Stonehead Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Baseball isn't so much a sport as a ceremonial ritual for the masses to reconnect with common, iconic American narratives. [video:youtube] Yeah, whatever. We've come a long ways in the evolution of the spectacle from the days of Roman poet, Juvenal*. Today, we're emanicipated in word but freely enslaved in deed. We gladly pay for the privilege of goin' out to the ballgame. And it's quite a spectacular one at that. But if you want to see two different worlds, go to a Mariners game and then go to a Rainiers game. *"… Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have abdicated our duties; for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two things: bread and circuses." (Juvenal, Satire 10.77–81) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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