A young Georgia fan became an unlikely folk hero this week after a viral video showed him staging a silent protest during a school holiday concert, refusing to sing Tennessee’s fight song, “Rocky Top.”
The clip that was shared on social media shows the Bulldogs supporter standing among his classmates as the chorus launches into the Volunteers anthem.
While other students sing along, the Georgia fan shakes his head, folds his arms and stubbornly keeps his mouth shut, never uttering a single word.
Young Georgia fan refuses to sing Rocky Top at school concert. Legend. Pic.twitter.com/XULO13Vx7W
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) December 18, 2025
The moment resonated instantly with Georgia fans, particularly given the apparent setting deep in Volunteers territory, where “Rocky Top” is a year-round soundtrack. Staying loyal under those conditions only elevated the young fan’s status.
Bulldogs supporters across the country praised the child for his commitment to rivalry lines that run deep in the SEC.
The video struck a chord during the holiday season, when school concerts are meant to spread cheer. They can also occasionally spark unintended rivalry moments.
As Christmas approaches, Georgia fans everywhere are likely to praise the young fan who proved that loyalty matters.
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