Heard on a local radio show called "Natural Solutions" on Saturday morning: Apparently, there exists a nasty habit among some golfers that is proving to have serious health consequences for them. As host of the show warned, any duffer engaged in such behavior "should stop licking their balls."
Yes, that's exactly as he said it. Apparently, some male and female golfers alike have developed the habit of licking their balls while playing a round. I've never personally observed them directly licking their balls on TV. I have, however, seen a couple of players lick the fingers they also handle their balls with.
So I don't doubt a problem may exist that's widening as this habit catches on. As a result, hepatitis among those athletes is on the rise. The suspected cause is toxins used to maintain golf courses that golfer's balls are exposed to. It was also noted that many golfers suffer joint pain in their arms and legs. While not attributed directly to these toxins, it was implied.
Anyone who enjoys golfing and licking their balls while playing, may want to rethink this habit. Dada just felt it his duty to pass this along to golfers. "Please. Stop licking your balls!"
11 comments:
I'm not a golfer, but if I could lick my balls, I'd never even leave the house, let alone go golfing.
Oh Jesus....I KNEW when I posted this, the comments wouldn't be...couldn't be good.
Thanks, however, pt, for being the first to be brash enough (and honest enough, as well) to open this thread.
Maybe we should brace ourselves for what's to follow?
haha, this killed me! By your title, I thought this might apply to my male aust shep, but then remembered he's been surgically relieved of this ability. since i'm not a golfer either, i'm just wondering what IS their purpose in licking balls? Is it like the baseball pitcher's spitball, or some wierd good-luck ritual? and the joint pain, hmmm, could be related to contorting oneself in the manner PT suggests. this info has done NOTHING to improve my image of golfing. Hey, PT, you don't need to abuse yourself by yourself, just go to the local golf course & make yourself available! gack, now i won't be able to drive by the greens without thinking what other wierdness is going on out there. D.K.
OMG! From D.K. comes further evidence we've opened a real can o' worms!
I say, good fellow, methinks I wouldn't have any worries here myself. I'm not a golfer, and if anyone's curious, I certainly don't have balls (in the anatomical sense, I should say), but if I could accomplish any sort of licking contortion of a similar nature, you can bet I'd be deleting craigslist from my Favorites!
Geez. I just read what I wrote. I admit, I feel dirty.
lmao
And yes, Dada, I'm afraid you were asking for it.
thanks for the laugh..so funny....actually my grandfoather used to do this for luck- I mean the golfballs part- also he used to pick his teeth with the Tee...yuck...
Anyways- Dada- I need to ask you to stop by my blog- someone has been using the e4e moniker and leaving really awful messeges on peoples blogs and I am trying to find out who it is- very upsetting....I am checking my entire blogroll- but if anyone sees RUDE messeges with enigma on them ( no picture) please please let me know. ( please read the post)thanks...and many apologies.
it's that deepak clown
now, I was SURE when I checked back here today I would see a comment from Maineiac, a known golf-hater! where are you?
Mel "in the anatomical sense" hahahaha! Remember 'Deep Throat' (NOT the watergate guy) who had certain anatomical features located in her throat? well, I've often wondered if that is where certain women have their 'ersatz-balls' ... these are the women who speak out loudly & don't pussyfoot around when voicing the truth. ok, sorry to gross anyone out worse than they already were, but sometimes when I feel a lump in my throat ...
and perhaps e4e can explain WHY licking golfballs would provide luck? i'm lost when it comes to golf-lore. D.K.
dk: I confess -- as I was posting this, I thought of Maineiac. I wondered if this mightn't draw him outta the northwoods.
Discouraged? Yes! Given up? No. Let's wait a tad longer. Even that far north, it's too early for hibernation season.
yes, if Maineiac doesn't comment on toxic balls, then the golfers have won. D.K.
I confess, I'm just still blushing...and laughing like a loon at the same time!
I have never once claimed to be a Well Woman.
Lump in the throat, DK? (she goes off in more peals of laughter)
thanks, dada, for the post. We can always use some chucks.
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