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Old Thu May 22, 2014, 12:19pm
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Old Thu May 22, 2014, 01:54pm
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That video has been around for a while.

I've never been able to make it past the first 30 seconds or so.
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Old Thu May 22, 2014, 02:23pm
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I believe it is taken from the 'Naked Gun" movie.
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Old Thu May 22, 2014, 09:55pm
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I've always been partial to this one:

Called strike 3 in a unique way - YouTube
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Old Fri May 23, 2014, 12:48am
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I still enjoy this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3el3bXPvWP4
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Old Fri May 23, 2014, 08:10am
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This is my leading favorite:

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Old Fri May 23, 2014, 09:24am
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This is my leading favorite:
If I called a pitch like that a strike...let's just say it would be a long day.
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Old Fri May 23, 2014, 09:59am
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Why do some umpires feel they have to be the center of attention?

I'm not suggesting that we all turn into automatons; there can be some individuality in our signals and mechanics. But they should be within the norms of acceptance. "Whoomp, There It Is!" and movements like you're falling off a ledge are certainly not.
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Old Fri May 23, 2014, 10:26am
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If I called a pitch like that a strike...let's just say it would be a long day.
Or it could be a really short one for one of two reasons:

1) Everyone is going to strike out.

2) Everyone is going to get ejected.
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Old Fri May 23, 2014, 10:27am
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Why do some people feel they have to be the center of attention?
Change the noun and your question is answered with another one.
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Old Sun May 25, 2014, 11:42am
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If I called a pitch like that a strike...let's just say it would be a long day.
Considering where the game was played, nothing in that video surprises me.
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