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A northern Kentucky judge has ruled that 18-year-old Austin Whaley cant say the word bingo for the next six months, the Associated Press reports. Apparently, Whaley was penalized for his antics at a Covington bingo hall.

Police Sgt. Richard Webster was working security at the bingo hall when Whaley and a group of his friends began to cause trouble, allegedly interrupting the game for several minutes by falsely yelling "bingo" and upsetting several players, the Associated Press reports. Webster decided to take action, citing the teenager for second-degree disorderly conduct.

Just like you cant run into a theater and yell fire when its not on fire, you cant run into a crowded bingo hall and yell bingo when there isnt one, Webster told Northern Kentucky News.

Luckily for Whaley, Judge Douglas Grothaus thought that jail time would be a bit too harsh of a punishment. Instead, Grothaus ruled that his days of crying bingo were overat least for the next six months.

According to the Associated Press, Grothaus told the Kentucky Enquirer that Whaleys clean record and status as a good kid led him to issue a light sentence. He also told the court that they needed to lighten up a bit.

With all the other things that happen in the court system and the families youre dealing with, youve got to keep a sense of humor, Grothaus added.

In this case, news outlets have certainly kept their sense of humor. The Huffington Post joked screaming 'bingo' was his shame-o while MSN wrote Never get between old ladies and their bingo.

At least Whaley will have a great story for his kids.

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Kentucky Teenager Austin Whaley Can't Say 'Bingo' For 6 Months, Judge Rules