Autistic Hoop Player's Exploits Is Feel-Bad Story
The story of high schooler Jason McElwain has become the feel-good story of the year. Producers from several movie studios, including Disney, are angling for the thrilling story of the autistic team manager who sinks 20 points in four minutes.
I don't know about you, but this dude raining three's does nothing for me. Actually, I loathe him.
I've never scored 20, much less 10 in merely a pick-up game. 1.5 million Americans with autism might revel in McElwain's exploits, what about the rest of us? Were talking about over 260 million Americans right there. And then there's the world.
I'm sure other countries have their own McElwain's. There's probably some one-legged, one-eyed hockey player in Poland who scored a hat trick. What about ol' Clear Vander Sloot, the Dutch albino curler? Lumpy the headless equestrian? Joe Nomanos, the Dominican shortstop with two stumps for hands but range to die for? And don't forget the Jamaican bobsled team.
The point is, there's better, more inspiring stories all over the world.
Alright, you've got me. I just jealous of all the poon this McElwain guy is going to get. The problem is, he might get to homeplate by way of third and that, my friends, is called a travesty of the game. Look it up.
