Why the LSU band play Neck at football games, explained

It is always highly controversial when the band plays “Neck” during LSU football games.

Every so often, the marching band will swallow the hefty fine and play “Neck” during LSU football games.

For those who aren’t familiar with the controversial song, let’s get caught up to speed. “Neck” is the LSU band’s cover of Cameo’s 1982 hit “Talkin’ Out The Side Of Your Neck”. The fast-paced horns section and sweet groove made it a good song to cover, especially after Dem Franchize Boyz made their own rendition of it with 2008’s “Talkin’ Out Da Side Of Ya Neck.” What is controversial?

Not long after Dem Franchize Boyz did their spin on “Neck”, the LSU student section decided to add its own spin to it. Instead of signing, “talking out the side of your neck”, they went with something very NSFW abbreviated to STTDB. You can look up what the acronym stands for if you want. Then you will understand why this song has been banned since 2010. Earmuffs, kids!

But every once in a while, the LSU band will crank the banned song at games and fans go berserk.

LSU football: Why it is controversial when the band plays the banned song Neck

Because the acronym is vulgar, the band refrains from playing “Neck” at almost every football game. However, when the team is insanely good and the fanbase gets a tad cocky, the band will bite the bullet and crank some “Neck”. When LSU went 15-0 to a perfect national championship-winning season, there were plenty of occasions when the band would play the banned song.

Who knows when the band will play “Neck” again, but now you know what’s up when they do.

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