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Originally Posted by jicecone
Many years ago I was working a men's league that one particular coach/manager/player always was having a bad day. He would constantly say things indirectly to irritate you and when you responded he would say things like "Do you have "Rabbit Ears Bule". I learned to ignor him unless he got personal, then I properly applied the penalty accordingly.
One time I worked with a partner that actully wore a small set of Rabbit Ears under his hat hoping this coach would recite his famous question. Lo and behold he did and my partner took off his hat and said, "as a matter of fact I do and your out of here." Funniest thing I ever saw but, true story.
I believe in "preventive officiating" but sometimes, unless you are truly wearing "rabbit ears", don't go there unless you can clearly discern intent.
Just my opinion.
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I agree, in theory, but the fact is there are some things where intent is as clear as day. Frankly, the rabbit ears claim is ridiculous. If it's loud enough for me to hear it, you're talking to me: especially if it's about the officiating. Similarly, the comments in the OP were pretty clearly directed towards the opposing team.
Whether they should be addressed or not is outside my area of expertise, but I have a hard time believing anyone really doubts the intent here.