Its a "OLA" or Mexican Wave
A wave effect formed when crowds in stadia rise up and down from their seats in succession.
Origin
Given that name when the phenomenon came to a mass audience during the football World Cup held in Mexico in 1986. It had originated somewhat earlier, probably in US colleges. This piece from The New York Times, Oct. 1984, pre-dates the football tournament:
"This undulating human wave ... apparently became popular at University of Washington football games a few years ago."
The 'apparently' there indicates that the N.Y. Times had no proof. There are strong representations from supporters of that view though, who claim 'The Wave' was first performed on October 31, 1981 at an American football game at the University of Washington's Husky Stadium. I can find no independent corroboration of that - which isn't to say it didn't happen; just that the jury is still out.
See a simulation model in
http://angel.elte.hu/wave/
2006-07-01 05:59:29
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answered by Anonymous
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In a stadium, ie. a football stadium, a section of the crowd stands up whilst the remainder stays seated, as the movement comes towards another section, the first sits down and the next stands up and so on around the stadium. The time standing is only 2 or 3 seconds. The sight gives the impression of a wave going through the stadium seating...........
2006-07-01 05:05:07
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answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7
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A mexican wave is a thing done during soccer matches. The whole stadium participates, spectators rising from their seats and simultaneously raising their arms, then sitting back down quickly.
2006-07-01 05:09:15
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answered by Min 2
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This is when a short, fat, balding Mexican Man takes a little wisp of hair from the left side of his head and greases it down over the top of the head until it reaches the right side.
2006-07-01 05:03:51
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answered by Anonymous
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When a huge mexican crowd come attack you...
prepare for the next wave lads!!!
2006-07-01 05:04:13
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answered by ~Peace~N~Love~ 3
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huh i have no idea what that means
2006-07-01 05:03:33
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answered by Girly♥ 7
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