Whilst watching a little Dale Jr. this afternoon on “NASCAR Now” (a program I’m new to), had the thought that it’s funny how certain sports incessantly refer to the main object of that sport. Drivers are constantly mentioning their “racecar” (Brad Daugherty: “Now this racecar has more …. [tuned out] …. than any racecar in the history of the sport”). John Madden doesn’t let you forget that it’s a “football” they’re playing with. And Dick Vitale is eerily concerned about ensuring you “protect the basssk’ball.”
So why the longhand? Why not just say car? Or ball? I promise, we will understand what you’re referencing.
"He didn't protect the basssk'ball!"
And an aside on “NASCAR Now”: Funny how the interviews take place in various garages. I mean, I guess tennis players get interviewed on tennis courts, so drivers of cars should get interviewed in… garages. But it is funny. Because they’re garages.
