Ball player Quote by Carolyn Hart
““I eased to my feet, making a show of a stiff leg. She watched with big eyes. “Did you get shot or something?” “It’s a temporary injury. I pulled a hamstring.” I was fuzzy about hamstrings, but the ailment seemed common for baseball players, though the nearest I’d ever been to a baseball field was watching the 89ers up in Oklahoma City. “In the line of duty?” Her admiration was evident. How could I disappoint her and let down the side for the Adelaide Police Department? I gave a modest shrug. “Going over a fence after a Peeping Tom. We got him.” It was a nice note for my departure.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Adelaide Police Tale”, 2020
Narrates a humorous, self‑deprecating anecdote about a police officer’s fabricated injury and bravado, highlighting absurdity in authority.
In simple terms: Officer pretends injury to impress, then jokes about a chase.
Key Takeaway
Question the sincerity of bravado.
Themes
humor
authority
absurdity
Mood
lighthearted
ironic
Type
anecdotal
entertaining
When to use this quote
- team building
- creative writing
- role‑play exercises
Key Concepts
self‑deprecation
performance
police culture
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people use humor to cope with authority?
- What does this reveal about self‑image in professional roles?
A Different Perspective
May reinforce negative stereotypes about law enforcement.
