In the Bleachers by Ben Zaehringer for July 19, 2022

Pinocchio is up next, so Jiminy says to him: “Be the bat. Be the bat.”

… And then Jiminy remembers that Pinocchio almost was a bat. (Maybe those were not the best words of encouragement.)

♫ "When you wish to be a star … Makes no difference who you are -

Any pitch your heart desires … Will come to you.

If, to win is in your dream … you can make it on the team.

You can be a baseball star … your dreams come true." ♫

Nose growth enhancement..

This really bugs me.

Relax! It’s just a pep talk…..let his conscience be his guide.

GROAN

In the book, it was the ghost of Jiminy Cricket. Pinocchio squashed him early on.

As long as he doesn’t experiment with termites…

His nose is corked

Don’t answer any questions Pinocchio

That’s a good one though….

that’s just not cricket…