I promise I'm not obsessed with Paul Harris, although that certainly would appear to be the case, wouldn't it.

No, actually, I am writing about Paul Harris again today because, as a Syracuse alum myself, I was watching the Orange (is there a more pathetic nickname?  Delaware Blue Hens?  NYU Violets?) play a "basketball game" against Cincinnati.  During the game, Mr. Harris caught my eye once again, but before I get to him specifically, let me clarify why basketball game is in quotes above.

Simply, the Bearcats forgot how to put that orange round thing into the hoop.  They scored a season low 17 points in the 1st half, on a pathetic 6 of 30 shooting from the field.  Syracuse rolled, as they should, at home.

Now, once I'd decided I'd only be giving this game the occasional, cursory watch in between channel surfing, I happened to turn it back on to catch this little number from Paulie H. 

I know they were beating Cincy like a stepchild (redheaded or otherwise), but, popcorn, Paul?  

Just to be clear, I'm not one of those guys that thinks it's a bad thing.  Those people make me sick.  This is entertainment, and if it wasn't for us fans, these athletes (professional or otherwise) wouldn't make any money or have much to do in the way of playing sports.  So, every once in a while, I like some interaction.  I'm not condemning him, like so many people did in New York when Lastings Milledge high-fived fans after hitting his first career homer.

No, I'm not doing that at all.  I happen to like when players interact with the fans.

OK, not all of the interaction is good.  You get the point though.  I think what Paul Harris did was cute, fun, involving, enjoyable.  So, in no way am I being one of those "no-fun" guys that is upset about this.

Nah, instead, I just point it out.  You can form whatever opinions you like about this.

I happen to find it funny that he wanted popcorn during the middle of a game, but, hey, to each their own.  I'd think something less salty would be a better choice during a basketball game.  Maybe a slushie?  How about a pull of a Twizzler?  I can't think of much else that they sell at the Carrier Dome, as most of it is either completely disgusting or loaded with salt.

So, in the past few days, we've discovered that Paul Harris enjoys popcorn, basketball, and 50 Cent.  I wonder which order he'd put them in.