Thanks for the feedback! I take your point about the relative funniness of these terms. Had never seen the pants word substitution bit. I like it. Don’t you have a producer nicknamed pants?
Your brilliant piece on Jewish baseball players brings back fond memories of my father-in-law who knew all the Jewish players and their teams going back to the start of the game. I guess there really wasn't that much to remember! And the embedded link to the comedian with the schtick about Jewish hockey players reminded me of this line in the classic 1980 move Airplane:
Flight Attendant: "Would you like something to read?"
Passenger: "Do you have anything light?"
Flight Attendant: "How about this leaflet, Famous Jewish Sports Legends?"
Thanks for reading so carefully — deep into footnote 2, on through to the hot link, even! You must have been trained as a lawyer. Really appreciate your encouragement.
As much as I love watching baseball, and I really do, I love watching Leggings, Capris, Petal Pushers, etc. even more. Looking forward to seeing your next post!
My father grew up in Lakewood, New Jersey, where his father, a rabbi, also ran a hotel (the Hotel Balfour). Affluent Jews from New York would vacation there, drawn to our family’s lodging as my hotelier grandfather could also conduct services in the chapel. I remember my Aunt Bess recalling how “little Henry Greenberg (b. 1911 in Manhattan)” and his family were guests.
Love it, Scott. What's the over/under on the Cubs winning the World Series this year?
Love your writing! See you at the library!
Uncle Jun used the word nonplussed
Fabulous!!!
"Pants" is a funny word. "Trousers" is funny in a British accent. "Slacks" is not a funny word. https://chavelaque.blogspot.com/2005/08/lines-from-star-wars-that-can-be.html
Thanks for the feedback! I take your point about the relative funniness of these terms. Had never seen the pants word substitution bit. I like it. Don’t you have a producer nicknamed pants?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB0MxBMMKHM
Your brilliant piece on Jewish baseball players brings back fond memories of my father-in-law who knew all the Jewish players and their teams going back to the start of the game. I guess there really wasn't that much to remember! And the embedded link to the comedian with the schtick about Jewish hockey players reminded me of this line in the classic 1980 move Airplane:
Flight Attendant: "Would you like something to read?"
Passenger: "Do you have anything light?"
Flight Attendant: "How about this leaflet, Famous Jewish Sports Legends?"
Really enjoying your Substack -- keep it coming!
Thanks for reading so carefully — deep into footnote 2, on through to the hot link, even! You must have been trained as a lawyer. Really appreciate your encouragement.
As much as I love watching baseball, and I really do, I love watching Leggings, Capris, Petal Pushers, etc. even more. Looking forward to seeing your next post!
Thanks for reading, Ed — and to the very end! Much appreciated.
I am embarrassed to remember wearing clamdiggers. And of course bellbottoms.
My father grew up in Lakewood, New Jersey, where his father, a rabbi, also ran a hotel (the Hotel Balfour). Affluent Jews from New York would vacation there, drawn to our family’s lodging as my hotelier grandfather could also conduct services in the chapel. I remember my Aunt Bess recalling how “little Henry Greenberg (b. 1911 in Manhattan)” and his family were guests.
Hah! Little, at 6’3” eventually. Fun story. Thanks for sharing.
If my memory serves me, Jewish ball player Sean Green hit four home runs in a game and still holds the record for most total bases in a game at 19.
Thanks for writing, Chris. I checked with my baseball expert, who confirms your recollection.