2009 advanced FP camp

[luvthegame]

Originally Posted by ronald

I had no idea what it meant until I googled it. But the meaning that disturbs some is endemic to a discrete linguistic and social subculture. And until the wider linguistic community socially ostracizes those who use the verb rim within its current and most understood etymological boundaries, I can only politely respond--take a hike.

In the context of softball, the context is absolutely clear and making the verb into a gerund is a function of our linguistic box. Language evolves and you ain't telling me what it means. No sexual context is implied. In my Alice in the Wonderland, the word means exactly what I say it does.

Might be why there is value in knowing your audience??

Doesn't always matter what you think it means!!

[bkbjones]

So, if one of our umpires uses one of her favorite catchphrases about someone "blowing it out of their @$$," we should do what, stone her? And which method of stoning her, throwing rocks at her or forcing her to party with Michael Phelps?

Sometimes some of us doth protest too much. This is not a PC world, and this is definitely not a PC avocation.

Oh, and I can go back into the 1800s on the whole pitcher's plate thing (it's baseball, but still...), so if you are going to blow the PC whistle on something bring some credibility to the table there, fella, er, ma'am, er, sir, er, oh, just shut up and get over the whole PC thing.

[luvthegame]

Originally Posted by bkbjones

So, if one of our umpires uses one of her favorite catchphrases about someone "blowing it out of their @$$," we should do what, stone her? And which method of stoning her, throwing rocks at her or forcing her to party with Michael Phelps?

Sometimes some of us doth protest too much. This is not a PC world, and this is definitely not a PC avocation.

Oh, and I can go back into the 1800s on the whole pitcher's plate thing (it's baseball, but still...), so if you are going to blow the PC whistle on something bring some credibility to the table there, fella, er, ma'am, er, sir, er, oh, just shut up and get over the whole PC thing.

I am the first to complain about the whole political correct concept...don't get me wrong...I would never give some things a second thought in men's ball.

If you are naive enough to believe it doesn"t matter in other arena's...then who am I to try and enlighten you?

This is absolutely however... a PC world...and absolutely a PC avocation...

I remember my parent's...missionaries...who would not travel to a different culture until extensively studying a specific culture. Their language, customs, clothing, food...etc..careful not to offend someone different than they.

If you don't think there are different cultures within umpiring...then good luck doing the alternative life style nationals in Monroe!!

[NCASAUmp]

Oh hell, what did I start?

Guys, let's just stick with the NCAA definition for today, m'kay?

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Oh hell, ...

Careful, there...

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Careful, there...

Oh hell...

[wadeintothem]

I didnt invent it. I use the term to describe a term in active use as part of softball officiating.

I cant worry about if a particular umpire is offended by it and its not my job to ensure you live your life offense free. Unfortunately, I have real troubles and concerns in life, so there just is not room for your particular hang ups. Sorry.

In a word,

Get over it.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

...m'kay?

Been watching a little too much South Park lately???

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

Been watching a little too much South Park lately???

Office Space. This year's the 10-year anniversary.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by bkbjones

This is not a PC world...

I'm Mac!!!