So I was being interviewed by a sports reporter from a local news source (not going to say who). I was asked why it was I am bringing a “Triat Ehlon” to the area (www.rockmantri.com) and answered *“it will be nice to have some sports events in the area and should draw a national field of elite athletes”. *The reporter replies *“well, we have many other sports here such as the softball leagues and golf Pro-Am…what would set this event aside?” *So…in a rapid fashion I JAM my foot into my mouth and say laughing slightly *“I guess it will be nice to have a sport with real athletes as opposed to beer drinkers with bats”. *
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Now - how much should I worry about the softball nuts getting all hot and bothered? Would a sports reporter feel the need to quote that you think? This isnt “news” really…I would think that maybe a sports reporter would know that football fans dont get hockey who dont get baseball who dont get basketball…and all think their sport is the toughest.
*I guess it will be nice to have a sport with real athletes as opposed to beer drinkers with bats". *
Beer drinkers with bats is BAD. I dont know what the reporter will do, probably not use that quote, but It would be funny to see the responses. Maybe you should of said something about actually seeing athletes that look athletic.
I think that quote is the only remotely interesting thing about a local Triat Ehlon that a city desk reporter can hope to write about.
Whatever. It’s not like beer drinkers with bats are going to be at the park at 7 am to dispute your claims.
You got to learn to be PC if you are gong to be an RD. :o)
Dave
Maybe you should of said something about actually seeing athletes that look athletic.
Now THAT would have been funny…I have a feeling the whole thing will be a paragraph or less on a fold next to an add…the guy seemed bothered to have had to even call me. Another news source did a very nice story on TV couple weeks ago - led the sports cast with a story…and injected stock photos of IronMan finishes…
My rule is if the “sport” can be competed in while drinking alcohol it is NOT a sport, but merely a “game”…I know I’ve probably thought too much about this!!! Softball is made of guys who USED to be athletes and it;s make them still feel athletic but have you noticed how many of them have beer guts…I hope this offend too many…oh well…
And you wonder why you find yourself in so many odd situations?
Very funny. Don’t worry about it.
HAHA!!!
I can see the headline now!
“Angry mob of Softball players with Signs and Bats attack triathletes during the Inaugural RockMan”
All we have to do is run more than what ever the distance is to first base and they wont be able to catch us!!!
I can picture this crew, minus jordan, beating your door down right now. I know it is a small pic but finding a pic of Bill Swerskis superfans was harder than I thought
Yes!
While throwing bottle of Beer in their general direction in hopes of diversion!
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Seriously, I doubt it will be a big issue… maybe a few lost entrees form the Tri / Golf community…
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well maybe not… casue if their doing tri, it’s to make up for golf.
You need to grow up. And I say that in the nicest possible way. You are representing your sport and your race. Being a dick reflects bad on everyone.
My rule is if the “sport” can be competed in while drinking alcohol it is NOT a sport, but merely a “game”…I know I’ve probably thought too much about this!!! Softball is made of guys who USED to be athletes and it;s make them still feel athletic but have you noticed how many of them have beer guts…I hope this offend too many…oh well…
If you haven’t looked lately, there are plenty of beer guts at our events, but maybe a lower percentage than in most other events.
You need to grow up. And I say that in the nicest possible way. You are representing your sport and your race. Being a dick reflects bad on everyone.
I agree. I was not trying to be a dick…does not matter what a person was to say “means” - black and white text can be read any way the audience wants to read it.
You were talking to a reporter and you knew it. This is not a person to whom you should make flip remarks. Save it for us:)
Yes mom. I will try my hardest.
This is probably the first time anyone has ever referred to softball players as “beer drinkers with bats” (sarcasm).
I think they’ve heard it all plenty of times before, would respond with “Yeah, but what’s your point?”, and you don’t have anything to worry about.
It’s highly skeptical to think that softball players take insults from triathletes as being threatening … but I am am having fun envisioning a triathlete riding by a softball field, and the game stopping as the players chase the triathlete with bats … well for aabout 120 feet anyway.
The art of publicity is to be controversial, quotable, interesting, not boring, in short not be PC…you need to be outrageous…get out on the edge, stay there…don’t make peace, attack the status quo…otherwise, why bother with PR at all…why even get out of bed in the morning, say what you mean, mean what you say…
That’s not so bad. When I was stationed in ME while in the Navy, I use to razz the hunters up there by telling them that “hunting isn’t a sport until the deer get guns too”. At least all you did was possibly piss off beer drinkers with bats, I pissed off beer drinkers with guns…
Interesting definition. I would say softball is a sport. Those Olympic softball chicks are pretty fit/coordinated.
I judge a sport by the probability of pulling a groin muscle.
Golf/NASCAR/bowling = not so much.
Hockey/Soccer/Downhill skiing = more so.
I also think that a sport needs to be objectively scored (No judging, just time, points, etc.)
Diving/Figure skating = entertainment (Gymnastics should probably considered borderline child pornography)