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Departing BallWonk reader Jeff B asks whether BallWonk will attend RFK to watch the Nationals try to stamp out communism once and for all this year.
Yes; BallWonk will make every effort to be at the Bobby Thursday afternoon. BallWonk usually sits in one of the infield 500 sections, typically on the first-base side, and always wears his lucky number 74 jersey. There's a Teddy Time button for anyone who wants to encourage a big stick rally.
Also, a social commitment requires BallWonk to attend Camden Yards Saturday. BW had sworn off Charm City, but he is really and truly obligated to attend this one.
Which raises the question: What is the etiquette for a Nationals fan at Camden Yards? Obviously, BallWonk will be booing Raffy and rooting for the Athletics, even if Oakland stands between Minnesota and the AL wild card. But should Nationals gear be worn, or should a DC fan attend Baltimore incognito? On the one hand, it would be nice to let Darth Angelos know where one's true loyalties rest, on the off chance he's holed up in his warehouse office watching closed-circuit video of the turnstiles. On the other hand, one doesn't want to offer the Dark Lord any further evidence that folks from Washington are attending his games.
What's a boy to do? BallWonk needs your help. Advise, and BW will consent.
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At least wear a curly W hat or something, but I wouldn't go incognito.
BW
A true Nats fan wears whatever they want, whenever they want, wherever they want.
I would wear Nats cap and shirt/jersey if I had to suffer through an Orioles game.
B-W,
Great sign! Too bad you aren't coming tonight, I'll be holding up my sign in my seats in left field. Maybe I'll get on TV!
-Justice Hoagie
74?!?
What, pray tell, do you and EWgie Urbina have in common?
Honorable Justice Hoagie,
No, Wednesdays are Ms. BallWonk's night to save the puppies of Alexandria.
As for the sign, the BallWonk merchandising team is way ahead of you. Follow the link to the shop and then scroll down to the bottom. It's based on the art for the entry "It Could Be Worse."
Yours,
BW
and i almost forgot...make a sign that looks like this!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/thehoagster07/nodopes.jpg
(check it out)
don't JUST wear your lucky 74 jersey. don't stop at that! i'd say go as far as buying a cheap-o orioles hat (with angelos as the owner, thats an oxymoron) and neatly draw a circle and a cross through the logo(i.e. no-smoking signs).
also, i guess you're not going to tomorrow night's game?
Mr. Wonk, I believe the following quote from Peter Angelos ought to be determinative in your decision whether or not to flaunt your Nats Pride at OPACY:
"There are no real baseball fans in Washington, D.C." - Peter Angelos, 2004
Would you willingly pass up an opportunity to refute this obviously faulty thesis in Mr. Angelos' own house? I for one would toss and turn restlessly for weeks afterward were to let such a symbolic opportunity slip by the boards.
By the by, I'm looking forward to collecting a "Teddy Time" button from you. Let us hope that the Big Stick is swinging free and easy during the next few games against the Godless Communists.
Go incognito, but use the lull after the national anthem as an opportunity to remind Orioles fans that they're all classless louts for yelling "O!" over the Star Spangled Banner.
Wear an Expos jersey!