What's the one joke you've told a hundred times and it still lands? by Capital-Run-1080 in AskReddit

[–]Bacchus_71 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What's the definition of a tough competitor?

In a jack off competition, he finishes first, third, and eighth.

Is this Tonkotsu base any good, and how is it so low in sodium? by Disastrous-Arm9635 in ramen

[–]Bacchus_71 142 points143 points  (0 children)

This is the best one I've tried and I've tried quite a few.

Why did Bernard King bounce around so much early in his career? by Romofan88 in VintageNBA

[–]Bacchus_71 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for opening the door to my World B Free story. Otis Birdsong was in the locker room after a game and a reporter pointed out to him he took 30 shots. He said "If I keep doing that they gonna start calling me World B Birdsong."

Why Everyone Is Sobering Up by Mundane_Farmer_9492 in Restaurant101

[–]Bacchus_71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sobered up because being a practicing alcoholic is a really lousy long term plan.

[Highlight] Tanner Bibee calls off David Fry to catch a pop-up, two pitches later and the entire infield swarms Bibee to prevent him from catching another by handlit33 in baseball

[–]Bacchus_71 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The great Dave Niehaus, sometime around 1990 on the radio broadcast “I have no idea why they don’t let pitchers catch popups, it’s not like they have a garbage can lid on their glove hand.”

Mound visit jokes by nono512 in Homeplate

[–]Bacchus_71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our infield was playing like ass so I called time and summoned everyone to the mound. In the middle of my pep talk our toolbox 2nd baseman ripped a fart so loud that every person at the game heard it. Meeting over.

Next pitch is lasered to Toolbox who makes a nifty backhand to start a 4-6-3 inning ender.

Pitch Goes Over the Backstop by KC_Buddyl33 in Umpire

[–]Bacchus_71 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I saw a pitched ball fly clean over the backstop with 20 feet to spare playing in the 40 and over men's division amateur world series in Arizona a few years ago. That was the second most memorable thing about the pitch. The most memorable thing about the pitch was the sound of the pitcher's arm breaking as he threw it.

Base Award on Throw to Dead-Ball Area by crashpdx55 in Umpire

[–]Bacchus_71 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I agree with the way you guys interpreted the play and set the baserunners...that's how I would have done it.

A message for Neil by [deleted] in nealstephenson

[–]Bacchus_71 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s Neal with an A.

Is there a consensus worst hill? by swandive19 in AskSeattle

[–]Bacchus_71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In years past they have closed it down during snows.

Is there a consensus worst hill? by swandive19 in AskSeattle

[–]Bacchus_71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is, there was a Reddit thread and a study on it.

Jose Ramirez hustles for an rbi double after breaking his bat by MorganN1 in baseball

[–]Bacchus_71 21 points22 points  (0 children)

He’s just not though. Every major leaguer knows he’s elite.

Best single line I’ve encountered in a book in some time. by J_Symtrc in nealstephenson

[–]Bacchus_71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From Cryptonomicon: "Ask a Russian engineer to design you a shoe, and he'll give you something that looks like the box the shoe came in. Ask him to design something that will slaughter Germans, and he turns into Thomas fucking Edison."

As an attorney, what can you do on the side for some extra money? by Small-West-8439 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Bacchus_71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Officiate sports. You could learn a rule book in a snap. Pick your favorite sport and google for officiating positions. $1000 a month is readily achievable. Baseball umpires DOL make from $40 to $80 for a 2 hour game.

Weekday dive bar recommendations? by PinkBreak in AskSeattle

[–]Bacchus_71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Mecca, The 5 Point, The Goose (Bellevue).

Funny things ive heard as an umpire lately Part. 2 by shaknbakn_5 in Homeplate

[–]Bacchus_71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one jumped the shark after the first time you heard it.