I can't remember where I read this, so don't quote me, but I recall seeing something recently that said going to ballpark concessions before the game starts significantly raised the likelihood that you were eating food leftover from the night before. The recommendation was to wait until after the second inning to get fresh-made food. Not sure it's true everywhere or to what extent, but I made a mental note of that tip regardless.
I found the guy with the batting helmet, and, curiously, it looks like an Expos helmet. That tracks, because me and my brothers always chose more interesting batting helmets as souvenirs than our hometown Cubs.
It DOES look like an Expos helmet! Wow, Bill, you've got some sharp eyes. I hadn't noticed that until you said it and then I had to put my eyes right up to my screen. Excellent addition to the historical record here. I dug a little further and the Giants were playing the Astros that day, so this guy was just very lost or very wise to cover his head with whatever happened to be available.
Oh Paul, I guess I’m the only nitwit who looked for the guy with the helmet! And found him! (The very left of the right hand third of the picture.) This post was so entertaining. Apparently nuns and boy scouts are drawn more to day games, and dairy farmers/workers and letter carriers love the nightlife! Thanks. Meg
You were just the only one to document your success here for posterity, Meg. I'm glad you enjoyed the mild hypocrisy of the O'Malleys supposed "taste" in baseball promotions. It's a slippery slope from scouts to giving away live shellfish!
Sorry, I didn’t search for Where’s Waldo but I did enjoy the story. They did what I was thinking… on the way out. Saved lots of money too!
Perhaps if they give a free hot dog instead that would be better. I’ve often wondered what they did with all the unsold food at nights end.
I can't remember where I read this, so don't quote me, but I recall seeing something recently that said going to ballpark concessions before the game starts significantly raised the likelihood that you were eating food leftover from the night before. The recommendation was to wait until after the second inning to get fresh-made food. Not sure it's true everywhere or to what extent, but I made a mental note of that tip regardless.
I found the guy with the batting helmet, and, curiously, it looks like an Expos helmet. That tracks, because me and my brothers always chose more interesting batting helmets as souvenirs than our hometown Cubs.
It DOES look like an Expos helmet! Wow, Bill, you've got some sharp eyes. I hadn't noticed that until you said it and then I had to put my eyes right up to my screen. Excellent addition to the historical record here. I dug a little further and the Giants were playing the Astros that day, so this guy was just very lost or very wise to cover his head with whatever happened to be available.
Oh Paul, I guess I’m the only nitwit who looked for the guy with the helmet! And found him! (The very left of the right hand third of the picture.) This post was so entertaining. Apparently nuns and boy scouts are drawn more to day games, and dairy farmers/workers and letter carriers love the nightlife! Thanks. Meg
You were just the only one to document your success here for posterity, Meg. I'm glad you enjoyed the mild hypocrisy of the O'Malleys supposed "taste" in baseball promotions. It's a slippery slope from scouts to giving away live shellfish!