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I didn't watch the game so don't know just how quiet the fans were. There's some funky stuff going on there though with the collective fan psyche - perhaps they are just scared? Fatalistic? Scared of another sweep or blowing a 97% chance to make the playoffs? And when our offence goes quiet that just feeds the sense of impending doom.
Awesome to hear about your subscriber numbers. I've been a fan of yours since 2007-ish when my former roommate told me about Drunk Jays Fans.
The Belt Wants Noise thing is a little odd to me. I've been to a number of games this year and haven't noticed the dome being particularly quiet. I also attended a game in NYC and a game in Atlanta this year, and didn't notice the dome to be quieter than those places (if anything the jays games I've been to have been louder). Unless Belt is basing this entirely on last night's game? It seems fairly rationale for a crowd to be somewhat subdued when the home team gets 3 hits? I dunno...maybe Belt has done some research on Dave Winfield and figures this is way to cement himself as a Blue Jays legend or something :).
Thanks so much man! And yeah, Belt thing is a bit odd. Maybe he expected more based on the Toronto Loud reputation? Or from the Rangers series? Fans haven’t been much different than in other years, I don’t think. But I’ll take any excuse to talk about the awful game ops! Lol
Lol I don't blame you re. game ops. I just kinda hope those guys aren't readers of your blog or Twitter in general. I just picture them sitting at the computer, embarrassed, wincing, tears streaming down their faces while they hit the "everybody clap your hands" button because their boss told them to, knowing they are going to be ripped online haha
Lol. I know someone who knows them and I’m assured this stuff is coming from somewhere above. Definitely not the fault of the people actually pressing the button.
Congratulations on 4,000!! Keep that growth going. And the stray thoughts. Love every one of them.
Happy to be a paid subscriber Stoeten. Keep up the great work
I didn't watch the game so don't know just how quiet the fans were. There's some funky stuff going on there though with the collective fan psyche - perhaps they are just scared? Fatalistic? Scared of another sweep or blowing a 97% chance to make the playoffs? And when our offence goes quiet that just feeds the sense of impending doom.
Based on the reactions on Twitter… seems plausible.
Congrats on the milestone Stoeten! Grateful to continue to follow your coverage :)
Thanks so much man!!
Awesome to hear about your subscriber numbers. I've been a fan of yours since 2007-ish when my former roommate told me about Drunk Jays Fans.
The Belt Wants Noise thing is a little odd to me. I've been to a number of games this year and haven't noticed the dome being particularly quiet. I also attended a game in NYC and a game in Atlanta this year, and didn't notice the dome to be quieter than those places (if anything the jays games I've been to have been louder). Unless Belt is basing this entirely on last night's game? It seems fairly rationale for a crowd to be somewhat subdued when the home team gets 3 hits? I dunno...maybe Belt has done some research on Dave Winfield and figures this is way to cement himself as a Blue Jays legend or something :).
Thanks so much man! And yeah, Belt thing is a bit odd. Maybe he expected more based on the Toronto Loud reputation? Or from the Rangers series? Fans haven’t been much different than in other years, I don’t think. But I’ll take any excuse to talk about the awful game ops! Lol
Lol I don't blame you re. game ops. I just kinda hope those guys aren't readers of your blog or Twitter in general. I just picture them sitting at the computer, embarrassed, wincing, tears streaming down their faces while they hit the "everybody clap your hands" button because their boss told them to, knowing they are going to be ripped online haha
Lol. I know someone who knows them and I’m assured this stuff is coming from somewhere above. Definitely not the fault of the people actually pressing the button.