Tue Jul 17, 2007, 11:21pm
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In Time Out
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: In a hut
Posts: 911
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Originally Posted by fitump56
It's a degrading term used by those who wish to make fun of other sports officials, and by doing so believe it elevates themselves, umpires who do not meet some moving target of "professionalism". In short, it's one thing for certain.
It labels the user of the term, usually an experienced umpire who ought to know better than to treat another Blue in such a despicable way, as a full time hypocrite.
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Originally Posted by Mr Ray
Thanks for putting this so succinctly. this should be a sticky.............
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Small bow back to you, Ray. 
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