My Friend...Don't Be a Jerk

So by now I'm sure most of you have at least heard about the fan at last night's Indians/Rangers game that took a thirty foot fall from the second deck after trying to lunge after a foul ball (if you haven't, read the full story here).  All signs seem to point toward him being okay, but the lesson here shouldn't be ignored. 

My fun loving baseball fans -- don't be a bunch of jerks.  Catching a foul ball is a fun part of the game, but it is hardly worth losing your life over.  Be aware of your surroundings, for Christ's sake.  Pretty much every ball park (this happened at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington) in the country has steep upper decks and one should at least be aware of the fact that it can be a balancing act to just stay in your seat sometimes.  It's fine to try and go after a foul ball in your row, but don't go all gung-fucking-ho for a ball that's too close to the railing, okay?  The point of being at a baseball game is to WATCH THE GAME.  You should enjoy that part of it more than anything else. 

Also, don't bring a glove to the park if you're over the age of 12, it makes you look like a total fucking dweeb. 

Onward. 

- Terrence Adams