It's not easy getting fans out to watch minor league games. Especially Single-A minor league. I remember the San Jose Giants (Single-A affiliate of the SF Giants) used to have what they called a "beer batter" promotion. They'd select one player from the opposing team who struck out a ton, and if he struck out during the game, beer was reduced to only $1 per cup for the remainder of the inning.It was, needless to say, a great promotion.
Tonight, however, the Lowell Spinners - who are the Red Sox's Single-A affiliate - are partaking in a promotion that might offend a few people. It's Politically Incorrect Night at the ballpark!
Here are some of the not so politically correct things they're doing this evening.
- The stadium will have "men only" entrances to the game because men are obviously the superior creatures
- The first 250 women to attend the game will be given Lowell Spinners potholders so that they can properly cook dinner for their husbands
- There will be designated napping areas around the park available for all senior citizens to "rest their eyes" because old people get tired quickly
- Fans are encouraged to drive to the game separately and will be given complimentary gas cards in an effort to use up as much gas as possible
- Cars will be needlessly driven between innings as a tribute to gas guzzlers
Anyway, if you're mad about this, don't worry too much. On Wednesday night the Spinners had Politically Correct Night. My favorite tidbit from that night:
Non-demeaning terms will be used as well, ie: "vertically-challenged stop" instead of "shortstop"I'm not sure either of these things would actually get me out to watch slightly better than high school baseball, but whatever, at least they're trying.
[Lowell Spinners Media Release]
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