i almost caved...

normally i have a VERY strict policy while at baseball games: NO WAVE. not only will i not participate, i won't let anyone with me participate either. you're not even allowed to raise your hands while staying in your seat...that still counts as a poor attempt at the wave. and i am constantly badmouthing those who feel the obnoxious need to start the wave (usually 10 or 12 times), ESPECIALLY at a game where the score is close. that's just mad! why would you start the wave during a tight game? are you not a fan? did you not come to the game to watch baseball?? newsflash fans: it's not a particularly interactive sport, so appreciate it for what it is and deal with it. and think about the fans behind you who can't see what's going on down on the field b/c you decided you needed to stand up and flail your arms about...for no reason other than the people next to you did it. come on, be an individual...stay in your seat.

and what is the wave anyway? it's a mindless activity for those who just want something to do (besides watch the game).

well, i almost caved last night. the game was horrible...unbelievably hard to watch. we were down something like 8 runs (i think) in the first inning. anyway, at some point i made the comment, "now would be a good time to start the wave...if you must." and sadly, no one did. people waited until later in the game when there were hardly any fans left, and no one felt like "playing". i think most of the people left were just drunk by then and couldn't get up. and while in a weak moment, i may have thought thought being 8 runs down would be a good time to start the wave, i certainly didn't participate.

bottom line: i think i just hate the wave.