Don't You Just Hate It When This Happens?

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by Cobra

You cant use anything that looks like tobacco.

There is a case play (or at least used to be) where the umpire saw players using tobacco, he goes over and it turns out they are just using something that looks like tobacco and they are ejected. Shredded gum out of a pouch or a tin or jerky are made to look like tobacco

I get that, I really do. But I guess I don't see how bright pink shredded bubble gum can in any way be confused with tobacco. I'm thinking the intent is to eliminate the use of mint and herbal products that DO appear to be a tobacco product.

Tim.