[ With playoff baseball beginning and our hometeam not a part of the action, we're anxious to dispose of any and all Cardinals fans sitting idle in our fan warehouse.  Check back often today, and we'll be posting some of the best from throughout the year. ]

Aw, Well Isn't *That* Cute?

There are no steadfast rules surrounding ballpark public displays of affection, but perhaps there should be.  All other standard public rules apply - hugging, kissing, heavy petting, etc.  But, allow us to submit the picture below as our first customized P.D.A. no-no at the ballyard.



We're sure there are times when ball players look up into the stands, see an adoring fan wearing their jersey, and are overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude and thankfulness for their professional lifestyle.

This isn't one of those instances.

Um....Yea



Cardinals Fans Have a Nice Butt

Our previous buffet update featured some exquisite face painting episodes.  This post features just the opposite.  Frankly, we don't know what to say.

In the past, the St. Louis fan base has been chastized, mocked, and belittled.  Granted, most of it was us - with a little Matt Vasgersian thrown in the mix.  Truth be told, judging from the picture below, the critique is tough to argue.  We're hoping this kid never reproduces.



Big Year For Face-Painters

We're not sure why, but it was a big year for face painters in St. Louis.  Perhaps this observation isn't limited to St. Louis, because we saw an inordinate amount of detail and precision in mug designs this year.

Long gone is the David Putty era of smearing some a few colors of crayola across the grill.  Apparently, that doesn't work in 2008.  The face painting market has evolved before our eyes.  We live in exciting times.



Stupid Cardinals Map Hat

As our fan hunters get older, we acknowledge the human nature of us losing touch with the modern trends.  One aspect of current garb that has completely passed us by is head wear.  Personally, we like to keep it simple,  One of two hat colors, and a team logo.  That's it.

While we recognize that we're not the beacon of fashion anymore, there's one thing we refuse to admit: that this "map hat" trend is here to stick.



New Era must be running out of ideas. That or apparently there is a market for people who shirk typical team logos on their hats in favor of a screen shot from MapQuest. After all, nothing screams "hardass" like a hat that points out the precise location of Boatmens Plaza.  We're from St. Louis, and honestly have never heard of "Boatman's Plaza".