I live in southern New Hampshire and took a field trip to Fenway today. Tomorrow is the 100th anniversary of the first game at Fenway park and today is an off day for the Red Sox. The Sox opened the park for free today so fans could come and tour the park. I thought this would be a cool opportunity for my five year old daughter to see the park without me buying her a ticket and then missing the game when she inevitably got bored. While looking at a map of the park to decide where we would go next, I saw a man hold out a stuffed "Wally The Monster" toy to my daughter and say "would you like a souvenir?". After giving the toy to my daughter he stood, held out his hand and said "hi I'm Larry Lucchino, and just wanted to thank you and your family for supporting the Red Sox". I'm usually quick-witted, but with my daughter grinning from ear to ear, I was at a loss for a snappy comment. I just said "thanks" and shook his hand, not even a "how's Chris Carpenter workin' out for you?" came out of my mouth. I guess since my daughter was with me I did the right thing, but I still fell weird about the experience. I did go wash my hand after BTW. Curious to hear what anyone else would have done.
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Disappointed to find Larry Lucchino less of a douche in person.
Started By NEcubsfan, Apr 19 2012 04:52 PM
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 05:08 PM
Probably the classiest way to respond. Great share.
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 06:46 PM
I would have had my daughter take the doll, and then I would have said, "thanks, but, before we formally accept, what kind of compensation are you expecting?"
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 06:55 PM
NiceI would have had my daughter take the doll, and then I would have said, "thanks, but, before we formally accept, what kind of compensation are you expecting?"
But in all seriousness these guys don't get where they are by being dicks to fans, they well prepared and able to be the good guy you can't hate if you meet them. Politicians are the same way. Unfortunately this leads them to believe they really are infallible people, but I'd behave the same way- if you make my girl happy I will thank you - even if you are a tool.
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