Batter's Box Interactive Magazine - Tonight: The Night of Incredible Noise

The Blue Jays need our support, that much is clear. The Doctor himself remarked the other day that unlike some other teams, the Jays could not rely on their fans to make noise and pick them up when they needed that extra boost during games.

Tonight is your chance to give that extra boost to the Jays.

Sadly, the drum will not be making the trip with us tonight -- entanglements have postponed its SkyDome debut until the Boston series, starting May 13th. But that's all right, the Boston series will be a great place to bring it out.

That may discourage some of you who were considering coming tonight. I hope it doesn't: the Jays need us.

Who's with me?

The plan is to meet up pre-game around 6:50 at the gate 9 box office. I'll be there wearing a 1985 Jays hat, a road grey jersey, a brown leather jacket and orange shoes. Also, I'll have a garbage bag filled with signs, so I should be easy to spot.

If you miss meeting up with us, we'll be trying to gather in section 518 or thereabouts. There shouldn't be a lot of people, so if you buy any 500 level ticket and just walk into section 518 you'll be fine. If you don't see us in 518, listen for the shouting and look for the signs.

We need a sign for Vernon Wells tonight. In another thread, Coach suggested GET WELLS SOON, which is a little groany for my tastes, but unless someone can come up with something better, I'll be making that. Suggestions?

Also, we need some pro-Jay and anti-Royal chants, especially player specific ones. Get your brains on it! If your boss asks where that report is, stall him -- the Jays need you more.

Posted by Named For Hank on Monday, May 03 2004 @ 12:52 PM EDT.

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_David Armitage - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 12:57 PM EDT (#68008) #

How about ALLS WELLS THAT ENDS WELLS. Actually I don't know if logistically that makes sense but I think at this point I've already put too much thought into it.

Named For Hank - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 01:00 PM EDT (#68009) #

To take advantage of the emptiness of the Dome, we could spread out a bit -- sit every other seat -- and then bang the heck out of those seats, Montreal style. That'll make a heck of a racket.

Thomas - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 01:02 PM EDT (#68010) #

I've had ushers tell me to stop doing that because, "it ruins the seats." I kid you not.

Named For Hank - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 01:07 PM EDT (#68011) #

That's really sad.

Well, I say we do it until someone makes us stop. ;)

If you could ruin the seats by making them go up and down, man, the Dome would be a wreck by now.

_Moffatt - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 01:10 PM EDT (#68013) #

MAY BE VERNON'S MONTH

Named For Hank - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 01:14 PM EDT (#68014) #

Thanks, JKCL. Listen for the seat-banging. The horn is in the hall closet at home.

Not bad, Moffatt. I was thinking of something about forgetting April or something like that. Maybe as simple as Forget April?

Keep 'em coming. And gimme your RSVPs! Who's coming?

_Moffatt - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 01:18 PM EDT (#68015) #

I like "Forget April" as a team related banner.

Named For Hank - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 01:38 PM EDT (#68016) #

Okay, an eight foot long FORGET APRIL is spooling to the printer.

More Wells ideas, anyone?

_Moffatt - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 01:47 PM EDT (#68017) #

I guess it's easier to bitch about the turf, breakdancers, music, Rob Faulds, etc. than it is to do something constructive as a fan.

Then again, I'm not having much luck either. I'm trying to think of something that is a "we believe in you.. you'll come around" type message that is both short and not completely hackneyed.

How about just something like "Vernon Wells: Human Hilight Reel". Something that says that even when he's not hitting, Wells is a valuable member of the team.

_Rob - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 01:57 PM EDT (#68018) #

How about just something like "Vernon Wells: Human Hilight Reel".

Or Highlight, whatever the Canadian crowd prefers. :)

_Andrew Edwards - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 02:16 PM EDT (#68019) #

I'll be there with my GF. Don't wait for us outside, I'll meet you in 518.

Wells banner, alliteratively:

WE'RE WITH WELLS

VICTORY LIES WITH VERNON or VERNON, VICTORIOUS

VERNON WELLS, VERY WONDERFUL

WONDERFUL WELLS

THE GREAT WELLS [OF TORONTO?]

THE WELLS ARE FULL

...

_Jobu - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 02:25 PM EDT (#68020) #

Personaly, I'd enjoy more a play on words with Volkswagon (VW = Vernon Wells). Not that I can think of any good ones right now, just tossing in my two cents.

Any luck with the thor sign NFH?

_Daryn - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 02:27 PM EDT (#68021) #

In a contract year we could go with

INK WELLS

!!

_Daryn - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 02:28 PM EDT (#68022) #

Alls WELLS that ends, VERNON
BREAK THAT SLUMP!

_Daryn - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 02:29 PM EDT (#68023) #

Sorry, sometimes brainstorming isn't pretty

_Jobu - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 02:33 PM EDT (#68024) #

maybe something about putting gas back in the VW's tank.

I imagine we're going to leave quite the confusing impression if any KC fans journeyed up here.

Named For Hank - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 02:39 PM EDT (#68025) #

I'm still working on the Thor hammer, Jobu. Are you coming? If you are, then I'll finish it.

_Jonny German - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 02:41 PM EDT (#68026) #

I've had ushers tell me to stop doing that because, "it ruins the seats." I kid you not.

I think the ushers are generally out of control, but I broke a seat that way. I kid you not. Maybe it had a pre-existing condition.

Named For Hank - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 02:43 PM EDT (#68027) #

http://bluejayscheerclub.com
I like "Ink Wells" -- gotta save that for four years from now. ;)

_Jobu - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 02:48 PM EDT (#68028) #

NFH: Im pretty sure im coming tonight. Also bringing a friend or two. I hope we can get the whole dome rocking. As a wise man once said "You can't start a fire without a spark".

_Jobu - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 03:02 PM EDT (#68029) #

http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=UIDCASS70402201350011139&sql=B25620r2ar48v
And that mans name.....

Max Weinberg

_Harry Heatherin - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 03:07 PM EDT (#68030) #

I really wanted to come to the game tonight, but I have a prior drinking engagement with some non-baseball fans.

How about: "FAHRFENUGEN" or whatever that stupid VolksWagen campaign was about 20 years ago?

Or "VW: GOLF one out of here!"

Or (ugh) "Beetle it home, VW"

Or just "Whack the living s*@t out of it, Vernon!!!"

I'll see you guys at another yell-yourself-hoarse night, I promise. Enjoy - and the worm has to turn soon - why not tonight?

Dave Till - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 03:11 PM EDT (#68031) #

I can't make it tonight, either, but I will be following the game at home. I hope to be able to hear you all loud and clear, and will join you at some game sometime soon!

Named For Hank - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 03:26 PM EDT (#68032) #

Jobu, the hammer looks ridiculously awesome. I'll see if I can post a jpeg later.

I put the Jays logo in the place of Thor's name on the side.

_The Fridge - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 04:13 PM EDT (#68033) #

a good sign would be "Forget Tosca- Fire Faulds!"

Named For Hank - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 04:34 PM EDT (#68034) #

Hey, Fridge, you coming tonight?

Named For Hank - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 04:49 PM EDT (#68035) #

Here are two of tonight's three signs (so far -- haven't made a Vernon one yet):

The third one is eight feet long and says FORGET APRIL in giant red letters.

The hammer is cut out and printed on a heavy-ish board so that it can be wielded like a real two and a half foot long hammer.

Craig B - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 05:02 PM EDT (#68036) #

That hammer is ridiculously awesome. Wow. Kudos, NFH!

Named For Hank - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 05:14 PM EDT (#68037) #

http://bluejayscheerclub.com
It was hard to stop laughing long enough to cut it out. I have also reinforced the handle for real hammer-swinging action.

This is probably the highest production-value prop I've brought to a game.

_Rob - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 05:23 PM EDT (#68038) #

Hmmm...should I do nothing tonight or stay glued to the TV set hoping to catch a glimpse of the hammer inSection 518...wish I could be there.

Named For Hank - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 05:26 PM EDT (#68039) #

If you come out to the game we'll let you try the hammer. ;)

_Brent - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 05:32 PM EDT (#68040) #

NFH: that must be the greatest thing I have ever seen. Can you imagine a whole section of screaming fans waving those things around?

You know what Wells needs to get going? A choreographed dance, much like the one done by the "Wolf Pack" in Philly. With that kind of inspiration, who wouldn't do well?

_Rob - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 06:11 PM EDT (#68041) #

If you come out to the game we'll let you try the hammer. ;)

I'll just smash my TV with a real hammer once the Jays strike out three times in a row with the bases loaded, down 1 run in the ninth.

Named For Hank - Monday, May 03 2004 @ 11:06 PM EDT (#68042) #

http://bluejayscheerclub.com
Rob, I think you've missed the point of the Cheer Club and of the power of positivity.

I officially blame your jerkish comment for the loss tonight.

_Rob - Tuesday, May 04 2004 @ 02:06 PM EDT (#68043) #

Sorry, Aaron, I meant to put a :) after that line. I sure didn't meant to undermine the Cheer Club. The Dome needs you guys.

Named For Hank - Tuesday, May 04 2004 @ 02:58 PM EDT (#68044) #

No worries. Come out to a game and shake the hammer and all will be forgiven. :)

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