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The other good thing about a yankees ticker tape parade is that usually they don’t allow any politicians in the parade.
A knuckle sandwich is a pain in the chops…
(Sorry, I’ll get my coat)
Nov. 11 is the annual Veteran’s Day Parade.
And considering how little there is to be happy about these days, why shouldn’t we enjoy celebrating something for one day? It takes away nothing from our soldiers- no one thinks Derek Jeter is a hero. I sure don’t equate the Yankees with astronauts, cops, firefighters or soldiers. But if we can have one day where we set aside our differences and celebrate a victory as a city, and savor the day- why not?
The next person who talks about fisting is going to get a knuckle sandwich!
Never thought of it that way, Benson. You make some good points.
Putting together the two major events of this week:
I will cast my vote MULTIPLE TIMES for any mayoral candidate who promises to end ticker tape parades for a winning sports team, regardless of their position on any other issue.
These ticker tape parades are an example of why I’m turned off by most major league sports today, even though I was a rabid baseball player and fan when I was a kid.
I have two objections to these parades:
1) These players are supported all year by the fans. They make a damn good salary (and bully for them). WHEN will they in turn show some appreciation to the fans???? Why doesn’t the Yankee organization throw some kind of party for their fans, or show their appreciation in some way?? I detest the fact that many players no longer give out free signatures, for instance. Let’ not even talk about the outrageous prices they charge for food at Yankee stadium.
2) More importantly, these types of parades used to be reserved for heroes: soldiers, astronauts who risked death to explore space, etc. The Yankees are a great team, and they deserve their championship. They are not, however, “heroes”. It speaks volumes about our society that the only ticker-tape parades we give nowadays are for entertainers/sports figures. We’ve gone through two wars, and no one even suggests of giving the vets such a parade.
If anyone wants a good laugh, check out the “mouse thread”, especially IMBY’s posts
Now I just want to know how BHO and chicken are so deeply familiar with fisting?