So, I was at the Metrodome today volunteering for Asha expecting Monster Jam. But it was not to be, rather it was Twinsfest. What is Twinsfest? 10,000 fans lining up from early morning outside the stadium in cold conditions to purchase Minnesota Twins merchandise and memorabilia from current and past Twins players. And worst of it all, none of the merchandise that were being sold could be personalized. WTF. Twinsfest happens every year and almost the same players who were part of the team in 2007 participated in the event the previous year (2006) as well. Someone please explain the point in getting the same merchandise from the same players year after year. It just shows the greediness of the team owners who possibly want to suck out as much money from the fans before the season even starts and the (dumb) fans who willingly oblige.
Twins season does not even start until March 31st.
In a fast fading economy, Americans need to be told how to save some money rather than spend boatloads of it on something like this. There were constant reminders on the public address system throughout the day that autographed items would be sold for FREE and upto $60 depending on the worth of the item and who is signing it. Just another reminder to the public indirectly that 'keep your money in your pockets'. Even worse, companies like Centerplate, through whom Asha volunteers, makes tons of money by selling food and drinks to fans waiting in line for hours together. But frankly, it doesn't make an iota of difference to me. It was a tiring day starting at 7:30 AM till the doors closed at 4:30 PM.
There is a line you draw between adulation and unnecessary idol worship. I am just glad, that at the end of the day, I am able to contribute to a good cause by volunteering for some hours. Not spending hard earned money on few moments of insanity.
Twins season does not even start until March 31st.
In a fast fading economy, Americans need to be told how to save some money rather than spend boatloads of it on something like this. There were constant reminders on the public address system throughout the day that autographed items would be sold for FREE and upto $60 depending on the worth of the item and who is signing it. Just another reminder to the public indirectly that 'keep your money in your pockets'. Even worse, companies like Centerplate, through whom Asha volunteers, makes tons of money by selling food and drinks to fans waiting in line for hours together. But frankly, it doesn't make an iota of difference to me. It was a tiring day starting at 7:30 AM till the doors closed at 4:30 PM.
There is a line you draw between adulation and unnecessary idol worship. I am just glad, that at the end of the day, I am able to contribute to a good cause by volunteering for some hours. Not spending hard earned money on few moments of insanity.
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