The Skol chant is a celebratory cheer used by fans of the Minnesota Vikings American football team. It was introduced in 2016 when the team moved to U.S. Bank Stadium. The chant involves fans raising their hands and clapping twice to the beat of a drum before yelling "Skol!". The chant was inspired by the "Viking war chant" made famous by supporters of the Iceland national football team during their run to the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 2016.
The word "Skol" is a derivative of the Swedish/Danish/Norwegian word "skål," which means "cheers" or "good health". It was part of the Vikings fight song since their introduction as a franchise in 1961. The Skol chant is used as a celebratory cheer whenever the Vikings score, and before games.
In summary, the Skol chant is a celebratory cheer used by fans of the Minnesota Vikings American football team. It involves fans raising their hands and clapping twice to the beat of a drum before yelling "Skol!" The word "Skol" means "cheers" or "good health" and has been part of the Vikings fight song since their introduction as a franchise in 1961.