Change for the sake of stupid
I would like to register a complaint!
NFL referees are getting new uniforms this year, and as Uni Watch says,
It ain’t pretty. For comparison, here’s what we’re all used to seeing. And here’s the new attire — short-sleeve, long-sleeve (the extra black areas appear to have been influenced by the NHL officials’ jerseys), rear view, and left-sleeve uni number. There are some worthwhile features, like the zip-up mock collar for cold weather, but the black pocket and tapered stripes are bad news. Why fix something that wasn’t broken? Even worse, based on this photo, it appears that there will be a wide black side panel, not unlike the side panel worn by NBA refs, which is a huge mistake.
The kicker, though, is that the officials will now wear black slacks with a white stripe during cold weather — no more knickers and striped socks. Scandalous! Anyone want to bet how many “waiter” and “butler” jokes it takes before this experiment is abandoned?
Blecch. Bad idea, you guys.
In other Friday news, I’m going to see a movie tonight, and it won’t be Snakes on a Plane. Related Link
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