I grew up watching this guy, but as a kid I never understood why my parents always got seats in the upper deck or the bleachers. Now I know, it was to stay out of earshot.
I have to admire the umpire's ability to play it off, even as he is egging him on. Listen to the "Hall of Fame" rant.
Also, I am pretty sure that once he got rung up, Earl was just playing to the crowd by going back and forth like that.
the "Hall of Fame" rant wasn't too far off either :D
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"Acerbic wit"! w00t!