Paddy's Pride.

Paddy moves to Canada and attends his first baseball game. The first batter approaches the batters' box, takes a few swings and then hits a double. Everyone is on their feet screaming "Run!!!" The next batter hits a single. Paddy listens as the crowd again cheers "RUN!! RUN!!".



Paddy is enjoying the game and begins screaming with the fans. The fifth batter comes up and four balls go by. The Umpire calls: "Walk." The batter starts his slow trot to first base. Paddy stands up and screams, "Run ye lazy bastard run!"



The people around him begin laughing. Embarrassed, Paddy sits back down.



A friendly fan notes Paddy's embarrassment, leans over and explains, "He can't run -- he has four balls."



Paddy stands up and screams: "Walk with pride,