For many years while traveling I've worn OHIO apparel. That practice has led to many enjoyable connections. The two most recent occasions:
* In early February on a delightful afternoon near Destin, FL, I was sitting outside and sipping a milkshake. Two couples were approaching. One of the men was wearing an M (Michigan) cap. He saw my OHIO cap and began good naturedly ribbing me about my Ohio State roots. Before I could reply, his wife said, "Dear, he is wearing green and that's not Ohio State."
Much fun banter ensued. When I asked if he remembered the last time Ohio and Michigan matched up, he said, "Never?"
Again his wife spoke up. "It was in basketball," she said, "in the NCAA."
* The other recent occasion occurred last November in Valletta, the capital of the island nation of Malta. I was walking down the pedestrian-only main street and was wearing an OHIO cap. Approaching were two men. One was wearing a polo shirt with the Attack Cat logo. I stopped and pointed my forefinger to my cap's logo. Enjoyable conversation ensued and, within minutes, learned that we had been Ohio students at the same time, only a year apart.