(I wasn't looking for anything to actually USE as a retort to a fan, I don't engage them. I was just looking for some humorous responses we would all like to say but don't. Couple of good ones on here
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I consider myself thick-skinned when it comes to crowd comments, they are nonexistent unless I am hearing foul language or they are verbally abusing a player. In a Quad-A or higher level game fans can pretty much get away with any obnoxious behavior they want (again, whining is fine just no foul language/player harassment other than that, feel free to demonstrate your lack of sportsmanship/self respect). However, in a youth game there are times where parents/fannys can get to the point that they are interrupting the game itself.
Example: FT situations where mom is still screaming above everyone "that was a terrible call, she traveled, your terrible blah blah", or one of my favorites "the score is wrong, the arrow is wrong, do something blah blah blah". When it gets to the point that every lil kid on the line, shooter included, stops and looks up afraid to proceed, I find it more difficult to ignore. This is when a quick chat with coach about controlling his "not-so-hot-mom" might be in order.
The other night was to the point that our young volunteer clock/book asked me if we as officials could ask the crowd to stop because it was upsetting them. Awwww. Poor kids, I explained sometimes adults set the example of what to do, and sometimes they are the example of what NOT to do." Told em unless they are using foul language not much my partner and I could do.
LONG WINDED Sorry.
I will leave you with this one:
"AWW let them play, this isn't the NBA!"
"Correct sir, and it is not going to be the NFL either."