14 Reasons To Jump On The Rays Bandwagon
October 7th, 2008 by NextRound
Now that the Tampa Bay Rays are officially heading to the ALCS we’ve decided to not only recognize the name “Rays” going forward, but also to firmly plant ourselves in a captain’s chair on the team’s bandwagon. Here are 14 of the reasons why. Feel free to join us. It’s quite comfy.
- Rooting Against the Red Sox. Rooting for the Red Sox was so 2004. 2008 is all about banning together against Massholes.
- Jenn Sterger. She’s also a fan. And now that she smells free pub like blood in the water she’s sure to be making an appearance as the Ray’s chestiest supporter.
- Being a Rays Expert. Since no one knows anything about the Rays you can make up obscure facts and people will believe you. It’s quite empowering.
- The Gulf of Mexico. As far as bodies of water go, the Gulf is totally underrated.
- Bucs Cheerleaders. There’s a chance they’re also Rays fans. Which means we should link to this picture. And this one.
- Evan Longoria / Eva Longoria Jokes. Some people still haven’t heard them. Pretend you just made one up and those people will think you’re clever.
- The Nasty Boys. They don’t make appearances at Fenway. They’re Rays fans.
- Baseball in a Dome. It’s just weird enough to sound cool.
- Busch Gardens. We’re to understand it’s a beer theme park, just like Duff Gardens. Sign us up.
- The Happy Heckler. That guy is kind of awesome. And his dedication to his craft is finally paying off with an ALCS appearance.
- More Cowbell. We’ve done some research and discovered that the Rays are the only professional sports team to implement the “More Cowbell” skit into their gameday experience. You’d imagine more organizations would have thought of this.
- Jeff Garcia Jokes. If you’re a fan of a Tampa team you can make jokes about Jeff Garcia’s sexuality without coming off as a homophobe. That’s the way it works.
- Thunderdome. Tropicana Field was known as the “Thunderdome” for a couple of years in the 90’s. You’ll sound pretty money exclusively referring to it as that while making obscure Mad Max references.
- And Wade Boggs. He lives in Tampa. Meet him for Happy Hour.
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October 7th, 2008 at 10:48 am
STOKED.
btw, great Thunderdome ref. That was when the Lightning played hockey there for a couple seasons. they still hold the NHL Playoff attendance record b/c of it. suck it.
Also, Doc Gooden is from Tampa. He likes to party.
one thing you forgot was the awesome Ray tank they have in Center field w/ live sting rays swimming around. Pretty gimmicky, but just creepy enough to be cool.
Eat it baseball establishment…white trash Florida is here to stay.
October 7th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Good luck next round!
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October 7th, 2008 at 11:08 am
I’m a Sox fan, but you’ve got to respect that heckler guy… he’s been going strong for years. The best part is he only picks one guy per game and just rips on him from start to finish.
Back when there was only 100 people at each home game you could her that guy like he was on a megaphone…
October 7th, 2008 at 11:11 am
The heckler isn’t around so much anymore. He used to ruin watching Rays/Red Sox games on TV so I’m glad he’s gone.
We prank called his house every day/night for 3 weeks in a row a few years back. Good times, good times..
October 7th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
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October 7th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
tHIS IS brilliant! Good luck to the next round!
October 8th, 2008 at 11:34 am
LOL, Works for me! Excellent indeed.
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October 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
They MAY be the only major league baseball team to use “More Cowbell” but they are certainly not the only professional sports team to use it.
Even my local single A minor league team uses it… I’d be surprised to hear that no one else does.
October 8th, 2008 at 11:40 am
You had me at Jenn Sterger.