19 October 2004 (Tuesday)
proof
God is a Yankees fan. You see, I had this little dilemma about tonight. Of course I wanted to watch the game...but our synagogue is starting its "semester" of classes, and I wanted to try out the beginner's Talmud class, which meets Tuesday evenings (starting today). Well, the wife of the guy who is teaching the class just had a baby, so we're not starting tonight. Thanks, God.
Of course, now I have another dilemma. I have good reason to want the series to end tonight. However, a good friend just told me that he and his wife (also a very good friend, who may choose to reveal herself here) have tickets to Game Seven. How could I possibly root for the Yankees ending the series tonight? That would take away a wonderful chance from my friends: the chance to see, in person, their team get crushed. (Alas, I do have friends who are poor, misguided Red Sox fans. There's only so much I can do.)
Thank you, Shanna, for having mercy on your "poor, misguided" friends. This truly is Ernest's dream. It would make him so happy to go to Yankee Stadium tomorrow night. Your loving consideration brings tears to my eyes. :)
Hi Shanna,
We will indeed send you a little token. Go Red Sox!!! Can't believe we were there at the Toilet. BTW you may want to look back at your Long Island roots and become a Met fan. Yankee fans are scum. In order to watch our beloved Red Sox shame the Yankees, we had to endure being pelted with peanuts, pretzels, and beer, and be subjected to personal insults (completely unrelated to sports). Who's your Pappi now MFY fans?
