Umpires' image in the media

[Dakota]

But that is intended to be funny.

I don't lack a sense of humor about umpiring. Remember that goofy umpire in that movie about the dog playing baseball? He was exaggerated for humor. Like the cops in various comedies - Smokey and the Bandit, etc.

However, this ad is not intended to be funny. Even giving the ad agencies their due, I still want to throw something at the TV every time this comes on.