http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2013/03/20/Bingo-offender-banned-from-saying-word/UPI-96881363806985/
Austin Whaley never
thought that his seemingly harmless prank could lead to so much trouble. The
eighteen year old from Covington, Kentucky and some of his friends went to the
local Bingo Hall last Monday, hoping for a good time. Trying to make the hall a
little livelier, Austin falsely yelled out "bingo” shortly after the game
had started. The crowd was clearly not amused as depressed moans sounded
throughout the crowd. Once the caller had found out Austin did not have a
winning card, he went on and resumed calling other numbers.
Then, two or three numbers
later, Austin once again falsely called out "bingo". This process
continued a few more times until someone in the crowd was angry enough to call
the police. He was quickly charged with second-degree
disorderly conduct and is not allowed to say "Bingo" again for the
next six months. Police say if they catch him playing or saying Bingo
again during this time frame, he will be sentenced to ninety days in jail and a
two hundred and fifty dollar fine. In addition to the court's jurisdiction, he
is banned from the hall for a year and will most likely never be able to play
there again.
I think it is ridiculous for anybody to think
they can disturb a game of Bingo like this! This man was clearly trying to be
funny in front of his friends and cost others the great experience of a good
Bingo game. It is unfortunate that we have to deal with people like this in today’s
society because all they do is disrupt the peace of others. He needs to learn
to follow God's golden rule and treat others the way he wants to be treated!
That is absolutely absurd; well it is absurd for someone to be taking part in activities such as this. However on the other hand I feel as if the punishment is slightly unnecessary. While Austin was at fault simply having him banned from the hall (especially on bingo night) would have sufficed.
ReplyDeleteThis kid obviously thought he was pretty clever for falsely calling out "bingo." I mean, it seems pretty original and clever; I doubt anyone else has ever thought about falsely calling "bingo." But I guess kids that hang out at Bingo halls don't have anything better to do. While I do think the punishment was a little strict, I can see where the fuzz are coming from on this one. You've got to teach these boys a lesson. Today it may be calling "Bingo" during a game of Bingo, but tomorrow, it's yelling "Bomb!" on an airplane.
ReplyDeleteI feel like this kid does not need such a harsh punishment. Although he acted very immature and should not have spent his time at a bingo hall - where bingo is taking very seriously, he should not be denied use of the word bingo for 6 months. How would authorities even know if he said it within the time? It is a pretty foolish punishment for a pretty foolish kid.
ReplyDeleteI think that his consequences for his little prank are way too large. All he did was yell bingo when he didn't have one. Sure, he did it a couple of times, but still, not being able to say bingo again for six months is a bit ridiculous.
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