My Magical, Lucky Farts Assisted in Soccer Wins

Busted emptying my tank, I needed answers and quick

Mike Butler
Beyond the Scoreboard

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Photo by Jules D of Unsplash

It was midway through the third match of the season, and my eighth-grade boys’ team was winning 1–0. My heart was pounding.

I was nervous.

We had to win this game as we’d already lost and tied the first two games.

“Let’s go guys pass the ball — quick,” I shouted with all my might.

Then it happened.

I swear I couldn’t avoid it.

It couldn’t be stopped. Like a powerful kick to the top right corner of the net that an opposing goalkeeper has zero chance of stopping.

Pfffffffft

I farted. Not loudly, but I farted.

Caught red assed

I immediately turned around. And three of my substitutes: Adam, Gino, and Andres are staring at me wide-eyed and uncertain about what to say. I’d be caught with my hand in the cookie jar — or my ass crop dusting.

They’re all embarrassed. Embarrassed for me and my blasting ass.

I felt like the Grinch when he was caught by Cindy-Lou Who stealing all the Christmas shit.

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Mike Butler
Beyond the Scoreboard

Top NBA, sports, and music writer. Editor for Beyond the Scoreboard.