Citi Field Stockholm Syndrome
Let me preface this by saying I haven’t been to the new Yankee Stadium yet, and it may be similarly depressing. Anyway, after a Friday night visit to Citi Field in which there were more people in line at Shake Shack than watching the game, one of the things that struck me was how many “lucky fans” were given free items, then expected to hold them up and smile for the Jumbotron. It happened at least twice an inning. A trip to the stadium now involves being an unwilling shill for a product along with your peanuts and Crackerjack. Ugh.
I’d also like to note that I refused to stand in the line at the Citi Field Shake Shack, too. It’s one of my principles that transcends location. Figure out how to make the line move faster, Mr. Restaurant King of New York, and maybe I’ll change my tune. Prove me wrong!
