The gym teacher's name was Mr. Caruso. Mr. Caruso did not speak English. He
spoke "Gym." One day I was playing basketball and Mr. Caruso told me I
would have to get an athletic supporter. He didn't express himself exactly
that way, though. He said, "Hey, you, one day you're gonna go up for a
rebound and the family jewels aren't gonna go with ya." I had no idea what
he was talking about. Next day I showed up for practice without my watch
and my mezuzah. He said, "Did ya take care of the family jewels?" I said,
"I left 'em in my locker." Took us a half hour to revive Mr. Caruso.
-- Gabe Kaplan
