Cleats by Bill Hinds for March 04, 2011
March 02, 2011
March 05, 2011
Transcript:
Soccer Mom: Great game, boys! Here are your drinks. Jack's Mom: I don't think so...! Soccer Mom: Oh no--I grabbed Bob's cooler! Dee: Hey! Man: Hey, Bob. What's better, the Busy Berry or the Funky Fruit? Bob: I don't think so...!
davesuff over 13 years ago
What?!? Why would that be a problem? You can’t see it. You can’t touch it. That seems like a safe, creative way of dealing with a ridiculous rule! Props to Josh and the team for being creative and working out a solution that worked for everyone and supported the spirit of a badly written, poorly thought-out rule!
bluesfan2k over 13 years ago
We had an earring issue in the league I refereed in. A girl got hit in the side of the head with the ball and it ripped her earring out of her ear lobe (lots of pain and permanent disfigurement). Only takes one true incident to change a “poorly thought-out rule” to something that actually makes sense.
Bill Hinds creator over 13 years ago
For those of you familiar with Bertha, the grandmother in Cleats, today is the real Bertha’s birthday. I’m sure she won’t mind me revealing that she’s turning 99.
Carole Siegel over 13 years ago
Wow, she’s seen so much over the years! I’d love to be able to talk with her.
Happy birthday, Bertha!! And many more!!
Mary McNeil Premium Member over 13 years ago
Hurrah for Bertha!
Saucy1121 Premium Member over 13 years ago
Happy birthday, Bertha!
trekkermint over 13 years ago
happy near century bertha
mrprongs over 13 years ago
Happy birthday real Bertha.
andymeijers over 13 years ago
Empty field, no adults. Kids play. Problem solved. Not a fan of kids sports leagues- I think they are too often more for the grownups than the kids.
Jareds over 13 years ago
@andymeijers - I agree that the game would be a lot better without the parents there, but safety is first and foremost. No earrings, no jewelry, no bracelets or necklaces! I have seen quite a few injuries when the referees didn’t enforce the rules. Do you think it hurts any less when a child gets hit in the ear with the ball, just because a piece of tape is protecting the earring?? All of the rules are there for a reason.