When Did Umpires At Wimbledon Stop Referring To Female Players As Miss As In 'Advantage Miss Wade'

[dave50]

Only just noticed the other day.

[Canary42]

Dedicated to those bemoaning the change from the Good Old Days :-

[dannyk13]

Thyanks for that Canary. Very funny.

[bednobs]

i think it's probably just a natural consequence of getting old that you believe the world is going to hell in a handcart, and everything from your day is the best and there will be dire consequences. Next you'll be saying music today is all rubbish khandro :)

[pastafreak]

I felt rather sorry for poor Prince George all buttoned up in suit and tie the other day...in fact I felt bad for his parents also. But more so him. It's not a formal occasion...or wasn't last time I looked.

[Khandro]

Bednobs, yeah, Snoop Dogg beats George Gershwin every time.

[jim360]

I mean, certainly he would beat Gershwin in a rap battle.

[anneasquith]

I agree pasta, a very small child trussed up like an old man. No wonder that family is dysfunctional.

[bednobs]

one only has to look at the reaction in the 50's from buttoned up ministers to rock and roll music (mass record burnings and censorship)
to realize that each generation thinks their way was the best and that dire consequences will befall the world if everyone that thinks otherwise :)

[pastafreak]

"The sky is falling....!!!"

[naomi24]

I think Kate, William and their children are a lovely little family.

[ladybirder]

I have to agree, they look very happy with their lot.

[pastafreak]

Oh, I agree also.

[aelmpvw]

while we're on the wimbledon subject, does anyone recall a player having a medical time out when they were winning?

[jim360]

Probably not many, but then again it's hardly surprising that players who are injured are more likely to be behind (since the injury is likely to cause them to struggle to play at their best).

The most extreme example might be this one:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/oct/22/caroline-wozniacki-betting-tennis

[aelmpvw]

i'm just an old cynic jim . . .

[anneasquith]

10.52. Naomi. No surprise there :-)

[sandyRoe]

What do they say now, 'Advantage Wade'? A bit peremptory, that.

[naomi24]

Quite honestly, anneasquith, I see no reason for anyone to dislike them. Do you?

[choux]

dave50, excuse me but this brought a certain comic to mind!


naomi, possibly the brother and sister in law? ;)

[naomi24]

Choux, I can understand people disliking the brother and sister in law.

Thanks for posting the clip. Great comedy! :o)