What would you do for free O’s tickets?

February 26, 2008

If you’ve ever seen the “Dancin’ Homer” Simpsons episode where Homer gets a job as the local minor league team’s mascot, you know how entertaining an overweight guy dancing around in a cheesy outfit can be.

Now the Florida Marlins have brought that idea to the majors and are forming an all-male, plus-size cheerleading squad called the “Manatees,” according to ESPN.com.

“The team hopes to recruit seven to 10 tubby men to dance, cheer and jiggle during Friday and Saturday home games this season,” the article stated, noting that the men who were scheduled to try out this past weekend were judged on how well they danced a choreographed routine.

The squad won’t be paid, however they will receive free tickets to the games they perform at.

Here’s my thought: why let the Marlins have all the fun? Should the Orioles take advantage of its longtime fan base and start up its own squad? (the name “Harbor Seals” immediately jumps to mind – bonus points to anyone who can do “the worm”).

Does else anyone think the Orioles’ games could be livened up this season by adding some local entertainment to the mix?

LIZ FARMER, Business Writer

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Posted by Jackie Sauter | Filed Under Orioles, sports 

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