We’re introducing a new feature this morning: ”Regrettably Unfortunate Yet Chuckle-Inducing Headlines.” While we imagine this honor will be oft-bestowed upon the Star, we accept entries from all forms of media.
Today’s headline, courtesy of (natch) the Star: Colon powers Kansas State to 74-55 win over Southern Mississippi
Some players are considered the heart of a team. Others, well, they serve a…different function in the anatomy of victory.
Unintentional scatalogical and digestive system double entendres abound in the article:
And he made everything look easy, which has never been the case with Colon.
Especially after lots of cheese.
“I’ve been waiting for that,” the K-State coach added when Colon was out of view. “He’s worked his tail off.”
Uh, glad you’re feeling better, coach.
Actually, there’s still some there, and some might suggest it’s one of Colon’s best attributes. But what went lost…was his surprisingly soft touch and his deft skill around the rim.
Ew.
Pullen said the other bigs were in danger of “getting exposed” this week because Colon was playing so hard…It was just a matter of him placing too much pressure on himself when games rolled around.
No better way to start off a Friday with cheap, juvenile references to lower intestinal activity. I’m sure the Star online commenters are right behind us on this.
My favorite headline of this ilk: Royals to get a taste of Angels Colon.
Wow, that’s a contender for grossest headline ever.
Call me old-fashioned, but I will always consider this the best sports-related humorous headline:
http://www.newsnet5.com/sports/3897794/detail.html?farko
A well-deserved tip o’ the cap on that one. For a moment, I thought that was straight out of The Onion.
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