She would be happier if he were given a position with some real responsibility. He could be “Assistant coach in charge of water and bats”. That would make her day.
His coach wasn’t making fun of Wilberforce’s height Gladys, he was complimenting him on his ability to ‘stop on a dime’ and not overrun the bases and get tagged out. ;-), OH!
Gladys and I think alike. I always wonder why parents tell everyone about their children’s challenged learning by putting out a sign on the street that says “Slow Children”.
Shortstop play deep. What a weird name. But no longstop to complement. Baseball is a ruined game. Rules always changing to help hitters who cannot bunt no run nor hit.
Wow – sounds like Wilberforce has way more athletic prowess than his dad. I picture Brutus riding the bench. But Gladys needs to get more involved in her son’s life!
Reminds me of my mother. When I was growing up, my brother and I would come home from a Mets game, and invariably Mom would ask us, “Who did they play with?” Never could get it across that it should be, “Who did they play against?”
ᴮᴼᴿᴱᴰ2ᴰᴱᴬᵀᴴ over 1 year ago
☺y!
whatta dingbat
Jeff0811 over 1 year ago
She would be happier if he were given a position with some real responsibility. He could be “Assistant coach in charge of water and bats”. That would make her day.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 1 year ago
If Gladys was an Italian mom the coach would not have gotten away with it.
Ahuehuete over 1 year ago
Too bad he wasn’t made a BatBoy, Gladys would have thought he was Batman’s new sidekick.
zzeek over 1 year ago
His coach wasn’t making fun of Wilberforce’s height Gladys, he was complimenting him on his ability to ‘stop on a dime’ and not overrun the bases and get tagged out. ;-), OH!
The dude from FL Premium Member over 1 year ago
Sorry for your short stint as shortstop but your mom short circuited it
ArcticFox Premium Member over 1 year ago
And coach will get a grand slam.
nosirrom over 1 year ago
Gladys and I think alike. I always wonder why parents tell everyone about their children’s challenged learning by putting out a sign on the street that says “Slow Children”.
[Traveler] Premium Member over 1 year ago
Put me in coach…look at me, I can be centerfield
paulprobujr over 1 year ago
At least he wasn’t assigned to “short round”. (Indiana Jones fans can groan.)
Just-me over 1 year ago
Height has nothing to do with it Gladys. Shortstop is a vital position.
CorkLock over 1 year ago
Shortstop play deep. What a weird name. But no longstop to complement. Baseball is a ruined game. Rules always changing to help hitters who cannot bunt no run nor hit.
Chris over 1 year ago
ya sure it ain’t because he’s a shorter sign for the word stop. :D
Saddenedby Premium Member over 1 year ago
not a comic strip reality – real-world reality in things I’ve experienced as a coach.
ladykat over 1 year ago
Gladys, I’m not a baseball fan, but even I know better than that.
preacherman Premium Member over 1 year ago
For Wilbur, shortstop is a great improvement from bench warmer. Too bad Gladys didn’t get upset over the latter.
ChessPirate over 1 year ago
So, you’re name is “I don’t give a darn”, huh? ☺
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 1 year ago
Gladys knows as much about baseball as I do about tennis.
Moonkey Premium Member over 1 year ago
This is a huge step up from foul ball post!
bigplayray over 1 year ago
6-4-3… Double play! Way to go Wilberforce!
cuzinron47 over 1 year ago
Her lack of knowledge of the game aside, seems the only time he can get in the game is for practice.
raybarb44 over 1 year ago
Definitely not a baseball afficianado……
Buckeye67 over 1 year ago
Well, at least Wiberforce is now playing an important position on the team. It’s certainly a major step up from his previous position as a foul pole.
T... over 1 year ago
Wilberforce thinks, “Should I tell Brutus that Gladys knows nothing about baseball?”…
Stat_man99 over 1 year ago
Typical female understanding of sports…
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member over 1 year ago
Wow – sounds like Wilberforce has way more athletic prowess than his dad. I picture Brutus riding the bench. But Gladys needs to get more involved in her son’s life!
paullp Premium Member over 1 year ago
Reminds me of my mother. When I was growing up, my brother and I would come home from a Mets game, and invariably Mom would ask us, “Who did they play with?” Never could get it across that it should be, “Who did they play against?”