Psychopharmacology

If you want to impress people with your erudition, drop Psychopharmacology into the conversation sometime. "In college I once considered pursuing an interest in Psychopharmacology but then became distracted by other interests." Something like that.

 But first practice pronouncing it and be prepared to give the definition if a listener has the courage to admit he doesn't have a clue what you're talking about. Try not to be overly condescending when you explain it relates to psychology and was associated with Emil Kraepelin, the German professor from the early 20th century who is considered to be the Father of Psychiatry. You might throw in that Emil didn't think much of Sigmund Freud.

But in these situations it is wise to quickly steer the conversation in another direction before someone with real knowledge of Psychiatry exposes your ignorance. Most people relate to sports so that is a good getaway.

Like this. In 1964 Len Casanova took the University of Oregon Ducks to Indiana University to play the Hoosiers in football. Bob Berry was his quarterback who took snaps from Dave Toby, the center who also did kick-offs. In the first half Oregon couldn't do anything right and trailed by two touchdowns at halftime.  Casanova was furious with his team's performance and left the field a few minutes before the end of the first half and took up a position just inside the team locker room.  As the players filed in he snapped at them, "Sit down, Sit down. Sit down."

Coming off the field, Toby's only thought was getting to a urinal.  Urgent call, but when Casanova barked his order, Toby dropped to the bench. The Coach did a rant all through the halftime until an official stuck his head in the room and said to Casanova, "Get your team out here, coach."

Oregon had to kick to start the second half and when Toby, without relief, made his run to the ball his neglected bladder released its burden.  His flawed kick sent the ball careening off to the left where, just before going out of bounds, an Oregon player pounced on it. It had gone well past the required 10 yards for an on-side kick so Oregon was given possession. The team drove straight down the field and scored a touchdown.

Game changer.

In the second half Oregon filled the hole they had dug in the first half and went on to pull off a come-from-behind victory. The sports headline in the next day's Oregonian read,  "Brilliant Call By Casanova Wins Indiana Game 29-21."

Bob Berry got special credit for taking those second half snaps from under a damply embarrassed center.