Thursday, November 27, 2008

The Illustrious Jack Russell Terrier



The Jack Russell terrier probably manifests as many officials' traits as any animal alive... Here you go:

* Always tugging at the leash and wanting to do more thinking that he/she is the only one who can do anything. In their opinion, noone is quite as good as they are.

* Usually gets in trouble when roving because they tend to meddle in everything around them. The epitome of being overly officious.

* Very outgoing and bubbly personality which causes people to think they can trust them.

* Always volunteering to do everything but producing very little in the final outcome.

* Gets in trouble with coaches and players in an ITA match. Usually the court that causes the most problems. Has a tendency to always be chatting with the coaches and players.

* Tends to think they have the solution for everything and not shy about sharing their thoughts and solutions.

* Can be a good leader when they are on their medication.

* Tendency to be a little high strung and definitely high maintenance.

* Lots of fun to be around but hard to keep up with since they operate at such a high energy level.

* Nearly always a Type A personality. Usually hangs out with type B personalities since they get into conflict with other type A personalities.

* Very seldom selected for committee work since they have a tendency to fail in their follow up.

* Showy personality so they are usually the ones they parade around the cameras at the US Open. They do know how to smile for the cameras--but remember, they tend to bite in private and when they don't get their way.

* Lots of fun to be around but always be careful--their little teeth bite!

* Due to their small stature, they have a tendency to manifest Napoleon syndrome traits. If you have ever been around one you will know what I mean...

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