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One of the reasons Japan rules (and why baseball is MUCH better in Japan than in America) is that you can bring your own drinks and food into the stadium and by doing so not have to pay for the ridiculously over priced stadium concessions. A new thing this year at the Hanshin games though is no bottles or cans being brought in. So you might think, "well then silly Philly, it appears Japan doesn't rule as much as you thought it did". Feel free to think that all you want while I shake my head knowingly and snicker to myself. Because when you show up at the stadium with your beers or bottled sodas, the people there are all prepared with large paper cups and carrying trays for you. They pour all your drinks for you, slip them in the tray, and then wish you merrily on your way. Watch out though, if you do sneak a bottle or can by them you'll be forced to feel guilt and shame by these two guys with snappy green vests and a large sign that says "no cans, no bottles". I don't know whether or not they'd actually take anything away from you, but really, the shame should do the trick. |
