, burning a large piece of furniture, midnight drinking, tall tales around the fire, 3 am drinking. Sleep where you fall, just don’t fall in the fire.
The Eyes of Texas II
At all Hellraiser functions, no matter where we are, “The Eyes of Texas” are sung loudly and proudly at midnight.
Nicknames
When you earn one, it’s yours whether you like it or not, so be careful what you do.
Miscellaneous
- “What time is it?” followed by the correct time and a loud, “…and OU still sucks!”
- Rally caps anytime we get inside the 20 yard line. Hats are turned around so the brim doesn’t interfere with the Horns.
- If you weigh less than 150, beware!! You may be going up every time we score during the football season.
- You know better than to sit down. To show our support, a Hellraisers’ ass never hits the seats while the game is going on. Work those legs, overtime can make for a long, painful game.
- A single shour of “Texas, Texas!” usually yields a rousing “YEEHAW!!!”
