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The Art of Heckling

According to the UPA, "Ultimate has a long tradition of good-natured heckling. Heckles are friendly barbs, typically from non-playing spectators."
To Heckle as defined by dictionary.com:

1. tr. v. To try to embarrass and annoy (someone speaking or performing in public) by questions, gibes, or objections; badger.

REMEMBER: Heckling is not taunting. Taunting is unspirited and just wrong. Harassing remarks after an opponent's foul call or close play are very different from heckling; the former are abusive taunts which create unpleasant playing conditions and often escalate to acrimonious disputes. Heckling, on the other hand, can be fun. Although players compete intensely, heckling reminds everyone to not take themselves or the game of Ultimate too seriously.
Examples
  • After a two-handed drop, cry "Use 3 hands!"
  • Cry "Let the girls play!" when a man on the opposing team blocks a disc from your ladies.

    • Know When to Stop Heckling

    You should definitely stop heckling a player when any of the following conditions occur:

    • When your hecklee tells you to knock it off.
    • When your hecklee bursts into tears.
    • When your hecklee bursts into tears, runs from the field.
    • When your hecklee bursts into tears, runs from the field, and drives his car straight into a building.

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  • Seven Perfect Players! HA, HA, ha, ha . . . (voice trails off)
  • Yell "Travel!" everytime a selected player gets ready to throw.
  • Chant "Bonnie! Bonnie!" every time she gets the disc, even if that's not her name.
  • Call everyone "Sally."
  • The fans want a hammer!
  • Couldn't you afford a pair of cleats?
  • Hey, Joe, the '80s called, and they want your pants (skirt) back.
  • I bet you can't do a push-pass.
  • Second place is the first loser.
  • Big fish in a small pond.
  • Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.
  • The best in Canada... WHOOPIE!
  • Young reader! (after missing a long huck).
  • You'd better cut harder than that, your butler isn't here to catch that for you. Credit: Kyle "The Cruise" Kristoff
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