The True origin of "Wolf Tickets"

[lowlife]

From Urban Dictionary:

The phrase "wolf ticket" is the result of a misunderstood African-American slang expression for the practice of verbal intimidation, "sellin' woof tickets," that was incorrectly transposed by whites. Over time, the corrupted nomenclature has become accepted terminology.

"Woofing," or "woofin'," like "signifyin'" and "talkin' trash," is part of the African-American oral tradition. The term is derived from the onomatopoeic expression of the sound of, for instance, a junkyard dog barking to ward off potential intruders.

"Sellin' woof tickets" is engaging in threatening or intimidating verbal aggression, usually without the intent of actually doing physical harm. In West African and African-American cultures, verbal sparring and physical displays traditionally were employed as proxies for physical violence to preserve life and maintain peace and order. Woofin' also can be a means of "calling someone out," of challenging an opponent to a verbal or physical match.

See also "playing the dozens."

A wolf ticket is also a counterfeit ticket or bogus entry pass to an event, like a rock concert or an athletic contest, sold by a scalper.

yeah that's pretty much it right there..

 

[209since1978]

All us Cali guys that have heard this expression used since the early 90's are chuckling at TS rt now

 

[GinjaNinja23]

Diaz 1,3,5

 

[chaos_36]

But with the east coast west coast beef and the murder of 2pac the west was on some unity shit. But who knows why. Probably had mutual people who squashed it before he had a chance. It wasn't like it is now with next day replies.

Yeah fair enough I guess.

 

[Shead202]

that's so fucking awesome.

 

[bambammccoy]

They got it from the 1993 film blood in blood out, during a shake down by the cops in the prison kitchen they are accusing the dude if some gang shit and he tells them " you selling wolf tickets "

Only other time i heard that phrase outside of Diaz.

 

[BeardotheWeirdo]

The phrase "wolf ticket" is the result of a misunderstood African-American slang expression for the practice of verbal intimidation, "sellin' woof tickets," that was incorrectly transposed by whites. Over time, the corrupted nomenclature has become accepted terminology.

"Woofing," or "woofin'," like "signifyin'" and "talkin' trash," is part of the African-American oral tradition. The term is derived from the onomatopoeic expression of the sound of, for instance, a junkyard dog barking to ward off potential intruders.

"Sellin' woof tickets" is engaging in threatening or intimidating verbal aggression, usually without the intent of actually doing physical harm. In West African and African-American cultures, verbal sparring and physical displays traditionally were employed as proxies for physical violence to preserve life and maintain peace and order. Woofin' also can be a means of "calling someone out," of challenging an opponent to a verbal or physical match.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wolf tickets

 

[ronin707]

Wolf tickets - e40 and the click
Vallejo ca

 

[rjmbrd]

 

[JeffertonAlive]

The phrase "wolf ticket" is the result of a misunderstood African-American slang expression for the practice of verbal intimidation, "sellin' woof tickets," that was incorrectly transposed by whites. Over time, the corrupted nomenclature has become accepted terminology.

"Woofing," or "woofin'," like "signifyin'" and "talkin' trash," is part of the African-American oral tradition. The term is derived from the onomatopoeic expression of the sound of, for instance, a junkyard dog barking to ward off potential intruders.

"Sellin' woof tickets" is engaging in threatening or intimidating verbal aggression, usually without the intent of actually doing physical harm. In West African and African-American cultures, verbal sparring and physical displays traditionally were employed as proxies for physical violence to preserve life and maintain peace and order. Woofin' also can be a means of "calling someone out," of challenging an opponent to a verbal or physical match.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wolf tickets

This is true!
I haven't heard that term used since the late 80's until Diaz used it. Brought me back to my
Urban Youth.

 

[Shead202]

UFC sold wolf tickets by using CM Punk last night.