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It mystifies me why anyone would pay $50-$100 or more for a ticket to a baseball game and then not watch it.
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It mystifies me why anyone would pay $50-$100 or more for a ticket to a baseball game and then not watch it.
Your mother is awesome.Five years ago I took my mother to Fenway for her first time ever. We had essentially this same douchebag sitting behind us, he was intent the entire time on loudly pointing out tourist attractions in Boston on his iPad to his group.
After three innings, she turned around and politely pointed out that, at 53 years old it was her first time seeing a live baseball game of a team she was a lifelong fan of with her son, and if he wasn't interested in the game, he should leave. He replied "I paid money for this ticket," and she said "I didn't. My son did." He stopped, a bit begrudgingly, but it worked.
Point is, if it passes the mom test, it's all good.
This. Whoever compared a ballgame to a concert (as opposed to a festival) is fucking crazy. Go to the symphony if you want to focus on the entertainment with no distractions.Being able to talk about something that has nothing to do with baseball is one of the great parts of watching baseball. If you want to pick apart an old Mad Men rerun, or shoot the shit about the election--that is not even close to grounds for being yelled at or scolded at a baseball game. That's totally insane.
This is true also. When I first read the OP, I was like "wow, I would've told Reggie to go fuck himself," but then I realized the problem was less the off-topic conversation than the guy's obliviousness (or perhaps even attention-seeking behavior).It's the delivery. You could be talking in-depth about some tremendous fangraphs article or how well JBJ goes 1st-to-3rd but if you're doing it so everyone can hear you and appreciate your genius, someone should tell you to stfu and it might be me.
I'm a bad person to ask, because I'm not worked up about my son being exposed to profanity. For better or worse*, however, we've decided as a society that it's not socially acceptable to swear in front of kids, and that rule isn't suspended when you go to the ballpark. As a practical matter, I've found it operates on a sliding scale: you're going to feel a lot more comfortable complaining about swearing in the box seats or the family grandstand than you would complaining in the bleachers, or in the non-premium seats in Foxboro, unless someone breaks out a racial slur or something.Also, as always, it's common decency to avoid cursing in public because children, and this includes baseball games. That being said, baseball games provide excellent excuses for cursing (David Ortiz; David Price) and so it shouldn't be something you can expect to avoid entirely.
Yes. I have no idea why anyone would spend $100 or more for a ticket then not want to watch the game. That's like spending $100 on a hooker and not wanting a blow job.But you have an opinion on it.
It's a stadium and people can do whatever they want with their money. Does actually mystify you? Really?
I don't know. I got his point:Thanks, but I'm already reasonably well-adjusted, not especially nostalgic about my childhood memories of Fenway and attend ballgames with a fairly low expectation of fan behavior. But then, I live in Michigan now, so most games I attend are in Detroit where the fans are somewhat less... hmm, how to put this... less revelrous and less reverent. The "Church of Baseball" thing was a Bull Durham reference, by the way. Seriously, Paps, lighten up a little.
Well, come on now - folks used to attend games only in suits, ties and hats. I think the excessive drinking and swearing thing is a bit more recent, not "as long as there have been ballparks"....I'm a devout believer in the Church of Baseball, but a baseball stadium is not a church. People have been drinking and swearing at ballparks for as long as there's been ballparks.
I don't know, man. It's been going on at least 40 years. Special circumstance, but one of my first games was in 1976. During the MFY series following the Lee/Nettles brawl. In the CF bleachers. Right behind Mickey Rivers. And the Sox were getting beat bad. I was 10, and my brother was in his mid-twenties. He had to keep asking me if I was alright. I made it through, but barely. It was insane out there. I was a cursing prodigy, but was unprepared for the racist stuff. Vile, vile words were flying out of those bleachers, man. Someone tried to throw a banana at Rivers, but came up short. Another guy carrying at least 2 beers went sprawling right down the concrete stairs next to me, bleeding (and worse, spilling) all over the place. There were a couple of fights, but the punches were not exactly accurate.Well, come on now - folks used to attend games only in suits, ties and hats. I think the excessive drinking and swearing thing is a bit more recent, not "as long as there have been ballparks"....
I don't think it is ever appropriate at a ballpark to be loudly dropping f-bombs for any reason, given it is supposed to be a "family sport" - certainly more so that football for instance - I would never take my kids to an NFL game due to the drinking and swearing I have observed at those venues, but I have no worries about taking them to see a MLB game....
I got his point too. But...I don't know. I got his point:
1--you like to ask folks what's going on if they're annoying you while you keep score
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2--Parents should lighten up cuz people swear at stadium
I think his point was, if you can ask parents to overlook swearing cuz, you know, "shit happens", it seems odd that you'd make a point of asking someone about what just happened on the field like it's a pop quiz.
I can find at least find some amusement in ignorant baseball loud-yakking than in loud not-baseball yakking.I got his point too. But...
And I don't think it's weird to be more annoyed by someone loudly talking about their colonoscopy at a ballgames than by someone yakking ignorantly (or even expertly) about baseball. I expect both, but loud, non-baseball chatter bothers me much more. If that seems contradictory or hypocritical to you and Paps, or whomever else, I can live with that. I'm full of "it depends" nuance and seeming contradictions. Most of us are.
Proud of it? No. What makes you think that?I love how proud you are of your "trick". It's cute.
LOL. Boy, you're fast.And that's just bad etiquette
See, this is the great thing about legalizing weed. At Mariners games, people now take their weed to the smoking section near the First Avenue exit.A few innings into the game, the guy sitting two rows directly in front of my co-worker lit joint.
They piss in bottles and put labels on th....See, this is the great thing about legalizing weed. At Mariners games, people now take their weed to the smoking section near the First Avenue exit.
I wonder what they do at Coors.
What does his weight have to do with it?Worst I've seen was a drunk fat idiot
Poor analogy. That blow job is not likely to be the only on field activity on game day and they're pretty muck OK with the F word. At least, that's what I've been told.Yes. I have no idea why anyone would spend $100 or more for a ticket then not want to watch the game. That's like spending $100 on a hooker and not wanting a blow job.
You ask a guy to step outside, or walk this way at a ballgame?My first port of call if I want to confront someone is to do it privately, i.e. not to stand him up in front of others. Works most of the time...
The American Association was known as the "Beer and Whiskey League" in 1881. So yes, it has been going on as long as there have been ballparks.Well, come on now - folks used to attend games only in suits, ties and hats. I think the excessive drinking and swearing thing is a bit more recent, not "as long as there have been ballparks"....
I would consider copying and pasting as is and emailing to the appropriate Sox department.
In the midst of all the good they are trying to accomplish with their telethon, they have personnel in the ballpark who have needlessly cemented an image in the minds of several dozen fans that "this team doesn't deserve a single dime from me."
Agree 100% with both Joe and Ale. The team should know about your experience.Walk to 4 Yawkey way, knock on the wooden door, you'll be let in. Try to see then or make an appointment with Stephanie. I forget her last name. And tell her your story in person.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-maneikis-50854430Walk to 4 Yawkey way, knock on the wooden door, you'll be let in. Try to see then or make an appointment with Stephanie. I forget her last name. And tell her your story in person.
I've never seen those signsexplaining to them how it is against stadium rules to heckle opposing players and that signs stating such are posted which is why he came over last inning
Nor have II've never seen those signs
Fenway Park Security Guidelines
- All persons, bags, and personal items are subject to inspection before entering Fenway Park. No bag or item larger than 16"x16"x8" will be permitted inside the Park.
- The following items are also prohibited: hard-sided coolers, cans, bottles (except sealed water bottles of 16 oz or less), glass containers of any kind, alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, firearms, noise-making devices, flag poles, selfie-sticks, sign poles, brooms (or any other similar props that may be dangerous or cause injury to other fans), knives, box cutters, tools of any kind (including Leathermen), or any item that could be used as a weapon, pepper spray, Mace, any commercial audio/visual equipment and any sign, costume, clothing or item that may be deemed offensive.
- Umbrellas are allowed inside Fenway Park but may only be used during official rain delays.
- Cameras and video cameras are permitted but cannot be used to reproduce the game and must not interfere with other fans' enjoyment of the game.
- Fans will NOT be able to store any prohibited items at Fenway Park.
- Exiting and re-entering the Park is not permitted at any gate.
- Smoking is prohibited in all areas of Fenway Park, including Yawkey Way.
- Proper dress is required.
- Any fan that directly or indirectly interferes with the enjoyment of the game will be promptly ejected from Fenway Park and may be subject to arrest and prosecution by the Boston Police. Fans are also reminded that anyone observed with offensive articles included signs, shirts, hats, etc. may be asked to remove/discard them. Failure to comply with such a request will result in immediate ejection from the park. The Red Sox will continue to make every effort to ensure socially acceptable behavior in order to allow fans to enjoy the game in comfort.
- Interfering or attempting to interfere with any balls in play or throwing any object onto the field is strictly prohibited and will result in ejection and/or prosecution.
- All fans are expected to comply with Fenway Park's Code of Conduct. Failure to do so may result in ejection from Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox do not condone misbehavior of any kind.
The Fenway Park Code of Conduct
Of course, violators are subject to ejection and other penalties. If someone is detracting from your enjoyment of the game, please call the security hotline at 617-226-6411, which is printed on the back of your ticket. On behalf of the Red Sox and the fans of Red Sox Nation, we thank you for observing the Code of Conduct.
- Leading off, please avoid balls in play.
- Second, never trespass onto the field.
- Third, drink responsibly.
- In the clean-up spot, help keep Fenway Park clean.
- Fifth, watch your language.
- Sixth, respect all other fans.
- Seventh, keep cell phone conversations private without gestures to attract attention.
- Eighth, sit only in your own seats.
- And in the ninth spot, do not smoke in Fenway Park.
Reading HRB's story brought back very different memories from 1978 or 79 (I can't remember which year). I was in the CF bleachers with college friends and for the 1st 6 innings or so, a significant part of the front section of the CF bleachers were heckling Dave Winfield every single time he came out to CF or any ball was hit in his general direction. It was a different era, but I am sure it never crossed anyone's mind that it would attract anyone from security's attention. Winfield in about the 7th, hit a 430 foot or so home run to center field, which I caught (though have long since lost the ball). Winfield couldn't wait to jog out to center, give a quick smile to the fans and tip his hat. The fans were also gracious or semi-gracious ---- "OK you got us this time, but you still suck." I saw an interview of Winfield taped a couple of years ago and he in a good-natured fashion mentioned the incident. Man I wish, I knew where I put that ball.
I think it's equally likely that this is another example of creeping authoritarianism. (Seriously - this is not "political correctness" in any way shape or form.) It's nothing more than the officer trying to be the biggest, unquestioned authority figure there, inserting his subjective personal view as some sort of rule. HRB is lucky that the cop didn't escort him out - all too easy for that to turn into a resisting arrest charge, especially if he didn't kowtow to the cop along the way AND the cop missed watching the 9th (so he could stoke his own ego.)(snip) Maybe times have changed, but I think it's more likely the officer had a bad day and was ornery.
Technically, it's illegal to use MJ in public in CO. Of course, that's rarely enforced. I've taken my boys to Coors Field 11 times this season and don't recall smelling it in the air at all.See, this is the great thing about legalizing weed. At Mariners games, people now take their weed to the smoking section near the First Avenue exit.
I wonder what they do at Coors.