Where did all the Cowboys go?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Good.

Now shut up.

That's just the kind of mean spiritedness that's being lamented (I'd explain that word, but Dan's not around apparently).

BTW, I hear Rocky has some home made clam chowder for you.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

BTW, I hear Rocky has some home made clam chowder for you.

And that's exactly the kind of inside joke that is ruining these threads for people.

Besides the fact that even I don't get it.

(thus opening the door for more short jokes and an eventual posting of the infamous squirrel picture)

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

And that's exactly the kind of inside joke that is ruining these threads for people.

Besides the fact that even I don't get it.

(thus opening the door for more short jokes and an eventual posting of the infamous squirrel picture)

The inside jokes have been told so often, that we don't even need to tell them anymore!! LOL. We already know the entire sequence. Along those same lines (and I apologize for adding a joke to this thread, but it fits with the rest of this post). . .

In the lifers' section of the prison, all the inmates had been there for years. One night after lights-out, one of the prisoners yelled out "22!" There was some quiet chuckling in various cells. Then a different voice yelled out, "54!" Again, there was some laughter in the darkness.

One inmate, who had only been in this prison for a couple months, asked his cellmate, "What's with the numbers?" His cellmate said, "We been here so long, we've heard each others' jokes 1,000 times. So instead of telling the whole joke, they just say the number of the joke, and the other guys remember it."

Just then, another voice in the darkness yelled out, "317!" There was silence for a second, and then the cell block erupted with laughter.

The new inmate again turned to his cellmate: "What was that all about?" His cellmate answered, "We'd never heard that one before!"

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

In the lifers' section of the prison, all the inmates had been there for years. One night after lights-out, one of the prisoners yelled out "22!" There was some quiet chuckling in various cells. Then a different voice yelled out, "54!" Again, there was some laughter in the darkness.
One inmate, who had only been in this prison for a couple months, asked his cellmate, "What's with the numbers?" His cellmate said, "We been here so long, we've heard each others' jokes 1,000 times. So instead of telling the whole joke, they just say the number of the joke, and the other guys remember it."Just then, another voice in the darkness yelled out, "317!" There was silence for a second, and then the cell block erupted with laughter.
The new inmate again turned to his cellmate: "What was that all about?" His cellmate answered, "We'd never heard that one before!"

Off topic. This post belongs in the Old Joke Forum.

[Back In The Saddle]

Don't forget to tip your waitress.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Off topic.

Disagree. We were discussing inside jokes. My comments were directly on that topic.

This post belongs in the Old Joke Forum.

True enough. Maybe I'll go add it over there, if people dare to venture to the General Forum these days.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Maybe I'll go add it over there, if people dare to venture to the General Forum these days.

Please don't twist my words. I said that it belongs in the Old Joke Forum, not that it should go there. Please don't subject any more internet surfers to this "joke".

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Disagree.

Scrapper1: Why would you criticize me immediately after my memorable tribute to ChuckElias. Couldn't you have at least waited a respectful number of posts before attacking me. Have you no compassion for our dearly departed Forum member? I wish you had left the Forum instead of ChuckElias.

But then again, you came to the Forum after ChuckElias, so you really didn't get to know him. I'll apologize to you if you promise to search the Forum archives and read his old threads and posts, so you'll understand why we miss him so much.

[Back In The Saddle]

Chuck who?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Scrapper1: Why would you criticize me immediately after my memorable tribute to ChuckElias. Couldn't you have at least waited a respectful number of posts before attacking me. Have you no compassion for our dearly departed Forum member? I wish you had left the Forum instead of ChuckElias.

But then again, you came to the Forum after ChuckElias, so you really didn't get to know him. I'll apologize to you if you promise to search the Forum archives and read his old threads and posts, so you'll understand why we miss him so much.

It's your lucky day, Billy.....

Sotheby's is currently auctioning off a certified, genuine, autographed, lightly skid-marked jock strap...size XXXXXS..... guaranteed to have been worn by your hero, Chuck Elias. It can be yours for the reasonable price of $6845.38... freight, insurance and handling extra.



Just think....your very own Chuck Elias(tm) jock strap! T'is to swoon. You could keep it under your pillow and pull it out in those darkest hours of the night when you miss him the most.

Note that Sotheby's is also auctioning off a certified, life-size, three foot-two inch tall Chuck Elias idol, carved out of genuine Eritrean marble. It comes complete with a hand-knitted Chuck Elias prayer mat. The cost is a below-market $11,245.99, well under what similar idols are currently going for on E-bay.

Please PM me for the details, Billy. I wouldn't want to post them....the mad rush to purchase the Elias icons would be on.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

And that's exactly the kind of inside joke that is ruining these threads for people.

Besides the fact that even I don't get it.

(thus opening the door for more short jokes and an eventual posting of the infamous squirrel picture)

Sorry, it's just that JR makes me feel so welcome.

Okay, there is one picture that bothers me.

[Smitty]

For what it's worth, I'll throw in my perspective as a mid-level user. I certainly don't post as much as many users I consider to be the more experienced as far as officiating, but I am not a newbie either. I tend to absorb information more than offer my own perspective on things. And I find this site invaluable for learning and becoming a better official.

I definitely get the comraderie among the faithful, and the inside jokes and the threads that sometimes go way off topic. That is just the nature of internet message boards. No problem.

What I personally don't like are the users who seem to only post what they consider to be funny retorts. I don't think I've ever found any of their posts to be even remotely funny. I try to just completely ignore those people's posts.

I would hate to see any of the regular members leave because of the way the forum is moderated. I learn so much from the many scenarios that are played out here. The perspectives that I would never think of on my own. It's monumentally worth reading through the relatively small amount of drivel to get to the good stuff.

[JRutledge]

When I posted I realize that this is the off-season. But in many cases we are two months away from the season and usually there is a little more buzz about basketball at this time of year. One of the problems could be because Michigan no longer plays basketball during the fall and that has taken away some conversation we would normally have at this time. I just read a couple of very high profile people get upset and not come back recently. I personally do not care for all kinds of posts, but that is what makes this place special. I am just wondering if that is going to change or is this a trend.

Peace

[oldschool]

I have been using this site for 2 years now. And no I am not the previous Old School. I am a newbie of sorts but the information has been outstanding. I only hope the questions are answered first before everyone goes off subject. Just answer the question and if you want to add what if after great. If it is heading in the wrong direction I will usually just exit. Some humor is great but most are just a waste of time. Keep the questions and topics coming. Thanks

[Raymond]

I think another reason for the slowness is that there were no significant rule changes for the FED this season. And for NCAA the biggest one was moving the 3-point line on the Men's side.

A lot of the off-season talk in the past tended to be about major rule changes but how much discussion can you have about hair wraps and different color 3-point lines?