There is an Elvis that parachutes into the stadium, an Elvis that sings the national anthem, three in the dance contest, one that throws out the first pitch, and well, you get the idea. And all of this transpires while Elvis tunes are cranked in the stands--loudly, I might add.
This is great and all, but I'm not really into Elvis. And after 9 innings of Elvis-this and and Elvis-that, you are treated to fireworks featuring guess who? Yep, Elvis. And then there is an end-of-the-evening Elvis concert. Ugh. It's a tad over the top and even if you like Elvis, it sorta grates on your nerves.
So, why go, you ask? Well, because my birthday and the anniversary of Elvis' death happen to be very close to each other, and when we decide to go to a game to celebrate me, it just happens that everyone else has Elvis on their mind. Sheesh. Priorities, people--let's get them straight.
Guess who I sat next to?
Did I mention that the fans dress like Elvis too? Sigh.
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Oh my dear - I am so sorry you had to go through that! No, seriously, I'm really sorry! Empathy R Us...
In honor of Elvis
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Now you can laugh.
Pul-ease! Can't you celebrate somewhere else? I would gag.
I think I just threw up my coffee.
Thanks for that...
I love Elvis though, so that would have been fun for me! :)
But then, you did have the ball game. Didn't you?
Hmmm....the only thing that comes to mind is..disturbing!
Since Elvis really is dead, why do they need to keep digging him back up every year? They should have a duck and wheel with string night instead. I think that would be more fun
Grace--It was fun once. Now I'm just annoyed that I have to remember to check what night is Elvis night around my birthday before I buy tickets. You know, a LOT of people love this night!
Jodi--So, do you still have him???
Sharky--Well, it's all in fun, but it does get a little old around the 5th inning. Elvis kitsch only goes so far.
Pricilla--I found myself singing Elvis tunes today because of ME. Sigh. I'm my own worst enemy.
Storm--You would LOVE Elvis night!! Wanna go with me next year??
Vanilla--Yeah, but they even superimpose big hair, sideburns, and Elvis glasses on the players faces on the jumbotron. It just goes on and on and on.
Melodie--Well, look at that photo and that just shows you how wacky the evening is!
Ann--Is he really dead???? ;) Now I do like the Duck and Wheel night idea! Talk about wacky!!
Yep Lin, still got Elvis. He stands proud on the piano.
Yet you survived the whole game right? :) Long Live the King!
Hey, that's Elton John!! LOL!
and how long has he had THAT Elvis wig...geesh!! lol!!!
Parachuting Elvis wears the requisite white jump suit, right?
Jodi--Well, darn, aren't you lucky?! ;) Glad he didn't get nabbed.
V7--Nope. It started to rain in the 7th inning--and we bailed. It was very hot and crowded in the concourse and we all just looked at each other and left. Too much rain and Elvis isn't a good mix!
Nessa--Hahaha! Yeah, it DOES look like Elton!!
Roschelle--Oh, the place was filled with bad Elvis wigs and glasses. I guess that is the point--it is all tongue-in-cheek. It is pretty funny. They even sell glasses with sideburns attached.
CG--Of course! That part is pretty cool to see. But it's the rest of it that sort of wears on you.
Wow- aNNOYing. Maybe next time go before your birthday?
Sometimes I think that the whole Elvis thing has really been done to death! Hope you still had a good birthday tho.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh man. Honestly, the elvis thing? Im not sure I get why so many people want to dress like him...he was sort of out of style when he was alive?
Nancy--Yeah, or check what night it is and avoid that date. Takes a lot of effort, you know?
Hot Rocks--They do it tongue-in-cheek, but it can still get annoying. Although I would kill for some of those sunglasses with the sideburns attached. ;)
Tracy--YES! Wasn't he the WORST?? And that Graceland?? Tacky, tacky, tacky.
The Elvis part doesn't bother me as much as sitting next to sweaty/stinky people.
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