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And Now for Something
Completely Different

We actually sit around and tally this useless information up! So behold, USELESS FACTS & TRIVIA ABOUT THE 20-J AND THOSE WHO DARE TO MARCH THEM!!! It's great for breaking the ice at parties!


The Basics
    Weight of a 20-J = 52 lbs
    Weight of a 24-J = 60 lbs

    Largest Section = 2006 with 30 horns!


The 20-J Movie: "Death of a Saddam" - Fall 2000
    Synopsis - Saddam Hussien kidnaps Eddie Moses. The 20-J's are forced to attack his desert palace where they encounter (among bad acting) ninjas, alcohol, and Saddam's Harem. The 20-J's fight Saddam's minions, but discover they have been poisoned. Hussien almost wins the day, but in a graphic, bloodfilled duel to the death, Justin Henry mutilates Saddam Hussein with an axe.

    Starring Justin Henry, Michael "Weed" Ahlschwede, Kevin "Big Tasty" McLeod, Paul "Silky" Ellison as Saddam Hussein, and featuring the entire 2000 20-J Section. Directed & Edited by Adam Ferguson. Filmed on location on the JSU Campus by Tyler Brown and Adam Ferguson. Written by......uh....there was a script?!

    This "movie" was created for the Southerners' Skit Night during Band Camp. It should also be noted that this was the LAST time we had a skit night! And for good reason.


20-J Movie Trailers (Must have Quicktime)


20-J Vocabulary:
    Circle - n. a round one
    Creeking - v. the act of throwing someone into the creek
    Ha HAAAAAAA!! - sl. an exclamation with intestinal fortitude
    Kidnapping - v. disappearance of Southerners member by 20-J's
    Pants - v. to remove the shorts/pants of a victim
    Stealth - n. to be silent as a ninja at rehearsal
    Toad - n. rookie 20-J
    Toadsandwich - v. mass smothering of someone that usually deserves it via 20-J's
    Sensual Toadsandwich - v. mass 'loving' of someone that needs it from 20-J's
    Strawberry Shake - n. see Paul Sizemore


Longest Number of Years Marched:
    10 years - Michael Ahlschwede, 1996 - 2002, 2004 - 2006
    8 years - Josh Copeland, 1997 - 2004
    8 years - Jim Davis, 1971 - 1976, 1978 - 1979
    7 years - Tim Harris, 1987 - 1993
    6 years - Keith Farris, 1993 - 1998
    6 years - Scott Jones, 1994 - 1999
    6 years - Rich Culp, 1993 - 1994, 1998 - 1999, 2004 - 2005
    6 years - Hank Humphrey, 1981 - 1986
    6 years - Billy Walker, 1983 - 1988


T-Shirt Themes:
    2006 - Tattoo Jackets - Only for the 50th Anniversary
    2005 - Disease 20-J's
    2004 - Cannibal 20-J's
    2003 - Pirate 20-J's
    2002 - I Don't Love 20-J's
    2001 - Pornstar 20-J's
    2000 - Classic 20-J's
    1999 - Evil Supervillain 20-J's
    1998 - Convict 20-J's
    1997 - Alcoholic 20-J's
    1996 - Mafia 20-J's


The 20-J Song:
    Verse 1
    In Jacksonville, there is a band
    They are reknowned throughout the land
    The heart of this band, or so they say
    Are the men, of 20-J.

    Verse 2
    With silver horns upon their chests
    These brave men are America's best
    If C.G. Conn were alive today
    He'd want to be, a 20-J.

    Verse 3
    Heh heh heh....


20-J Avatars
If you'd like one, just let me know. If I have time, I'll whip one up for ya!
These are formatted for the Southerners Forum.