Now he’s got me doing False Facts again, even though I have a comment contest to run: we’re up to 55,403, by the way–just 597 to go.
Byron the Quokka here, and g’day, everybody! If you’re going to a Super Bowl party tomorrow, make sure you bring your latest edition of Acme False Facts so you can wow ’em all with your esoteric knowledge. Stand up straight, shoulders back, look ’em in the eye, and let ‘er rip! Here are a few examples:
Football was originally played with a large stone instead of a ball, but that only lasted till they ran out of kickers.
Willie “Buster” Diddlemeyer was the first to play Solitaire Football. It never caught on.
Until 1972 it was against the rules to run sideways with the football.
From 1963 to 1977, the Cleveland Parasites didn’t win a single game. They went through 98 head coaches before switching over to Monopoly.
Baltimore Sloshers quarterback Jim “Corny” Jokeson once played an entire game blindfolded… and then played no more.
The whole set’s still available, with emergency instantaneous shipping available to the credulous for a mere $499.99. Don’t get caught without it!