Day 13: Did Not Hear From Giants

The Giants, like most successful businesses, look for every possible way to get their customers to part with more of their money.  That's expected and appropriate, for the most part.  One of their new revenue streams allows fans to have Lou Seal, their ridiculous costumed mascot, visit them in their seat during the game.

For $75, Lou Seal will drop by your seat, ostensibly between innings, to "hi-five your kid, and take photos."  For $100, the mascot will make a special birthday visit, bringing some manner of undefined "gift."  For $125, he will make a 15 minute visit to your pre-game tailgate party.  There is no information on whether or not he will also require a burger or any of your adult beverages.

Seriously. Go away.

Personally, I can't stand costumed mascots at the Big League level.  Sure, the late, great Sonoma County Crushers' "Abominable Sonoman" was clever, and the between-inning stuff with kids was fun.  But when the World Champs are on the field?  I don't get why that's necessary at all.  And there have been times (mostly at Candlestick), where the dumb guy was actually blocking my view of the field, which is nigh-unforgivable.

So I figured, the Giants are looking to bring in some cash to help pay for the cost of sanitizing mascot costumes, and on June 13 I sent them the following email:

Just curious about the cost of ensuring Lou Seal does not come into my section at any point during the game.  I'm not really sure why anyone needs to be entertained by a Mime/Furry when the World Champs are on the field, but it would be awesome if I could make sure he/it isn't distracting me or any other actual baseball fans around me.
Yes, I am serious.
And yes, I pay the Salvation Army Santa to stop ringing his dang bell until I have driven away.  
Sincerely,Gabe

Now it's been almost two weeks, and still nothing from the Giants.  But seriously.  I want to know.

Feel free to email and/or tweet @SFGiants on my behalf.  I will be posting regular updates as this drama plays out.