It’s often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Perhaps the same can be said of irritation as well. For Louisville football and basketball fans, they know that far too well.
University of Kentucky athletes and fans have adopted the “L’s Down” hand gesture, signaling a subcultural phenomenon from Lexington to the backwoods of Kentucky, and all around the world.
Louisville athletics have utilized “L’s up” since the early 2000s in a similar fashion to “The U” at Miami or “The O” at Oregon. The majority of colleges across America have adopted something similar, throwing them up at the nearest camera or opposing fanbase after something exciting happens.