Ottawa's Panda Game crowd is not made up entirely of football experts, and one student decided to do something about that.
According to a reel from @613trending, a young woman put together an entire football presentation for her friends before the big game, so that everyone in the group would actually understand what was happening on the field. The account credits the original work to Instagram user chloewintertonn.
A crash course before kickoff
The full presentation is described as far more detailed than what made it into the reel. @613trending pulled out what it calls the most important parts, packaged as a quick football crash course for anyone who wants to follow the action without asking the person next to them what a first down is.
It is a small idea with an obvious appeal. Panda Game is as much a social event as a sporting one, and plenty of people in the stands are there for the atmosphere, the friends and the tradition. A short explainer before the game means more of the group can follow along and cheer at the right moments.
What to know if you are heading out
The account closed its post with a few reminders aimed at everyone celebrating:
- Have fun.
- Party responsibly.
- Look out for each other.
@613trending is also asking readers to send in their best Panda content throughout the day, so expect a stream of photos and clips from the crowd.
Why it is catching on
The reel works because it takes something many people quietly wonder about and treats it with a sense of humour and a lot of effort. Building a full presentation for a group of friends is the kind of thing that gets shared, and it gives anyone planning their Panda Game day an easy way to brush up.
If you want the quick version, the reel is on @613trending's Instagram. If you want the long version, you will have to ask the presentation's creator.
Source: Instagram, @613trending (via chloewintertonn)
