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[–] JohnSmith@feddit.uk 24 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Both the American and rest of the world versions of their respective ball games are played on foot, as opposed to polo that is played riding a horse. The latter was originally invented by Ralph Lauren, as commemorated in ubiquitous t-shirts with a gentlemanly collar.

[–] Ioughttamow@fedia.io 14 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Why do people still wear Lacoste if no one plays gatorball anymore?

[–] NihilsineNefas@slrpnk.net 7 points 3 days ago

Speak for yourself, I've been handcrafting the only gatorballs strong enough to survive their bite strength for years!

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

I thought it was an anthropomorphous pickle!