Origin of pulling your whistle out of pocket when you're just about to tip off

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Like Rich said, Lighten up Francis (great movie by the way)...

There mare so many other things more important than this when it comes to "setting a tone" to start a game.

It really is ok to laugh and smile on the court when things like this happen.

Last week I was about to tip off the 1st game a BJV/BV DH and realized I didn't have my whistle. It actually ended up lightening the mood of the official scorer who seemed irritated during my pre-game table meeting. She teased me about it and then she and I were best of friends the rest of the evening.

[refiator]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Like Rich said, Lighten up Francis (great movie by the way)...

indeed.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by fullor30

... I noticed he had his laynard hanging out of his pocket...

I do this. I don't like it around my neck unless it needs to be, which is when the game starts. I tuck it in my shirt during all time-outs b/c I don't want it bouncing around. As soon as the horn for halftime goes off I take it off my neck and put it in the pocket of the direction we are going in the 2nd half.

Would only change this is if Tio was a supervisor signing my checks.

[#olderthanilook]

Here is the origin:

Classic Movie Line #34 - YouTube

[fortmoney]

I wear a smitty and tuck it into my shirt until we're ready to go

[OKREF]

Originally Posted by fortmoney

i wear a smitty and tuck it into my shirt until we're ready to go

+1