SissyBoyFloyd
Pawnee, Skidi Clan
I am not talking about the game itself, results of game, or anything like that, although that surely didn't help.
I simply wanted to express my shock and dismay over such a horrible night out and experience of attending an NFL game. It could have a small bit to do with my age, 67, but I don't really think that was really it. Let me describe my experience and then read some of your responses.
First, I was thrilled to see my Cardinals live again. It has been 10 years since I left Phoenix area and landed eventually in north S.D. county. I love it over here, with view of ocean standing in front of my house, and the awesome ocean air and temperatures all year round. I digress.
Paid $20 each to sit where I like the most in any stadium, 1st row of upper deck around 35 yd line. Great views, with being able to put feet up on railing in front of me. Settle in for what I hoped was a great game. But with Palmer's early thrown Pick 6, it didn't look like it would be the Cards day. No problem there really.
What I did discover at Charger's stadium was the worst outdoor speaker system I could ever imagine. Not only could you not understand half of what came out of the monstrous speakers, the noise was NON-STOP, and I mean after every single play, every single moment of pause, and every moment for 3 hours or more. It was so loud and disturbing that it made me a nervous wreck in just a few minutes. And guess what, I am deaf in one ear. They played this overly loud blaring of so called music, which I couldn't begin to tell you what type it was, but also constant introductions of people, cheerleaders, etc, etc. Whatever they could think of to blare out those speakers, they made sure not a moment of silent contemplation or simple enjoyment of watching a game was taken away from you. The worst of all things coming through the speakers though, was actual artificial crowd noise, distorted on top of it. What the hell do fans need to hear piped in artificial sounds of fans constantly cheering for their team on top of their own occassional cheering. That's crazy. How phony and distasteful. Then, of course, they had a canon going off, so loud that you literally, rose out of your seat in fright every time they blew it off. It sounded like it was in the row right behind you it was so loud and soul piercing. This torture was more than I would ever want to endure for anything, anytime. I would gladly pay someone to make sure I never had to endure such an experience again.
But, well I was with a friend so figured I would endure it and just enjoy some good food and drink. What a joke for me to think that. I bought a $6 hot dog which was the cheapest, smallest, poorest quality thing I have ever seen anywhere, including any free promotional dogs they give away at store openings or such. It was nothing but about a 4 or 5" little light brown dog made of something that had absolutely no taste whatsoever on a actual dried out hard bun, handed to you on a tiny curved paper substance (can't call it a plate) like you see at AM/PM gas stations. A coke was like $7 and diluted by the ice so much one couldn't tell what flavor drink it was.
Hey, parking was free for me for some reason I didn't catch. However, it took what would have been like an hour to get out of the stadium, except for a police lights/siren caravan of cop cars which were escorting some player or big wig out of the stadium which I was sharp enough to jump in the midst of and go escorted out of the lot.
I am sorry to say, this will be the last memory I have of attending a ball game. It was my last, I am sure. I can't believe anyone would want to endure that experience more than once in their lifetime, especially pay to possible relive it there or any place else.
Is this what all sporting events are like now? I see the noise of NBA games and know I could never stand to go to one of those. But in an outdoor stadium, I would have expected a better football or baseball experience. It would have been nice to sit back and simply enjoy watching the players play.
Thank god every game is televised and you can enjoy them sitting and eating in your own peaceful home, or even a bar.
Well, I wish I didn't have to remember such a bad experience. I love sports so much and have been to a lot of games which were fun and enjoyable to the max.
Well that was my experience. I meant to relate the week it happened, but put it off a while in hopes that what I wrote might be toned down a bit. I have a real headache right now just thinking and writing this.
Comments, please. Am I just an old fart that the world has passed by. That's okay, I am ready for a long dirt nap anyway.
I simply wanted to express my shock and dismay over such a horrible night out and experience of attending an NFL game. It could have a small bit to do with my age, 67, but I don't really think that was really it. Let me describe my experience and then read some of your responses.
First, I was thrilled to see my Cardinals live again. It has been 10 years since I left Phoenix area and landed eventually in north S.D. county. I love it over here, with view of ocean standing in front of my house, and the awesome ocean air and temperatures all year round. I digress.
Paid $20 each to sit where I like the most in any stadium, 1st row of upper deck around 35 yd line. Great views, with being able to put feet up on railing in front of me. Settle in for what I hoped was a great game. But with Palmer's early thrown Pick 6, it didn't look like it would be the Cards day. No problem there really.
What I did discover at Charger's stadium was the worst outdoor speaker system I could ever imagine. Not only could you not understand half of what came out of the monstrous speakers, the noise was NON-STOP, and I mean after every single play, every single moment of pause, and every moment for 3 hours or more. It was so loud and disturbing that it made me a nervous wreck in just a few minutes. And guess what, I am deaf in one ear. They played this overly loud blaring of so called music, which I couldn't begin to tell you what type it was, but also constant introductions of people, cheerleaders, etc, etc. Whatever they could think of to blare out those speakers, they made sure not a moment of silent contemplation or simple enjoyment of watching a game was taken away from you. The worst of all things coming through the speakers though, was actual artificial crowd noise, distorted on top of it. What the hell do fans need to hear piped in artificial sounds of fans constantly cheering for their team on top of their own occassional cheering. That's crazy. How phony and distasteful. Then, of course, they had a canon going off, so loud that you literally, rose out of your seat in fright every time they blew it off. It sounded like it was in the row right behind you it was so loud and soul piercing. This torture was more than I would ever want to endure for anything, anytime. I would gladly pay someone to make sure I never had to endure such an experience again.
But, well I was with a friend so figured I would endure it and just enjoy some good food and drink. What a joke for me to think that. I bought a $6 hot dog which was the cheapest, smallest, poorest quality thing I have ever seen anywhere, including any free promotional dogs they give away at store openings or such. It was nothing but about a 4 or 5" little light brown dog made of something that had absolutely no taste whatsoever on a actual dried out hard bun, handed to you on a tiny curved paper substance (can't call it a plate) like you see at AM/PM gas stations. A coke was like $7 and diluted by the ice so much one couldn't tell what flavor drink it was.
Hey, parking was free for me for some reason I didn't catch. However, it took what would have been like an hour to get out of the stadium, except for a police lights/siren caravan of cop cars which were escorting some player or big wig out of the stadium which I was sharp enough to jump in the midst of and go escorted out of the lot.
I am sorry to say, this will be the last memory I have of attending a ball game. It was my last, I am sure. I can't believe anyone would want to endure that experience more than once in their lifetime, especially pay to possible relive it there or any place else.
Is this what all sporting events are like now? I see the noise of NBA games and know I could never stand to go to one of those. But in an outdoor stadium, I would have expected a better football or baseball experience. It would have been nice to sit back and simply enjoy watching the players play.
Thank god every game is televised and you can enjoy them sitting and eating in your own peaceful home, or even a bar.
Well, I wish I didn't have to remember such a bad experience. I love sports so much and have been to a lot of games which were fun and enjoyable to the max.
Well that was my experience. I meant to relate the week it happened, but put it off a while in hopes that what I wrote might be toned down a bit. I have a real headache right now just thinking and writing this.
Comments, please. Am I just an old fart that the world has passed by. That's okay, I am ready for a long dirt nap anyway.