Meaning of two percenter | Babel Free

Definitions

A student of Texas A&M University who only attends classes and does not participate in student activities or traditions.

US, informal

Examples

“"Those are the 'two percenters,' " Becky said of the students who ran on the field, "the two percent of Aggie students who don't have the spirit."”

“Students who forgo Midnight Yell and other traditional activities are dismissed as "2 percenters."”

“[…] 'Anything you do twice is a tradition,' 'Don't be a 2 percenter.' You learn about The Bonfire, Aggie Muster, and Silver Taps. […] Isn't it fascinating to see how an amazing team-oriented culture in one institution (Texas A&M) can inspire a fantastic culture in a totally different and separate organization (Rackspace)?”

“Detractor two percenters diminish momentum. Wet blankets can put fires out! True Aggies are all Twelfth Men and learn the importance of yelling for the team instead of (like most other schools and some “two percenters”) mainly yelling at them.”

“She’s an Aggie, but she never got into any of the lore there, not even a little bit. She’s a proud “two percenter,” as they call such people in College Station.”

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