Sorry bro. Fair or not, if you decide to sport the gangsta gear, I guarantee you're getting bounced immediately.SEAT JUMPING
For some, it’s tradition to buy cheap seats then attempt to sneak into a free upgrade. Our etiquette panel had mixed reactions to this ploy. Here’s the consensus.
Disruption when the assigned customer arrives – You have to strategically seat jump. Don’t try to slip into a first row seat in the first inning. Somebody is showing up for that prime spot. (Shame on them for being late (see part 3), but that just doesn’t happen.) Poor execution means you’re going to be in front of a lot of people while doing the walk of shame.
Reaction when ejected – Play dumb if it helps you extricate yourself smoothly. (“Oh, I thought this was section 94!”) But don’t give the volunteer retired dude crap when you get caught. Your embarrassment is not license to be a dick. Apologize, move your ass, and become invisible. It’s over and this is not the environment to rage against the machine.
Interference during foul ball pursuit – You’re encroaching on the space of paying customers. You don’t get to body slam a little old lady to chase a foul ball (see part 8). Stay in your zone. Your upgrade is a gift. Don’t spoil it.
Access blockage, and vibe spoilage – Choose your spot wisely. It’s tough to make everyone happy, but you should consider possible bubble violations. When the section is empty, don’t sit in my lap. Spread out. And don’t bring your drunken frat party to the family section. I guarantee that won’t last long.
Consensus for all the above is that invaders need to stay low key. It’s not okay to ruin the game experience for your fellow fans. The alternatives are to one – stay in your own seat; two – pay for the seat you want. Not that complicated after all.
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