Quote by Jim Valvano

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.

I asked a ref if he could give me a technical foul for think

Summary

In this humorous quote, the speaker recounts a lighthearted interaction with a referee during a sports game. The speaker sarcastically asks if they can receive a technical foul for merely having negative thoughts about the referee. When the referee responds negatively, the speaker jokingly insults the referee by stating that they believe the referee is unpleasant. Unexpectedly, the referee retaliates by giving the speaker a technical foul, emphasizing the notion that officials cannot always be trusted to have a sense of humor. Overall, it highlights the unpredictable and spontaneous nature of these kinds of interactions in sports.

By Jim Valvano

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