Stormy Chaos: Referee Blown Away by Portable Toilet During Match
Oh, great, just what we needed—a soccer referee becoming a casualty of a portable toilet during a storm. If that doesn’t scream “only in sports!” I don’t know what does. During a recent collegiate soccer game at Penn State, the weather took a turn for the worse, unleashing a fierce storm that not only drenched players and fans but also sent a portable toilet flying into the air. Yes, you read that right—a portable toilet. And it didn’t just do a little dance; it crashed right into poor referee Tom Henderson, knocking him flat on his back.
Eyewitness accounts detail the chaotic scene, noting that the wind gusts were measured at nearly 60 miles per hour. One spectator, who clearly had nothing better to do, exclaimed, “It was like something out of a movie. One minute, the game is on; the next, we’re dodging flying toilets!” You can’t make this stuff up—though it seems like a prank straight out of a slapstick comedy.
Reports from the scene indicate that Henderson was shaken but ultimately uninjured. Honestly, it’s a miracle the guy wasn’t more than just a little rattled. The storm forced officials to call off the match, leaving players and fans wondering if they’d be able to finish the game or if they’d just be trotting home with soggy socks and memories of a flying toilet.
Now, you might think this is a one-off incident, but let’s not kid ourselves—nature can be a real jerk sometimes. The NCAA’s safety guidelines will surely have a new bullet point after this fiasco. I mean, how many more reminders do we need to keep portable toilets anchored down during storms? When will we learn that outdoor sports and extreme weather can lead to unexpected mishaps?
And in case you were wondering, Henderson has not yet commented publicly, probably still trying to process the absurdity of the event. I don’t blame him; if I were hit by a flying toilet, I’d need a moment too.
So here we are, left with the memory of a referee not only officiating a game but also becoming the unwitting star of an unforgettable stormy saga. Next time you think your day is going poorly, just remember Tom Henderson, the referee who was knocked down by a portable toilet, and maybe your problems won’t seem so bad after all.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Penn State Athletics
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