Monday, November 03, 2008

Phillies' celebration in the streets gets 'fanatical'

Since the conclusion of the 2008 World Series there has not been a better fan time for Phillies' fans in over two decades. As expected the city was packed for jubilant parade to celebrate the baseball team's first championship title since 1980. Leading the ride through the streets in downtown Philly were Cole Hamels, Pat Burrell, and Jimmy Rollins. Such an historic occasion called for video recording which the team's brash shortstop obliged. With pandemonium sweeping the area fans let their emotions run high while hooting and cheering wanting to get up close and personal with the players. One fan even took the liberty to dressing up as the infamous 'Rocky Balboa' yet there was no Adrienne as he approached pitcher Cole Hamels, trying to fist-pump him yet was refrained by law enforcement on hand.
I really expected to see mass chaos with looting, cars being flipped over, and fires amongst these Phillies' fans. That wasn't their prerogative...more so acting crazy with absolute admiration for the team they've grown to love or hate over the years. The Philly Phanatic only egged these fans on by prancing around and shaking his green furry exterior around while exhibiting lewd body contact with the common spectator. The infectious mascot is known to incite laughter in the stands, but if he started to throw out popcorn or money then it may have encouraged people to lose their inhibitions and steal crap from nearby stores. Luckily it wasn't the case. Such a joyous celebration required the streets to be blocked off for the parade to take full effect.

Way to go Phillies, it's been a long time overdue since bringing back a championship to the city! Sure you spoiled the Rays' shot at their first ever title, but I guess it just wasn't in the cards for them. It will be a while before they get the bitter taste out of their mouth from this one, but should be proud because they had one hell of a historic season. Announced as the World Series MVP was none other than Cole Hamels. He's was one of the sure fire hits during this postseason as he garned a 4-0 record. Congratulations 'Hammy' YOU DID IT! WOOOOOOOO!

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