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In reply to the discussion: Spot the difference: One is "arguing a strike. One is "having a meltdown." [View all]oberliner
(58,724 posts)24. Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Suspended For Mid-Game Meltdown Against Tigers
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has been suspended one game for his confrontation with umpire Nic Lentz during Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers, according to Joe Trezza of MLB.com.
https://www.thesportster.com/news/aaron-boone-yankees-manager-suspended/
https://www.thesportster.com/news/aaron-boone-yankees-manager-suspended/
Aaron Boone has epic meltdown, gets ejected from Yankees - Tigers game
In the fifth inning of Friday nights game against the Tigers, Boone took umbrage with Lentzs inconsistent strike zone. After repeated chirping from the dugout, Boone got ejected. That resulted in him taking the field, where he proceeded to have a meltdown that conjured up memories of Billy Martin.
https://www.pinstripealley.com/2018/8/31/17807752/yankees-manager-aaron-boone-ejected-umpire-this-is-awesome
In the fifth inning of Friday nights game against the Tigers, Boone took umbrage with Lentzs inconsistent strike zone. After repeated chirping from the dugout, Boone got ejected. That resulted in him taking the field, where he proceeded to have a meltdown that conjured up memories of Billy Martin.
https://www.pinstripealley.com/2018/8/31/17807752/yankees-manager-aaron-boone-ejected-umpire-this-is-awesome
Serena Williams Argues With Umpire at U.S. Open: 'You're a Thief'
Serena Williams was penalized a game for calling the chair umpire a thief during an extended argument as the U.S. Open womens final descended into chaos, with fans booing and play delayed before Naomi Osaka wrapped up a 6-2, 6-4 victory for her first Grand Slam title.
https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8474166/serena-williams-argues-with-umpire-at-us-open-youre-a-thief
Serena Williams was penalized a game for calling the chair umpire a thief during an extended argument as the U.S. Open womens final descended into chaos, with fans booing and play delayed before Naomi Osaka wrapped up a 6-2, 6-4 victory for her first Grand Slam title.
https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8474166/serena-williams-argues-with-umpire-at-us-open-youre-a-thief
Serena Williams fined $17K for U.S. Open argument
https://mic.com/articles/191181/billie-jean-king-calls-out-double-standard-in-serena-williams-us-open-loss#.fMIeaaf4b
https://mic.com/articles/191181/billie-jean-king-calls-out-double-standard-in-serena-williams-us-open-loss#.fMIeaaf4b
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Spot the difference: One is "arguing a strike. One is "having a meltdown." [View all]
ehrnst
Sep 2018
OP
Her anger was what is called "Moral outrage" because she was treated unfairly compared to a man
Quixote1818
Sep 2018
#13
...we should pay attention to what President Obama says about logical fallacies and electronic
Fred Sanders
Sep 2018
#17
Which logical fallacy is being applied this thread? I have at least three....
Fred Sanders
Sep 2018
#20
You get ejected from the game for arguing balls and strikes with the umpire.
Calista241
Sep 2018
#45