I just returned from the Predators 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. It was without a doubt the most fun game I've been to. The hockey was fun. The fans surrounding me were unparrallelled.
About two minutes into the game I noticed the family of seven sitting behind me - four boys, mom, dad, and a nursing infant. I never actually saw the infant, but dad was holding something swaddled most of the game and occasionally mom would borrow the bundle for a few minutes.
Milk was not the only thing spewing from mommy.
The reason the family initially caught my attention was because their four year old kept yelling, "Detroit sucks!" Mom quickly countered with, "If you say that again we're leaving."
Now, I consider myself extremely blessed to be able to afford a single ticket to the playoff game. This family bought six tickets. The kid knew as well as I did that they weren't going anywhere. So about three seconds later, "Detroit sucks!"
It quieted down for awhile. I think I sensed a look from mom at that point. But then she gave the green light. The Predators weren't shooting the puck, and mom had had enough. She let them know it with a resounding, "Shoot the puck, dammit."
I could feel the giddiness resonate from the boys.
Mom has given up the high ground! Storm the castle! The words that followed are carved into my mind forever. I'm going to spare you. Just believe me, the baby was wincing.
Through all of this, I never saw dad say a word. He just held the baby until feeding time.
I think he was scared.
Monday, April 14, 2008
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James says...
That reminds me of the time Danny and I were leaving a Goodpasture baseball tournament game at Vandy. A lady's very young son was running past us. The lady was running toward her son yelling, "Come here, dammit." To which I replied, "That's an unusual name for a child."
Thank you very much. Please tip your waitresses.
Seriously, it's sad that parents create different rules for their children. If your child shouldn't curse, why should you? If your child shouldn't drink, why should you? I think we are conditioned this way in America because our laws establish certain age requirements for certain behaviors. But morality and decency should be ageless.
one of my all-time favorite hayes lines. i think i remember it a little funnier, but it was a long time ago.
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