Bowling Joke of the Month

A couple of women went bowling one Sunday morning. The first woman proceeded to throw her first ball of the morning and the ball accidentally fell off her hand in her backswing (this is not Margie). The ladies were in astonishment as the ball went flying toward a gentlemen who was sitting on the floor stretching (as all bowlers should do). His legs were spread eagled as he was leaning over onto his hands while stretching out his hamstrings and calves. The ladies realized the possibility of what may happen and froze as it appeared the ball might fall precisely between the mans legs.

Indeed, the ball did come down and hit the man directly. He immediately clasped his hands together at his crotch, rolled around on the ground, and was obviously in tremendous agony. The woman rushed back to the man and immediately began to apologize. She said, "Please allow me to help. I'm a physical therapist and know I could relieve your pain if you'd allow."

"Ummph, oooh, nnooo, I'll be all right...I'll be fine in a few minutes," he replied breathlessly as he remained in the fetal position, still clasping his hands together at his crotch. But she persisted, and he finally allowed her to help him. She gently took his hands away and laid them to the side, she loosened his pants, and she put her hands inside. She began to massage him. She then asked him, "How does that feel?"

To which he replied, "It feels great, but my thumb still hurts like hell."

Coaches editorial: The lesson learned here is that sometimes a little early discomfort will be well worth it in the long-run.

Archives of past jokes December 2006 November 2006