The entire concept of zero-tolerance in anything related to parenting/raising children is absolutely insane to me. I have seen a person call 911 when the parent walked up to an ATM and walked back.

There was entirely too much fun in baseball last night. These kids need to learn how to sulk The Right Way.

They do it just to mess with the guy. Some guys might think it teaches them a lesson about respecting the game or something (see Kyle Gibson’s peevish quote above), but it’s done pretty much only because it’s funny.

Good point. The Twins will probably have to all hit each other with a pitch during batting practice.

Giving a guy the silent treatment after his first home run is one of the better unwritten rules.

Starling Marte did it for the Buccos a few years ago

99% of the people who say this don’t mean it.

Jesus.

Well, the left fielder from Burks’ prior stint with the Red Sox gave him a separated shoulder, so I’m sure Burks didn’t mind.

Unlike Pete Rose, Brady’s actions actually have something to do with playing the game.

Yeah, but it’s still more fun to call Belichick a cheater and watch the (usually goateed) faces of Pats fans turn bright pink and then explode.

Oh man, that statement is full of legal dickery at it’s finest.* The jury found him liable, but they focus on the lack of a punitive damages award. That’s utterly meaningless! I don’t really have a problem with them hiring the guy- they like him and I believe in the free movement of labor and in second chances. But I…

Oh I’m certainly not arguing Thomas is more entitled to the job because of the distinction between civil/criminal proceedings. I’m an employee rights attorney and I’ve heard stories similar to yours a thousand times. The culture at the Knicks seems to be like the culture at a lot of bad companies- bad management at…

That is a different point than what I had made- I didn’t make that clarification but you’re right. I was just focusing on the civil/criminal distinction and thought you were just repeating my point.

That’s what I said...

Off topic: During the festival, Edinburgh is actually the coolest place on earth.

Maybe, but no.

Yeah, sorry to nitpick but it is an important distinction.

IIRC, he was not convicted of anything. Being found liable in a civil suit is different than a criminal conviction. You can still say “proven sexual harrasser” to get the same point across.

Why is it that every time I’m at work and see “NSFW,” I immediately click on the link?