And the result is . . .? Apparently an unneeded boost to an already giant sense of superiority for one, and, for the other, a later realization that one has been condescended to by a child. Respect . . .? In absentia.
Do I think Caufield was a bit mean to Principal Spaetzel today? Yes, but it was actually far less mean and impolite than he often is to a variety of the adults in this comic. This one actually had me chuckle a bit…. BECAUSE Principal Spaetzel was not the butt of the joke.
Unlike Principal Spaetzel, I do not have any appreciable interest in football. I have only attended football games after I was married, when one or more of my kids were playing in the football band halftime show, so that I could watch them. But, I do not get upset that many, many folks DO really enjoy watching football. It just isn’t for me. I think the noise is a big part of why I do not like football…. the crowd noises are very distracting and difficult for me.
The phrases Caulfield uttered do apply to the various games that occur all weekend during the season, so it was very funny. But, the reality is that for any sporting event you could create a similar set of “universal comments”.
“Tragically injured stars” — You mean to tell me that Sirius got hurt? How about Polaris?? Didn’t I read something about Castor being out for the season???
Here’s the nice thing about liking relatively obscure sports like swimming or running while not being terribly into, say, baseball: The culture and media throw enough baseball at you whether you’re interested or not that you can fake it reasonably well if you want to be polite company to someone who does follow it. Watch:
“How about that Indians winning streak? Amazing, and probably good that it ended when it did so it’s not a distraction going into the playoffs.”
See?
Here’s the nice thing about being even less interested in football: They throw that stuff at you like a tsunami, and like a tsunami, it’s so overwhelming and unpredictable and full of debris that even the people who study it sound like they’re just guessing and making stuff up.
sandpiper over 6 years ago
And the result is . . .? Apparently an unneeded boost to an already giant sense of superiority for one, and, for the other, a later realization that one has been condescended to by a child. Respect . . .? In absentia.
Ontman over 6 years ago
A bit mean spirited?
Masterskrain Premium Member over 6 years ago
Actually, Caulfield nailed it. That exact thing happens EVERY weekend during whatever silly sports are being played!
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 6 years ago
Do I think Caufield was a bit mean to Principal Spaetzel today? Yes, but it was actually far less mean and impolite than he often is to a variety of the adults in this comic. This one actually had me chuckle a bit…. BECAUSE Principal Spaetzel was not the butt of the joke.
Unlike Principal Spaetzel, I do not have any appreciable interest in football. I have only attended football games after I was married, when one or more of my kids were playing in the football band halftime show, so that I could watch them. But, I do not get upset that many, many folks DO really enjoy watching football. It just isn’t for me. I think the noise is a big part of why I do not like football…. the crowd noises are very distracting and difficult for me.
The phrases Caulfield uttered do apply to the various games that occur all weekend during the season, so it was very funny. But, the reality is that for any sporting event you could create a similar set of “universal comments”.
Fido (aka Felix Rex) Premium Member over 6 years ago
“Tragically injured stars” — You mean to tell me that Sirius got hurt? How about Polaris?? Didn’t I read something about Castor being out for the season???
David Rickard Premium Member over 6 years ago
That was some great sportsball action last night, eh?
Thomas Thieme over 6 years ago
I dislike that it eats up so much of the public school education budget and hiring choices.
Kind&Kinder over 6 years ago
Everybody, including the Principal, should take what Caulfield says with a grain of salt by now. If not, they’re all at sea in their own inattention.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 6 years ago
Frazz
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Here’s the nice thing about liking relatively obscure sports like swimming or running while not being terribly into, say, baseball: The culture and media throw enough baseball at you whether you’re interested or not that you can fake it reasonably well if you want to be polite company to someone who does follow it. Watch:
“How about that Indians winning streak? Amazing, and probably good that it ended when it did so it’s not a distraction going into the playoffs.”
See?
Here’s the nice thing about being even less interested in football: They throw that stuff at you like a tsunami, and like a tsunami, it’s so overwhelming and unpredictable and full of debris that even the people who study it sound like they’re just guessing and making stuff up.
FrankTAW 8 months ago
On the other hand, it can be an ice-breaker for two people who like the same sport.