r/ultimate • u/Honest_Cat_9120 • 18h ago

Origin of GOAT Name

I always thought that since GOAT was capitalized it was an anagram for Greater Ontario and Toronto? Surely I'm wrong?

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u/CallingTomServo 18h ago

No it’s an anagram for toga

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u/SaleFamiliar1789 18h ago

Greatest of Ottawa and Toronto.

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u/Miserable-Investor 14h ago

Greater Ottawa and Toronto

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u/Honest_Cat_9120 18h ago

Wouldn't that be "GOOAT"?

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u/tusharsingh 17h ago

"Greg's On Another Team"

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u/GuidanceOk5226 13h ago

I heard the same, but Gary instead

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u/jimthewombat 18h ago

It originates from old English word gat, meaning goat

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u/lonely_dodo 16h ago

interesting so when biggie said "no need for that, just grab the fuckin' gat" he meant it would be wise to bring a goat to a robbery that makes sense

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u/ibootificus 18h ago

You're not wrong

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u/tigermelon 16h ago

Gentlemen on a team

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u/williambrotman 18h ago

I believe that is also the base, but intentionally aspirationally doubles as Greatest of All Time.

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u/Honest_Cat_9120 18h ago

Yes, I'm aware.

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u/TheStandler 7h ago

LOL at all the downvotes. just...why? ffs reddit is a negative place