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>> "Harrey Carrey's a Drunk, But We Still Love 'em" <<
by -> Jook
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It was now the third week of May and the winter air was still biting
at the toes of Chicagoens everywhere. Doug and I entered Wrigley Field from
the North exit, hearing echoes of free magnets and beer for sale.
The Cubs are now 0-10. Worse start in history. Who knows how long
this could go on for. The thing is, though, we keep coming back no matter
how bad they are. What's the most common thing to hear from a Cub fans
mouth? "There's always next season." Damn right there's always next
season -- another season for us to come and see a team lose because the
owners know we'll keep coming back no matter how bad the team is.
After digging a few extra bucks out of my pocket, Doug and I got
seats a couple rows up from the third base line. As the Cubs took the field
I sat prepared for the weather with my sweatshirt, hooded sweatshirt, winter
jacket, hot dog, and a cup of coffee.
First inning. Crack. There's a hit for the Marlins. Bonilla on
second. A group of us begin chanting "ORRRRRRRRIE. ORRRRRRRRRIE.
ORRRRRRRRRRRIE," to the new Cub third baseman, Kevin Orie. Cub fans may
keep coming back no matter how bad the team is, but that doesn't stop them
from voicing their opinions. It kind of reminds me of families. You have to
love everyone in your family, but that doesn't mean you can't pick on them.
"ORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIE. ORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIE. ORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIE," we continue.
There's this atmosophere you can only get at Wrigley Field that you
can't get at these new high-tech ballparks with retractable ceilings and
astroturf fields. It's more than a game, man. It's an experience. The ivy on
the wall speaks ages of what the Cubs are about. Ernie Banks, the '84 Cubs,
Ryne Sandberg when he could actually play, Harry Carrey singing "Take Me to
the Ball Game" while slurring every possible word.
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* (c) HoE publications. HoE #240 -- written by Jook -- 5/29/98 *