> >
> > A
> > Scotsman 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.
> > The Scotsman listens as the crowd again cheers
> > "RUN!! RUN!!" The Scotsman 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.
> > The Scot stands up and screams, "Run ye lazy horrible person
> > rrrun!" The people around him begin laughing.
> > Embarrassed, the Scot sits back down.
> >
> > A friendly
> > fan notes the man's embarrassment, leans over
> > and explains, "He can't run -- he has four balls."
> > The
> > Scot stands up and screams: "Walk with pride,
> > Laddie!":D