Gator Chomp

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The Gator Chomp is a nationally recognized gesture made by fans of the University of Florida to show their support of the Florida Gators. The Gator Chomp is done by fully extending ones arms, one over the other, in front of the body with the palms facing each other. The arms are then moved apart and together to symbolize an alligators mouth. The Gator Chomp is often accompanied by the cheer "It's Great to be a Florida Gator!" This gesture is often used as a way to jeer opposing players and fans. However, fans of an opposing team which have beaten the Gators have been known to use the chomp accompanied by the cheer "It's great to beat the Florida Gators!" When opponents perform the chomp during a game, however, it is said to carry a curse that will doom the team to lose that game.