Dancing Officials

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I do not see a problem with this for the most part. It sounds like Mark is being a good sport. And if the mascot is a woman (and he might know) I really see no problem with this.

What does the gender of the mascot have to do with any of this?

[HawkeyeCubP]

Originally Posted by rich

what does the gender of the mascot have to do with any of this?

+1

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Rich

What does the gender of the mascot have to do with any of this?

It has a lot to do with it if you like that kind of thing. I forget, we have to play the political correctness angle.

If it were me, I would not want a dude in my personal space like that. That is what it has to do with this issue. Maybe the official does not role that way, not that there is anything wrong with that.

Peace

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

It has a lot to do with it if you like that kind of thing. I forget, we have to play the political correctness angle.

If it were me, I would not want a dude in my personal space like that. That is what it has to do with this issue. Maybe the official does not role that way, not that there is anything wrong with that.

Peace

It has nothing to do with political correctness.

[gojeremy]

I used to be a bouncer in a bar and girls would do this to me after they had way too much to drink and it was really annoying. Of course, they weren't wearing a bear mascot suit!

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Rich

It has nothing to do with political correctness.

Then why would you be surprised that I mentioned what gender the person in the suit would be? It would matter to me personally. It would matter to others too (Not everyone, but it would matter. Do not fool yourself) If it would not bother you that is fine, but once again, I do not want a male putting their hands all over my waist and rubbing up against me. And if the official knew, maybe, just maybe that changed his attitude about being a good sport or not with the dancing. I know if it was one of the dance girls my attitude about it would be different in or out of uniform.

Peace

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by Rich

What does the gender of the mascot have to do with any of this?

Nothing.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Nothing.

To you.

Peace

[BillyMac]

I often wonder if tapping my foot to a catchy tune during a time out, or an intermission, would be considered unprofessional in my high school games?

Comments please.

[Thumper68]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I often wonder if tapping my foot to a catchy tune during a time out, or an intermission, would be considered unprofessional in my high school games?

Comments please.

Billy. We will need video to confirm if this is proper!

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Thumper68

Billy. We will need video to confirm if this is proper!

No we won't.

[just another ref]

The job of the mascot is to entertain the crowd, and if this entertainment includes making an ass out of somebody else, so be it. I would think making an ass out of an official would make it that much better, in the eyes of the average fan. I don't see gender as an issue.

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I often wonder if tapping my foot to a catchy tune during a time out, or an intermission, would be considered unprofessional in my high school games?

Comments please.

I'm more worried about not getting drilled by a cheerleader doing back-handsprings down the sideline.

[JugglingReferee]

Mark handled this perfectly.

You don't want robots out there who just ignore attention from mascots. That will make them seem cold, unapproachable, etc. Instead, Mark danced with him for a few seconds. That gets people to laugh and then he goes back to being professional, as we need referees to be.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

You don't want robots out there who just ignore attention from mascots. That will make them seem cold, unapproachable, etc. Instead, Mark danced with him for a few seconds. That gets people to laugh and then he goes back to being professional, as we need referees to be.

I agree with this. I just look at the expressions on all the people's faces in the stands and know the NBE looks at this as just another part of their "entertainment package" and would approve of the official handling it just as he did. Kudos.