Walking Deadman Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Now that Coach Bugel has decided create the new "Dirtbags" what will happen to the Hogettes? Will they become Dirtbagetts this year? Anybody have an idea? :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Kao Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 The Hogettes are a staple at Redskins games. They are going nowhere. The "Dirtbags" have to EARN adulation first. Once they perform and EARN their nicknames, we may see a new group at the stadium, "The Dirt-Baguettes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubster Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 I may take a lot of heat for saying this but I'm sick and tired of looking at the hogettes. So I say bye-bye to the Hogettes. Before you try another dress up for the dirtbags lets see how the line plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 The Hogettes have more than milked their celebrity. Nice to have the fun around at the stadium but there are no more Hogs, and if the Hogettes EVER decide to retire I will not miss them. I also think the Washington-Baltimore area has plenty of dirtbaggettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yank Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Hmmm ... guys dressing in drag as Miss Piggy ... yeah that's symbolic of the Hogs. Never liked them, never will. Please Buges make the Dirtbags work so the Hoggettes can retire to the Sunset ... Strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 geez, all you guys are older than me and have experienced the first Gibbs era, how can you bash the hoggettes? Sure the hogs left with Gibbs, but the hoggettes are still a major game appearance, feels weird if they dont show. I cant really explain what im thinking, but its a tradition to have them there, and a link to the past, a group of loyal fans who have never strayed from the skins, or at least their costumes havent. Plus, i dont know much about the hoggettes, but if they hvae relatively been the same people the last few years, shows a lot of class to still do that every game despite the slump. I agree that their popularity has died, but it has become like a staple of the game to see the hoggettes just like it has to see the chief redskin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Some history on the Hoggettes http://www.hogettes.org/history.php To cheer up his Grandmother, Michael Torbert borrowed her black and white polka-dot dress, put it on, and surprised her at her retirement home Halloween ('83) Tacky Tea Party. Mike dressed at work before going to his Grandmother's house.The office folks thought he was hysterical. His arrival at the retirement home as "Mikey T." created a lot of laughs from the residents. Mikey T. and his Grandmother became stars of the house. It was a very bright day for Grandma MaMarge. Mikey T. recruited a dozen other wild and crazy family men who'd dress up and go into Children's Hospitals in their outfits to make sick kids smile and laugh; who'd go out in public and encourage people to donate money for the care of sick children; and who'd go into the Pig Pen (RFK) and cheer for the HOGS and the rest of the Redskins. And so, the Hogettes Team was formed. How each gent became a Hogette is a unique story in itself. The first time out, the Team put on their dresses (old-fashioned cheerleaders), pig snouts, wigs, and white "good-guy" leather hats and ventured to the Philly game (11-27-83) at the Pig Pen. The Hogettes have gone to many Redskins' games since. They have made many friends along the way. Being a part of the Redskins "12th Man" is great. The Hogettes try to support any group that needs help, especially children. Funny looks and clowning around by these professional men has brought many a smile to a lot of people across the Washington, D.C. community and other NFL cities around the country. All the guys are committed to the team effort and have volunteered many hours to helping benefit sick kids. The Hogettes Team has made life a little brighter for many by their actions. http://www.hogettes.org/charities.php Since 1983, we have donated thousands of hours and helped raise millions of dollars for the care of sick children. Remember what we are all about, and next time you have the opportunity, give something to help the kids. Children's Hospital Ronald McDonald House March of Dimes Darrell Green's Youth Life Foundation National Medical Center Joe Gibb's Youth for Tomorrow The Easter Seal Society The Hospital for Sick Children The Sunshine Foundation Muscular Dystrophy Association D.C. Police Boys & Girls Clubs D.C. & NO. VA Special Olympics D.C. Lung Foundation Walk for Mankind Musician's Fund Kendra Liver Fund The Tony Caruso Fund Camp Fantastic Al Heart Association National S.I.D.S. Foundation Juvenile Diabetes Foundation National Stay in School Fund Leukemia Society of America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 had the chance to meet one of the Hoggettes last Hogfest, ( which means alot us got to meet him ) . Great guy. We have a mutual friend here in Utah. These guys are good people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Slammer Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Interesting fact: The founder of the Hogettes, Michael Torbert, is the father of Shane Torbert, my ex-high school computer science teacher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfdc Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I guess the goodness of the Hogettes is they were honest about they're emotions - being cheerleaders to offer inspiration, while laughing at themselves. Nothing wrong with that at all. Like clowns, we don't bash them, but they put on noses, some dress as female clowns (we ignore it because they make us laugh and enjoy our moment). When a clown undresses, and puts on his "civiy" duds, they can be in the form of doctor, police officer, construction/electrical engineer or martial arts instructor. None I would even approach about preferences, because of what they mean to me in their personal lives, not the other one that also makes people appreciate life more. As for Dirtbaggettes, not a good choice. Why not just a group of guys wearing extra large fake dusty vacuum bags. Hoover would have their endorsement labels all over it I suppose and donations could go to cleaner air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaganaut Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Dirtbagettes? Priceless, truly priceless. All we have to do is get three Harley tatoo mommas and there you go - the Dirtbagettes. Just kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrfriedm Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Originally posted by Reaganaut Dirtbagettes? Priceless, truly priceless. All we have to do is get three Harley tatoo mommas and there you go - the Dirtbagettes. Just kidding. Just kidding?!? Why? Its the best Idea yet! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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