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Posted: 4/29/2011 11:42:50 AM EDT

So I went to an Orioles game last night and these people were sitting in front of me:

The dude started reading a book about rashes/herpes/bumps/all kind of crazy shit.

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:43:49 AM EDT

[#1]

See all those empty seats... You could probably move a little closer and your nose would stop bleeding.

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:45:15 AM EDT

[#2]

Did he try to sell you any unpasteurized milk?

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:46:41 AM EDT

[#3]

FlakChak will get this...

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:46:42 AM EDT

[#4]

Growing up my buddies folks owned a peach orchard down the road from some Mennoites used to play ball against Mennonite kids in pick games, they could play ball.

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:47:22 AM EDT

[#5]

Amish girl's dream = two menanight.

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:47:27 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
See all those empty seats... You could probably move a little closer and your nose would stop bleeding.

I actually liked it up there. We moved to the same seats but on the other side of the stadium. I was able to smoke up there with no one complaining because no one was around. Plus I got a good view of the game. The beer vendor came by once an inning, so I didn't have to move.

O's games rock!

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:49:06 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:O's games rock!

Because they suck, and nobody goes. It's too bad, they have a very nice ballpark, a great game-day experience, but their owner is a douche nozzle of epic proportions.

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:49:55 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
So I went to an Orioles game last night and these people were sitting in front of me:

http://i53.tinypic.com/2l8f90y.jpg

The dude started reading a book about rashes/herpes/bumps/all kind of crazy shit.

The last time I sat up that high I saw my house

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:51:01 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:

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See all those empty seats... You could probably move a little closer and your nose would stop bleeding.

I actually liked it up there. We moved to the same seats but on the other side of the stadium. I was able to smoke up there with no one complaining because no one was around. Plus I got a good view of the game. The beer vendor came by once an inning, so I didn't have to move.

O's games rock!

Around here there is no smoking in the stadium and I haven't seen a roving beer vendor in a decade.

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:52:38 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:O's games rock!

Because they suck, and nobody goes. It's too bad, they have a very nice ballpark, a great game-day experience, but their owner is a douche nozzle of epic proportions.

yeeeeeeeeep

camden yards is awesome.

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:53:31 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Quoted:O's games rock!

Because they suck, and nobody goes. It's too bad, they have a very nice ballpark, a great game-day experience, but their owner is a douche nozzle of epic proportions.

Fuck Peter Angelos.

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:55:37 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

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See all those empty seats... You could probably move a little closer and your nose would stop bleeding.

I actually liked it up there. We moved to the same seats but on the other side of the stadium. I was able to smoke up there with no one complaining because no one was around. Plus I got a good view of the game. The beer vendor came by once an inning, so I didn't have to move.

O's games rock!

Around here there is no smoking in the stadium and I haven't seen a roving beer vendor in a decade.

What games do you go to? Beer vendors are always walking around at O's and Ravens games. I technically wasn't allowed to smoke up there, but there was no one in my section. Plus I got a good view of the helicopter landing/taking off at Shock Trauma.

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:55:40 AM EDT

[#13]

I don't see anything wrong.

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:58:18 AM EDT

[#14]

I always liked camden yard when we went to go see O's games when visiting my Dad while he lived in VA (normally against the Rangers). The O's and Ranger's stadiums are very similar. IIRC they were built around the same time frame.

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:58:30 AM EDT

[#15]

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I don't see anything wrong.

Me either. I just thought it was kind of strange.

Posted: 4/29/2011 11:59:23 AM EDT

[#16]

He's just reading about all the stuff he missed in high school.

Posted: 5/2/2011 4:05:49 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:

Quoted:O's games rock!

Because they suck, and nobody goes. It's too bad, they have a very nice ballpark, a great game-day experience, but their owner is a douche nozzle of epic proportions.

Maybe the ticket prices play a part in that.

Posted: 5/2/2011 4:17:10 AM EDT

[#18]

You need to get out of the city more. I see Mennonites and Amish all the time . . .

Once, I saw a Mennonite baseball game in a city park. All the players were dressed in brand new denim overall and long sleeve shirts. The stands were filled with female spectators, all wearing long dresses and head covering. Every vehicle in the parking lot was black. It was pretty damn funny.

Posted: 5/2/2011 4:18:17 AM EDT

[#19]

I prefer the view I had the last time I went to a baseball game...

Posted: 5/2/2011 4:22:13 AM EDT

[#20]

There's a pretty big difference between Mennonites and the Amish.

Posted: 5/2/2011 4:32:15 AM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:

Quoted:O's games rock!

Because they suck, and nobody goes. It's too bad, they have a very nice ballpark, a great game-day experience, but their owner is a douche nozzle of epic proportions.

It's cheaper for me to catch a Southwest flight and have my brother pick me to up watch an O's-Sox game than go to Fenway.

Posted: 5/2/2011 4:35:57 AM EDT

[#22]

Yes, Baseball, it dates back to before lectricity so its OK to watch

Posted: 5/2/2011 5:00:24 AM EDT

[#23]

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There's a pretty big difference between Mennonites and the Amish.

Actually, Amish ARE Mennonites. It's true. Look it up.

Posted: 5/2/2011 5:00:45 AM EDT

[#24]

LOL, I'm surrounded by Amish and they boys play a LOT of baseball.

Posted: 5/2/2011 5:05:10 AM EDT

[#25]

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Yes, Baseball, it dates back to before lectricity so its OK to watch

Or perhaps it just fits in better with a rural culture.

Posted: 5/2/2011 5:05:56 AM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:

Quoted:
There's a pretty big difference between Mennonites and the Amish.

Actually, Amish ARE Mennonites. It's true. Look it up.

No they're not. The Amish split from the Mennonites in the 1600s.

Posted: 5/2/2011 5:08:03 AM EDT

[#27]

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Amish girl's dream = two menanight.

Posted: 5/2/2011 5:14:55 AM EDT

[#28]

Cool story brethren

Posted: 5/2/2011 9:02:47 AM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:

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There's a pretty big difference between Mennonites and the Amish.

Actually, Amish ARE Mennonites. It's true. Look it up.

No they're not. The Amish split from the Mennonites in the 1600s.

Semantics, maybe, but they are both doctrinal descendants of Menno Simons. All of the various sects that sprang from the same spiritual roots are considered Mennonites.

Posted: 5/2/2011 12:49:00 PM EDT

[#30]

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Quoted:
There's a pretty big difference between Mennonites and the Amish.

Actually, Amish ARE Mennonites. It's true. Look it up.

No they're not. The Amish split from the Mennonites in the 1600s.

Semantics, maybe, but they are both doctrinal descendants of Menno Simons. All of the various sects that sprang from the same spiritual roots are considered Mennonites.

For an encore let's have an argument about Catholics and Lutherans.

I'm pretty sure the Amish will not agree that they are Mennonites, the Mennonites will not agree that they are Amish. The Catholics will burn down your house if you insist that they are Lutherans and for God's sake do not call a Lutheran a Catholic.

Now, maybe if you want to discuss the similarities between the Amish and the Roman Catholics....You might be on to something.

Posted: 5/2/2011 2:43:55 PM EDT

[#31]

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Cool story brethren

Posted: 5/2/2011 2:53:38 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:

O's games rock!

Last O's game I attended was O's vs Senators

in 1966.

Posted: 5/2/2011 3:06:35 PM EDT

[#33]

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I don't see anything wrong.

Me either. I just thought it was kind of strange.

OMG YOU MEAN PEOPLE OF OTHER RELIGIONS LIKE TO GO TO BASEBALL GAMES? Better post about it on arfcom.

Posted: 5/2/2011 3:15:37 PM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:

So I went to an Orioles game last night and these people were sitting in front of me:

http://i53.tinypic.com/2l8f90y.jpg

The dude started reading a book about rashes/herpes/bumps/all kind of crazy shit.

I have never seen that many empty seats at a St. Louis Cardinals game. I repeat, never. Most are sold out or near sell outs.

Posted: 5/2/2011 3:16:07 PM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I don't see anything wrong.

Me either. I just thought it was kind of strange.

OMG YOU MEAN PEOPLE OF OTHER RELIGIONS LIKE TO GO TO BASEBALL GAMES? Better post about it on arfcom.

Well considering they paid $40 total to read a book and barely pay attention the game, it is a bit strange.

Posted: 5/2/2011 3:17:40 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I don't see anything wrong.

Me either. I just thought it was kind of strange.

OMG YOU MEAN PEOPLE OF OTHER RELIGIONS LIKE TO GO TO BASEBALL GAMES? Better post about it on arfcom.

Well considering they paid $40 total to read a book and barely pay attention the game, it is a bit strange.

You paid $20 to take a picture of people reading books... and you're saying THEY'RE the strange ones?

Posted: 5/2/2011 3:18:39 PM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I don't see anything wrong.

Me either. I just thought it was kind of strange.

OMG YOU MEAN PEOPLE OF OTHER RELIGIONS LIKE TO GO TO BASEBALL GAMES? Better post about it on arfcom.

Well considering they paid $40 total to read a book and barely pay attention the game, it is a bit strange.

You paid $20 to take a picture of people reading books... and you're saying THEY'RE the strange ones?

Have I herped when I should've derped?

Posted: 5/2/2011 3:19:28 PM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I don't see anything wrong.

Me either. I just thought it was kind of strange.

OMG YOU MEAN PEOPLE OF OTHER RELIGIONS LIKE TO GO TO BASEBALL GAMES? Better post about it on arfcom.

Well considering they paid $40 total to read a book and barely pay attention the game, it is a bit strange.

You paid $20 to take a picture of people reading books... and you're saying THEY'RE the strange ones?

Have I herped when I should've derped?

Clearly they should have been reported to DHS.

Posted: 5/2/2011 3:19:28 PM EDT

[#39]

DIFFERENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: 5/2/2011 3:20:11 PM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:

Quoted:
So I went to an Orioles game last night and these people were sitting in front of me:

http://i53.tinypic.com/2l8f90y.jpg

The dude started reading a book about rashes/herpes/bumps/all kind of crazy shit.

I have never seen that many empty seats at a St. Louis Cardinals game. I repeat, never. Most are sold out or near sell outs.

It's sad. Baltimore is historically a baseball town, but for the past 13 years it's been shit. The Ravens make up for it though,

Posted: 5/2/2011 3:26:15 PM EDT

[#41]

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I actually liked it up there. We moved to the same seats but on the other side of the stadium. I was able to smoke up there with no one complaining because no one was around. Plus I got a good view of the game. The beer vendor came by once an inning, so I didn't have to move.

Were you able to drink a beer an inning and never visit the restroom?

I hate to think of the alternative. In such a case I am thankful that no one was downstream from your seat.

Posted: 5/2/2011 3:31:45 PM EDT

[#42]

They were just praying for a win for the O's. They need all the help they can get.

Posted: 5/2/2011 3:31:51 PM EDT

[#43]

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I actually liked it up there. We moved to the same seats but on the other side of the stadium. I was able to smoke up there with no one complaining because no one was around. Plus I got a good view of the game. The beer vendor came by once an inning, so I didn't have to move.

Were you able to drink a beer an inning and never visit the restroom?

I hate to think of the alternative. In such a case I am thankful that no one was downstream from your seat.

Yes. I had 7 beers while at the game and pee'd on the way out.

First rule of drinking, never break the seal until you cannot hold it anymore. Then wait 5 more minutes.