Getting the Coke wrong could cause problems

HAVE you heard the one about three South Africans who walked into a Moscow bar? Tightheads hadn't either until earlier this week. Three Saffas attending the recent World Cup Sevens tournament got a little lost and decided to ask for directions in a bar. While the bartender gave them directions, one tourist asked for a Coke, as in the product that has its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. However, in a classic case of lost in translation the bartender redirected the request to someone with access to a product from the jungles of Colombia oft used behind closed doors. Realising the potential scale of the unfolding misunderstanding the Saffas hastily headed for the door.

“THE hunt is on,” the headline of a press release in Tightheads’ everbulging Inbox screamed this week. It was from the Cheetahs on behalf of their team sponsors who make those cheap-looking but apparently reliable cars. They are looking for new cheerleaders who will be unveiled during the Currie Cup. Said the release: “Girls can simply pitch up, sign up and showcase their moves in front of the judges. With a simple one-minute routine you can become part of the Cheetahs journey to success, with the top 20 being chosen to compete in the final on July 20.“Regrettably, the release didn’t state whether hopefuls have to know the lyrics to Leon Schuster songs.

TIGHTHEADS has known this for years but nonetheless felt some vindication when a highly respected former referee spoke of apathy that exists in the stands. “Having refereed for so long I now find myself sitting in the crowd. I must tell you, I'm absolutely horrified to hear some of the things that get said. People just don't know the laws, but they believe that they do.”