America’s Pasttime

Game between Kia Tigers and LG Twins

In the summer, there’s no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than at the ballpark. Whether it’s at Ralph & Debbie Taylor Stadium, Busch, or even the Stadium at Seoul’s Sports Complex, a baseball game is a relaxing way to spend a weekend afternoon.

Watching yesterday’s game in Seoul, I had a great time, but I couldn’t help but want to hide from the three obnoxiously drunk American military guys behind me. It was their first time at a Korean game, and I don’t knowif they realized their trash talking was actually making them sound like arrogant idiots. Yes, Korean professional baseball isn’t at the same caliber of the MLB, but is it really necessary to keep telling the players “you’re not even AA”?

Oddly, though, I think I was the only one who minded. Most people just ignored them, but the not-as-drunk (and definitely not-as-obnoxious guy) got the number of some Korean girl who came up to hit on him. Which made me wonder, is the Ugly American not so ugly here?

Baseball stadium

One Response to “America’s Pasttime”

  1. jennifer says:

    great picture!

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