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Thursday, February 28, 2008

Italians Say “No” to Baseball

From Fox News:

Italy’s Court of Appeal has issued a new hands-off landmark ruling — outlawing men from scratching their crotches in public.

The ruling says that blatant scratching or holding is “an act contrary to decorum and public decency.”

Superstitious Italian men often hold or touch their private parts for good luck when they see a hearse or to ward off bad luck, the equivalent of touching wood in Britain…

The man’s $304 fine was upheld and he was ordered to pay $1,521 in costs.

There was no comment offered by Roseann Barr’s publicist.

Comments

What if a bug got on your crotch?

“I am sorry officer! There are ants in my pants!”

likwidshoe on February 28, 2008 at 03:44 pm

And women are permitted to touch where, what, when ever they please? Obviously, they must not have a Roseanne Barr problem like we do.


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Anna on February 28, 2008 at 04:16 pm

Is pocket pool still legal in Italy?

Wing Chun Geologist on February 28, 2008 at 04:40 pm

Planning a trip to Italy? Scratch that! smile



Those who think the party or the country, will be “taught a lesson” by handing the levers of power over to the liberals will learn a lesson, but it will be at the expense of our country and her liberties. And there are no guarantees that the party or the country will come out stronger, more conservative or better positioned to win elections against the incumbent liberals.

Proof on February 28, 2008 at 07:24 pm

Proof:  OMG!! You DID NOT just say that!!!  rasberry


"Here lies, in honored glory, an American soldier, known but to God.”

THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT TWO THINGS: WINNING THE WAR ON TERRORISM AND SAVING THE SUPREME COURT.

pparets on February 28, 2008 at 07:43 pm

Looks like Proof will have to rearrange things while he’s still here in the US.
tongue wink


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Anna on February 28, 2008 at 08:02 pm

When in Rome, do as the Romans...don’t?



Those who think the party or the country, will be “taught a lesson” by handing the levers of power over to the liberals will learn a lesson, but it will be at the expense of our country and her liberties. And there are no guarantees that the party or the country will come out stronger, more conservative or better positioned to win elections against the incumbent liberals.

Proof on February 28, 2008 at 08:09 pm

I had thought to ask if that should that read: “… do as the roamin‘s do”? but upon further review it seemed a bit of a stretch.  Wouldn’t want to wander too far.


“Poverty of goods is easily cured; poverty of the mind is irreparable.”

Bat One on February 28, 2008 at 08:51 pm

Ah, Bat One! You’re the belle of the balls!



Those who think the party or the country, will be “taught a lesson” by handing the levers of power over to the liberals will learn a lesson, but it will be at the expense of our country and her liberties. And there are no guarantees that the party or the country will come out stronger, more conservative or better positioned to win elections against the incumbent liberals.

Proof on February 28, 2008 at 09:03 pm

I believe it was the venerable Confucius who noted that he who swings a big bat rarely strikes out.

Which brings us right back to baseball!


“Poverty of goods is easily cured; poverty of the mind is irreparable.”

Bat One on February 28, 2008 at 09:21 pm

Italians Say “No” to Baseball

Um, don’t you mean handball?
DKK

LifeTrek on February 28, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Avatar for its vintage duh

Superstitious Italian men often hold or touch their private parts for good luck when they see a hearse or to ward off bad luck, the equivalent of touching wood in Britain…

make your own joke, ladies and gentlemen.

its vintage duh on February 29, 2008 at 12:32 am
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