You can’t talk about Ole Miss without the famous “Hotty Toddy” chant. This cheerful, slightly nonsensical cheer is the school’s battle cry, and it often follows the name “Ole Miss” in the same breath. Think of it as the pizza slice to the soda—they just go together. The chant dates back to the 1920s and is said to be a corrupted version of a Scottish folk song, but nobody cares about the history when they’re screaming it at a game.
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Practical tip: If you visit Oxford, Mississippi, for a game day, you must learn the chant: “Hotty Toddy, Gosh Almighty, Who the heck are we? Hey! Flim Flam, Bim Bam, Ole Miss by damn!” Don’t worry if you mess it up—everyone just yells “Ole Miss” at the end with gusto. It’s the loud, happy chaotic moment that defines the school.
