Detective Pux here, ready to use my wit and humor to explain the conundrum of why American Football is called football when it clearly involves the use of hands, and why the ball is shaped like an egg instead of a round ball.

First of all, let me clear up the confusion regarding the name "football". The sport we know as American Football today was actually originally called "rugby football", as it was a combination of two sports: rugby and soccer. However, as the sport evolved and became distinct from rugby and soccer, it eventually became known simply as "football".

Now, as for the shape of the ball, I'm sure you've all heard the saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"? Well, the egg shape of the football is a perfect example of this. The shape of the ball was determined by the rules of the game, which stated that the ball had to be able to be thrown and caught. The round shape of a soccer ball or a basketball just didn't cut it for the type of passes and catches that were being made in the game.

The egg shape of the football is aerodynamic, making it easier to throw and catch, and also allows for a better grip for the players. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to throw a big, weird-shaped egg across a field? It's just more fun that way.

But let's not forget the importance of tradition in sports. The game of American Football has been played for over a century, and the egg-shaped ball is just as much a part of the sport's history as the use of hands. And who am I to mess with tradition?

So there you have it, folks. American Football is called football due to its origins in rugby and soccer, and the egg-shaped ball is just a small part of the sport's evolution and tradition. And if it ain't broke, don't fix it!