I thought it was hysterical! When I was a kid, my Mother used to call the JW’s who came to the door to “save” everyone the “Holy Rollers”. I guess that’s old now but so was Granpaw.
It is certainly a play on “Holy Roman Empire.” Here in Texas, we use the term “Holy Roller” to refer to the Pentecostals. Sometimes the term is used more loosely to speak of any Christian fundamentalist who likes his worship service very loud and emotional.
Argythree almost 8 years ago
I don’t get it either, Joe…
KenTheCoffinDweller almost 8 years ago
The Holy Rollers are a Christian Sect found mostly in the South, if I remember correctly. It could be Tennessee/Kentucky hill country.
skeeterhawk almost 8 years ago
I’m with Joe. But since Holy Rollers had nothing to do with baseball, I’ll assume it’s a play on ‘Holy Roman Empire.’
c.davies almost 8 years ago
I thought it was hysterical! When I was a kid, my Mother used to call the JW’s who came to the door to “save” everyone the “Holy Rollers”. I guess that’s old now but so was Granpaw.
jrh1219 almost 8 years ago
Holy Roman Empire!
davidf42 almost 8 years ago
It is certainly a play on “Holy Roman Empire.” Here in Texas, we use the term “Holy Roller” to refer to the Pentecostals. Sometimes the term is used more loosely to speak of any Christian fundamentalist who likes his worship service very loud and emotional.
SwimsWithSharks almost 8 years ago
Should have found a setup for “Holy Roaming Umpire”
Joe could have said something like “I see him walking all over town.”
linsonl almost 8 years ago
Sometimes, they get so wrapped up in their services they go into convulsions and roll around on the floor. Hence the politically incorrect name.
cameron.hall almost 8 years ago
Very interesting….but I don’t get it.
Ginny Premium Member almost 8 years ago
If the umpire was on roller skates it would be more obvious…
Stan McSerr almost 8 years ago
A pretty big set up for a meh joke.
chief almost 8 years ago
Haven’t heard that term in a long time.