As everyone knows, Game 1 of the Fall Classic starts tonight with the Phillies heading to Tampa to face the Rays in what will no doubt go down in history as one of the least watched and worst series' of all time. If you are looking for an exciting series, you will be sadly mistaken. The real series was played last week in Tampa and Boston.
With that in mind, who really gives a shit about this series anyways?Both cities involved in this series are secondary markets with a shitbag fanbase.
Philly, no doubt has fans but the fans are the kind of toothless/inbred scum that would even be looked down upon at my family reunion in Waterloo, NE. The Philly fans are known for their idiocy and vile tendencies at their sporting events. Really, a microcosm to the nature of the city at large. For a specific example of their idiocy, one needs to look no further than their rally cry for the Series, "Why can't us?" What the fuck does that even mean? I have terrible grammar and generally understand a redneck rally cry when I hear one, but this is beyond comprehension. "Educated" Philadelphia is standing up against this slogan, but I have no doubt that if Philly miraculously pulls out the Series win there will be tee-shirts printed with this slogan. This shirt would rival only the Giants for the worst victory shirt of all time (for those of you who don't remember... 18 wins and 1 GIANT LOSS).
Moving on to the Rays...
The team is one of the most exciting in baseball, with a young squad that is locked in to long term contracts this team could be a fixture in the post season for years to come. Unfortunately there is not much to say about the Rays fanbase. Excluding Dick Vitale? I have yet to see a Rays fan who is genuinely passionate about this team. Sure there are casual fans and sure the nation at large is pulling for them, but no one gives a shit about Tampa Bay or Tampa Bay sports in general. As a sports bigamist, in my many interactions with sports fans from all over the country I have yet to meet a loyal Tampa Bay fan... prior to a month ago, that is. However, unlike the Phillies faithful who have done nothing in support of their team, I do respect the fair-weather faithful of the Gulf Coast for taking action in their grooming habits. Mohawks for the guys is one thing, but the women showing their support by shaving landing strips is pure magic. However, this is simply not enough.
The point of this...
This series could have the lowest viewer ratings of all time. While Philadelphia is a major market, most of their fans probably don't own TVs or have electricity. Tampa Bay simply does not have the fans. This series is going to be boring as shit, Tampa Bay takes it in no more than 5. As much as I hate to admit it, a team with pink hats really could have helped spark interest in this series.
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