Am I the only one that sees the relationship and sex metaphors linked to Baseball? I’m not, not a fan, us Aussie’s aren’t exposed to much baseball, I’ve just watched various movies with baseball being the theme and highlights whenever I flick onto CNN.
‘First Base’ ‘Second Base’ Third Base’ and ‘Home Run’
Back in the school days I recall using baseball to describe my adventures with a boy. ‘We went to first base’ always meant kissing. ‘Oh my god! We went to second base!’ usually meant a little over the t-shirt action maybe a little breast feeling. Then there was ‘third base’ the hands descending down the pants of you or your partner. And of course the ‘Home Run’ I can’t recall if I ever used the term ‘hitting a home run’ as I don’t think it would’ve been reached in those early days when we were referring to bases.
A Good Innings
The term of the relationship, I’ve usually referred ‘a good innings’ to a positive amount of time in the relationship… ‘A good run’ has always been used, can’t be solely related to baseball. My ‘good innings’ 4 years, 4 years and just shy of 2 years
And then there’s the ‘seventh inning stretch’ meaning unusual sexual positions
Batting Average
The ‘stats’ of my relationship in broad terms, here goes 3 long term relationships, 2.5 marriage proposals (the half was my last boyfriend telling me he wanted to get married by the end of the year and wanting to start the arrangements)
It’s a Whole New Ball Game
Meeting that person and they are totally different to any other partner you’ve ever had or met. Or something that occurs during the relationship/sexual relations that is plainly foreign, 'it’s a whole new ball game'.
The new ball game could even extend to being a ‘rookie’ (virgin) inexperienced one or ‘joining the minor leagues’ going for the younger ones ;-) I've had a few new ball games myself, a couple went way left field!
Loaded Bases
Enough said.
Why is it Baseball? Back to the baseball movies for me and I’ll continue my mantra ‘Build it and he will come’
‘First Base’ ‘Second Base’ Third Base’ and ‘Home Run’
Back in the school days I recall using baseball to describe my adventures with a boy. ‘We went to first base’ always meant kissing. ‘Oh my god! We went to second base!’ usually meant a little over the t-shirt action maybe a little breast feeling. Then there was ‘third base’ the hands descending down the pants of you or your partner. And of course the ‘Home Run’ I can’t recall if I ever used the term ‘hitting a home run’ as I don’t think it would’ve been reached in those early days when we were referring to bases.
A Good Innings
The term of the relationship, I’ve usually referred ‘a good innings’ to a positive amount of time in the relationship… ‘A good run’ has always been used, can’t be solely related to baseball. My ‘good innings’ 4 years, 4 years and just shy of 2 years
And then there’s the ‘seventh inning stretch’ meaning unusual sexual positions
Batting Average
The ‘stats’ of my relationship in broad terms, here goes 3 long term relationships, 2.5 marriage proposals (the half was my last boyfriend telling me he wanted to get married by the end of the year and wanting to start the arrangements)
It’s a Whole New Ball Game
Meeting that person and they are totally different to any other partner you’ve ever had or met. Or something that occurs during the relationship/sexual relations that is plainly foreign, 'it’s a whole new ball game'.
The new ball game could even extend to being a ‘rookie’ (virgin) inexperienced one or ‘joining the minor leagues’ going for the younger ones ;-) I've had a few new ball games myself, a couple went way left field!
Loaded Bases
Enough said.
Why is it Baseball? Back to the baseball movies for me and I’ll continue my mantra ‘Build it and he will come’
8 comments:
Having a bat, makes me think of guys "interering" with themselves. Bahaha!
Here are few more baseball terms and other interpretations:
Popping a fly ball – hmm, just leave that one to the imagination.
Making a pitch – making a move.
Striking out – being rejected.
Batting and running – hmm, might also refer to men in raincoats doing nefarious things.
Backdoor slider – a subtle entreaty to bottom love?
Hit and run – not even staying the night
I suppose it would not always sound the same if we use cricket metaphors...
Single = First Base
A Boundry = Second Base
Over the fence = Home Run
A Good Innings = The same
Batting Average = The same
Loaded Bases = ??
..But what about
Short Leg, Googly, Bowled a Maiden and Golden Duck???
LMAO Steph!
Nick – I had ‘striking out’ in my mind – damn it, I forgot to put it there. Love the ‘hit and run’ think what you like ;-)
Scorps… I shudder at the thought of ‘Golden Duck’
Oh, and we forgot:
the sacrifice bunt
the double play (or for those with enough stamina a triple play)
and a balk...
At the risk of jumping on the bandwagon Natalie, why not go with Soccer terms instead? For example:
kickoff: where the game begins!
in-play: the ball's rolling, things are progressing
offside: a minor setback
goal area: do you need a map?
Hand ball: 'nuff said
scoring opportunity: 'ere we go!
penetrate: you'll need to do that before you have any hope of scoring a goal.
goal: yyyyyeeeeeesssssss!
timeout: I think we all need a little nap now... :P
actually, it seems that all sports have sexual innuendos...
Basketball:
hit the three
double dribble
slam dunk
pick and go
actually, these don't sound THAT sexual, but you have to raise your eyebrows suggestively while saying them.
'Double Dribble, eh? eh?'
see?
"After last week's terrible outing, our champ is back on the pitch, swinging hit bat like a pro! Yes, he certainly has a confident grip on his bat as he steps up to the plate. The balls are coming towards him now, and he hits each one with ease! Wow! Balls are going everywhere now! He throws down his bat and makes an attempt for third base. HOME RUN!"
Nothing sexual there at all! :-P
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