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grunewar Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:01am
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Originally Posted by Lcubed48 (Post 808290)
Now if they would only come out with cinnamon or mint flavors. ;):cool:
I clean my Fox 40 in scope every now and again, so it has that minty fresh taste for a while.

Plus, I "pop" a Listerine Strip before every game.

Like some others, I don't think I could walk, chew gum, and ref at the same time.... :rolleyes:

Raymond Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:37am
I know folks who do. I can't. One reason I can't is that I instinctively blow bubbles when I chew gum.

BktBallRef Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:45am
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Originally Posted by Jeremy Hohn (Post 808267)
Looks unprofessional IMO to be gnawing on gum while communicating with players and coaches. I don't...but to each his/her own.
Agree 100%.

Rich Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:04pm
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Originally Posted by BktBallRef (Post 808305)
Agree 100%.
I love chewing gum when officiating, but I saw myself on video once and decided to switch over to Breath Savers (usually cinnamon) or Life Savers. I'll keep one in my mouth as long as it lasts and will have a couple in my pocket to replace during timeouts or extended dead ball periods.

BillyMac Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:09pm
It Cost Him A Lot Of Business ...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichMSN (Post 808308)
Life Savers.
We have a dentist on our local board who told us that sugared mints, and candies, would wreak havoc on our teeth. He suggests that we use sugarless cough drops.

tjones1 Mon Dec 26, 2011 06:29pm
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Originally Posted by Jeremy Hohn (Post 808267)
Looks unprofessional IMO to be gnawing on gum while communicating with players and coaches. I don't...but to each his/her own.
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Originally Posted by JRutledge (Post 808271)
You can chew gum without anyone really knowing you even have it in your mouth if you do it right.

Peace
Agree with Jeff.

I don't chew it while I'm talking to players or coaches.

Rich Mon Dec 26, 2011 07:18pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 808309)
We have a dentist on our local board who told us that sugared mints, and candies, would wreak havoc on our teeth. He suggests that we use sugarless cough drops.
It's one reason why I prefer Breath Savers. That, and I like the Cinnamon flavor the best.

RSturgell Tue Dec 27, 2011 02:25am
Every game. I only use 1/2 a piece each half though and never chew it when speaking to players or coaches.

Lcubed48 Tue Dec 27, 2011 07:55am
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Originally Posted by billyu2 (Post 808295)
Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?"
Surely, some of us remember.
I remember. Yes, it does.

Lcubed48 Tue Dec 27, 2011 07:57am
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Originally Posted by grunewar (Post 808301)
I clean my Fox 40 in scope every now and again, so it has that minty fresh taste for a while.

Plus, I "pop" a Listerine Strip before every game.

Like some others, I don't think I could walk, chew gum, and ref at the same time.... :rolleyes:
I use warm water and vinegar to clean mine. I'll have to remember to try your suggestion.

mbyron Tue Dec 27, 2011 08:04am
No. I'd fall down.

Moosie74 Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:02am
Yes I chew gum. Have been doing so for 20 years umpiring baseball and softball and the first basketball game I did this year I went without because I didn't know if I could blow the whistle and chew gum.

That was just one more thing that threw me out of sorts, put gum back in for the 2nd game that day and everything felt better.

BillyMac Tue Dec 27, 2011 05:56pm
I'm Serious ...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by billyu2 (Post 808295)
Surely, some of us remember.
... And don't call me Shirley.

CoachNRef Tue Dec 27, 2011 07:30pm
ive had partners who walk, chew, whistle and talk. Me? I have trouble holding the whistle in my mouth and if I try chewin gum, i know it would en up on the floor and sombody would see it come out of mouth and on a player's shoe...end of career. I soak my whistle in scope every 2 weeks and use Listerine breath spray. keeps the dry away and mouth tingling. :D

Larks Fri Dec 30, 2011 02:36pm
Trending about 2-1 No. I know some are not allowed to by their supers.

For me...I do and re-load at halftime. Have for so long, I feel weird when I dont.

Thanks for answering.


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