The Top 5 Dumb Unwritten Rules In Sports | Postgame Show
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The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz dives into a humorous and irreverent take on the 'unwritten rules' in sports, led by guest Juju with a top five list of the dumbest ones. The episode kicks off with a playful riff on Al Gore and the internet, then transitions into a satirical breakdown of absurd sports traditions—like not planting a flag after a win, throwing back home run balls, and the controversial act of bunting during a no-hitter or perfect game. The hosts passionately debate whether such actions are disrespectful to pitchers, with strong reactions from fans and players alike. Juju then shifts gears with a second top five: 'people who didn’t want no smoke'—highlighting figures like a boxer who walked out of the ring mid-fight, a ref who headbutted Dan Hurley, and LeBron James during a bloody game. The episode is packed with comedic energy, celebrity impressions, and audience polls on topics ranging from panic buttons to pocketbooks and salad-making. The tone is lighthearted, chaotic, and full of inside jokes, celebrating the absurdity of sports culture while poking fun at its rigid, often illogical traditions.
Bunting during a no-hitter or perfect game is widely seen as disrespectful, especially late in the game.
Throwing back a home run ball is considered a dumb unwritten rule—fans should keep the ball, not return it.
You shouldn’t mention a no-hitter in progress to the opposing team or pitcher, as it can break their focus.
Players shouldn’t retaliate with a 99-mph fastball just because they didn’t like a play—this is assault.
The idea of 'not scoring on me if you're up' is a ridiculous and outdated sports rule, especially when it comes to players like Jaden McDaniels and Nikola Jokic.
Opening Banter and Internet Origin Joke
The episode opens with a chaotic intro, referencing Al Gore and the internet, followed by a playful debate on whether the internet was truly his invention.
Top 5 Dumb Unwritten Rules in Sports
“Don't bunt to break up my no-hitter. You're trying to win the game still. It's okay. I get it. But as a fan, if I was watching my favorite pitcher throw a perfect game... and two outs in the seventh inning and nobody on, and a guy goes to lay down a bunt for a base hit, and that's what breaks it up, I'd lose my mind.”
The No-Hitter & Perfect Game Debate
“If it's a 1-0 perfect game. You wouldn't bunt? Brother, we're trying to win the game! What do you play to do, Jeremy?”
Retaliation and Unwritten Rule Violations
“Unwritten rule. Nah, bro. Don't get me back another way. Don't hit me with the ball, bro. Get me back after the game. That's assault, man.”
Top 5 People Who Didn’t Want No Smoke
“That guy who walked out of the boxing ring as soon as it was like the bail room for first round. I like that guy. And he walked back that long ramp. I like that guy.”
“That guy who walked out of the boxing ring as soon as it was like the bail room for first round. I like that guy. And he walked back that long ramp. I like that guy.”
“Don't bunt to break up my no-hitter. You're trying to win the game still. It's okay. I get it. But as a fan, if I was watching my favorite pitcher throw a perfect game... and two outs in the seventh inning and nobody on, and a guy goes to lay down a bunt for a base hit, and that's what breaks it up, I'd lose my mind.”
“If it's a 1-0 perfect game. You wouldn't bunt? Brother, we're trying to win the game! What do you play to do, Jeremy?”
Hosts
Guest
Juju
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Nikola Jokic
person
Jaden McDaniels
person
Zazz
person
Al Gore
person
Greg Cody
person
Michael Jordan
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Rudy
person
Stephon Marbury
person
Amina Hassan
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