Beach Balls and the Wave

[Taylor]

Whenever I mention to someone that I detest beach balls and refuse to do the wave at Angel games, I get labeled a curmudgeon. But I can't be the only one. It's only casual fans who actually like that garbage, right?

[PattyD22]

7 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Whenever I mention to someone that I detest beach balls and refuse to do the wave at Angel games, I get labeled a curmudgeon. But I can't be the only one. It's only casual fans who actually like that garbage, right?

Absolutely.  And the worst part of the Wave BS, is that the casual Angel fans start that stupid shit at the worst time (which would be any time there is a ball in play).  

But I DID happen to catch the “Worlds Greatest Fans” doing the Wave in St Louis, so maybe it’s just us...

Edited July 19, 2019 by PattyD22

[AngelsFanSince86]

I think it generally considered "bad form" by true fans.  It mostly bothers me unless the game is a blow out and its towards the end of the game.  Drives me nuts when its like the 3rd inning and they are doing the beach balls.  My son likes both regardless.

 

But I do have one friend who is definitely a big Angels fan, yet really doesn't mind either and kind of enjoys the wave for whatever reason.

[Jay]

I hate the wave.

Don't mind a couple of beach balls though.

 

[m0nkey]

I get it, baseballs boring and the average human can’t watch a boring 3 hour game nonstop. 

 

But that said, I hate it

[Claude]

I hate any random fan that just decides to stand up and yell at the rest of fans to get ready to do the wave in 1-2-3 

F’n annoying and totally unnecessary. F the wave.

[PattyD22]

10 minutes ago, m0nkey said:

I get it, baseballs boring and the average human can’t watch a boring 3 hour game nonstop. 

Honestly Monkey, most don’t.  Most are on their phones watching movies during the game or Instagramming selfies to their chums.

[Taylor]

15 minutes ago, Calzone 2 said:

I hate any random fan that just decides to stand up and yell at the rest of fans to get ready to do the wave in 1-2-3 

F’n annoying and totally unnecessary. F the wave.

Agreed. The wave was only acceptable when Tad started it.

[Claude]

Just now, Taylor said:

Agreed. The wave was only acceptable when Tad started it.

Exactly lol

[Slegnaac]

28 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Agreed. The wave was only acceptable when Tad started it.

And now I heard Randy Savage's voice telling everyone to start the wave in 1-2-3.

[Slegnaac]

Really dislike Beach Balls at the game.

[Dick Enberg]

Who cares! If the wave starts, go get a hot dog. Most fans don't even know who jo adell is.

[mmc]

I don’t “hate” the wave.  I think it’s stupid and never partake but it doesn’t really bother me either.

 

I can’t stand beach balls though.

[Troll Daddy]

I don’t mind the wave   or beach ? balls when the game is a blowout  ... because it brings a smile to the kiddos. It’s annoying any other time. 

[eligrba]

I like both of them compared to watching Harvey pitch.

[UndertheHalo]

I never participate in the wave and I don’t like being bothered by beach balls.  Still, I don’t give a shit about either.  Do it, don’t.  I don’t care. 

[Jay]

We've all encountered beach balls at Anaheim but this is my favorite beach ball story.

We were at a playoff game in Anaheim. It was Game 1 of the 2009 ALDS vs. Boston. Friday Thursday night.

My wife and I were seated next to two couples who flew from Boston to see the games in Anaheim. Super nice people, Boston fans obviously. We chatted a bit, I didn't tell them how much I hate Boston.

At some point during the game a beach ball comes and lands in the lap of the Boston fan sitting next to me. He looked puzzled as if to say, what am I supposed to do with this?

I said, "welcome to California!... hit it!" So he did.

I know not a great story but I still smile when I think of it.

Torii Hunter hit a 3-run HR that night and the Angels won 5-0 with Lackey starting. 7.1 IP

[Lou]

I hate it when people enjoy themselves at games. 

[Claude]

11 hours ago, Lou said:

I hate it when people enjoy themselves at games. 

The Rally Monkey brigade finds your statement very offensive. You are cLouless on how much impact the loud yelling fans have on the players Ops. 

[PattyD22]

12 hours ago, Lou said:

I hate it when people enjoy themselves at games. 

Me too.  Total A-holes 

[tdawg87]

4 hours ago, PattyD22 said:

Me too.  Total A-holes 

Look at that kid with headphones on. He probably doesn't even watch the game. What a shitty fan.

[Make Angels Great Again]

21 hours ago, Taylor said:

Agreed. The wave was only acceptable when Tad started it.

 

Dude knows how to get hype.

 

[Rollinghard]

Rather see the wave than noses buried in their cell phones. 

[yk9001]

I see all of the Super Fans are checking in.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

I'm waiting for someone to fall out of the upper deck reaching out to hit a beach ball that is hit in just the right place.