Quite possibly the greatest quote in sports history.
Those of a certain age will enjoy rhis interview with Mel Blanc, an amazing, funny and talented nan.
https://x.com/entertainmehq/status/1771010898750005726?s=46&t=h_Eq76aP8cgcS9Aak9q5qA
Watching Sunday Night Baseball, Padres at Dodgers.
Machado of the Pads hits a homer, a guy in the center field stands catches it with his glove, then reaches into his pocket to get a different baseball, which he throws back out onto the field… the regular “get this outta here!” behavior of home fans.
ESPN sends their roaming reporter out to talk with the guy, who readily admits to making the switch.
“Everyone out here was high fiving me, so I got off scot free with the fans out here” - ie, the same fans who are surrounding him for this little interview.
“The only people who saw me do it were you guys” - ie, the national TV audience.
Grades:
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Preparation - A+++ - had the glove and the extra ball, clearly had this thought out.
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Execution - A- - caught the homer, a little obvious on the Switcheroo
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Public Relations - F- - wildly poor situational awareness on who “you guys” are.
Well done, sir!
King’s horses buck soldiers & run amok in central London.
“We’re not doing the Humpty Dumpty scam again!”
Loose horses gallop through London, causing injuries and damage : NPR
@LAUte wearing his favorite hat.
Classic, classic look.
It’s going to catch on stronger than bell bottoms!
Or a “Members Only” jacket.
Malicious act by Steggys. The hat belongs to him. There will be consequences.
Good foul weather game gear…
For the record, I liked the Vaurnet Glacier glasses for riding my motorcycle wwwwaaaayyyy back in the day.
Motorcycle? Who do you think you are? Marlon Brando?
“I shouda been a contender.”
I still have Vuarnet glacier glasses. I love them. haha.
Those glasses were awesome, great for bright days. But after a few hours on the road, you look like you’re stoned out of mind - beet red eyes.
Sure…blame the glasses.
I seem to remember Vuarnets had those leather peripheral vision horse blinders.
As you should! I Love them Vaurnets! Hard to find these days.