"I asked a ref if he could give me a technical foul for thinking bad things about him. He said, of course not. I said, well, I think you stink. And he gave me a technical. You can't trust em"
- Jim Valvano
About this Quote
In this quote, Jim Valvano is utilizing humor to highlight the power characteristics in between gamers and referees in sports. He jokingly asks the referee if he can be penalized for simply thinking negative ideas about him, to which the referee reacts that it is not possible. Nevertheless, Valvano then playfully insults the referee by saying he believes he stinks, and the referee really gives him a technical nasty. This shows that despite the fact that referees are supposed to be neutral and reasonable, they can still be affected by personal sensations and predispositions. Valvano's last declaration, "you can't rely on em," even more emphasizes this idea and includes a touch of cynicism to the quote.
This quote is written / told by Jim Valvano between March 10, 1946 and April 28, 1993. He/she was a famous Coach from USA.
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