R.I.P. Bobby Hull (3 January 1939 - 30 January 2023)

[Foxhound]

Hull was a horrible human being.

Frankly Scarlet I don't give a damn.

I don't look at professional athletes, i.e. those who play a little boys' game for the entertainment of others, as role models. In fact that would be about the last place I'd look all things considered. I celebrate plumbers, mechanics and hockey players on essentially the same basis - the job they do and the price they charge for doing the job.

[argolio]

Frankly Scarlet I don't give a damn.

I don't look at professional athletes, i.e. those who play a little boys' game for the entertainment of others, as role models. In fact that would be about the last place I'd look all things considered. I celebrate plumbers, mechanics and hockey players on essentially the same basis - the job they do and the price they charge for doing the job.

If it was revealed that my plumber repeatedly abused multiple wives, I'd get a new plumber immediately.

Try giving a damn.

[Argo57]

If it was revealed that my plumber repeatedly abused multiple wives, I'd get a new plumber immediately.

Try giving a damn.

Well said!!

[Foxhound]

Well said!!

Let's just say that I'm not so easily impressed.



Hopefully though you follow my advice and stay off the sauce.

[Foxhound]

Try giving a damn.

No. I think I'll pass. I already have more international and domestic concerns on my plate than my blood pressure can handle. I walk around seething with anger more often than is good for me as it is.

If any of you are truly serious about this particular issue though, I do have a couple of suggestions to reduce the incidence of spousal abuse by 99%:

1. Don't drink. Alcohol consumption is the major contributing factor.
2. Don't get married/involved with women. You'll be richer that way anyway.

[AngeloV]

Frankly Scarlet I don't give a damn.

I don't look at professional athletes, i.e. those who play a little boys' game for the entertainment of others, as role models. In fact that would be about the last place I'd look all things considered. I celebrate plumbers, mechanics and hockey players on essentially the same basis - the job they do and the price they charge for doing the job.

Oh Sorry. I guess unless A post is about stupid fantasy sports it doesn’t matter to you. I have a huge problem with people that sensationalize bad people because they were good at sports. I’m sure you have the same opinion of Ray Rice that you do of Mr Phoney Permasmile.

[Foxhound]

Oh Sorry. I guess unless A post is about stupid fantasy sports it doesn’t matter to you.

Some do, some don't. But ask me nicely and I suppose I can give yours "special" status.

But speaking of Fantasy I can understand your envy. Most people aren't as good with numbers as I am.

it doesn’t matter to you. I have a huge problem with people....

On that point we're in full agreement. I have a huge problem with people as well, particularly some....

I have a huge problem with people that sensationalize....

"Sensationalize"! High praise indeed for a write-up that I didn't think was among my better ones. But I'm glad you gave it such high marks anyway.

...bad people because they were good at sports.

Bobby Hull I'm sure was no angel. Like most people he had virtues as well as flaws. But to me he was first and foremost a hockey player and I judge him accordingly.

I’m sure you have the same opinion of Ray Rice....

Ray Price? Let me Google the name. Oh! Sorry. You'll have to go elsewhere for an opinion. I don't do NFL.

...that you do of Mr Phoney Permasmile.

Well you're right on that point anyway. Bobby Hull doesn't have the equipment for a good smile:



He'd be well advised to try another field.