Those Who Can't Play.....Watch-and Complain!

With so many sporting events on TV-and so many sports fans watching them, you’d think we’d pick up a thing or two about coordination, balance and grace.

Evidently not.

As the elite athletes of our age fail in the arena of sport, I’m sure they’d be gratified to know that we viewers at home are calling them bums, clumsy idiots and worthless klutzes.

Of course, we need to set aside the bowl of potato chips in order to express our anger appropriately. Some of us may even lumber out of our comfy sofas to stand up in front of the TV in disgust, complete with flailing arms and expletives.

Those among us who perhaps cannot even SEE their own feet will call into question the footwork of our “favorite” NFL quarterbacks. As we make razor-sharp cuts around the coffee table and ottoman (both playing the part of NFL defenders for our demonstration), we declare to those who’ll listen -“THAT’S the way it SHOULD have been done!” Hey, maybe the coach will call you for a tip after the game.

Enjoy the short video below of everyday people caught in sports situations-with hilarious results:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1796OXXdVzs

After watching THAT, I hope you have a new appreciation for those who make the real thing look so easy in competition. In a world where some of us can only post our best time when the finish line is a refrigerator, perhaps it’s time to think twice before calling into question the athletic prowess of even the lowliest professional athlete. He or she is LIGHT YEARS ahead of the general population in coordination and ability.

I’m not feigning a “holier than thou” attitude, mind you. Your truly is as guilty as those I rail against. In fact, I plan on screaming tonight at my favorite target of late, The Boston Red Sox. With beer in hand and spewing pretzel crumbs like lethal projectiles across the family room, I will denigrate their hustle, their ability and even their heart!

And I’ll be waiting by the phone to take Francona’s call for advice.

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