THE REFEREE OF ROMANCE
October 24, 2004
Patrick Berry (#1-7)

Each romantic misstep can be "penalized" with a football referee's call. For example, if a friend barges in while a guy is making amorous overtures, the ref declares PASS INTERFERENCE.

1. Fellow forgets to shave before kissing girlfriend. Ref declares .........

2. Dance floor remains empty at a debutante party. Ref declares ..........

3. Handsome, marriageable man enters room. Ref declares ..........

4. Guy gets grabby on first date. Ref declares ..........

5. Lovers embrace passionately in public place. Ref declares ..........

6. Man refuses to supply photo on Internet dating service. Ref declares ..........

7. Guy gets girl's phone number, but waits too long to use it. Ref declares ..........

8. Guy flirts with another girl in front of his girlfriend. Ref declares ..........

9. Guy skips a shower and deodorant before his date. Ref declares ..........

10. Guys keep cutting in on you to dance with your date. Ref declares ..........

Answers:

1. Unnecessary roughness
2. Dead ball
3. Fair catch
4. Illegal use of hands
5. Offensive holding
6. Face-masking
7. Delay of game
8. Illegal hit 
9. Personal foul 
10. Too many men on the field