SPORTSMANSHIP
Yell like hell at the opponent, the umpire, the manager and the paid professionals. But show a modicum of respect to the folks around you. Yes, this even includes visiting fa
ns. You should particularly go easy on the language. It is actually possible to marry clever and PG. It’s a revered tradition called banter. Real fans don’t step over the line, because the kids and families that are helping to finance our star player’s contract extension deserve a respectable environment. Furthermore, the visiting fans are also financing your next free agent and spreading money around your city. Welcome them back anytime, especially if you cheer for a cellar dweller. The visiting fan walk of shame to the exits is always sweeter when your team just took apart the division leader with the fat payroll (Yankees, Red Sox, etc).One additional suggestion about yelling - It’s always best to know what the hell you’re talking about. Your astute insights might impress the crap out of a guest from Armenia. But if the ten year old next to you is calling bullshit, you really need t
o watch a couple more games before spouting off. Another thing – it’s nice to have a booming voice, but being louder doesn’t make you smarter.Also, anyone that throws crap on the field or at other people needs to be flogged and permanently banned from the park. I don’t need to see you spoil the game or get in a slap fight. At best you’re going to wreck the team’s momentum / karma. At worst, while commencing your little tickle fight, you’ll flatten the little old lady or toddler sitting in the row behind you.
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