Perhaps you've seen this picture of a reading Royals fan. Despite the fact that this man has presumably paid a hefty sum for the privilege of sitting behind home plate, he seems more interested in his book than in the action on the field. Snarky commentators have suggested that this picture captures the enthusiasm level of Kansas City baseball fans, who are disheartened by the team's lackluster performance so far this season.
This is unfair. Plenty of people--from Stephen King to the Solipsist--read during baseball games. Indeed, baseball--with its intermittent action and regular pauses between "events" (i.e., pitches)--lends itself quite well to reading. This has nothing to do with the relative quality of the team being watched. Sure, the Royals stink, but I'd bet this fan would read during games even if the team were in first place. I, myself, like to read during baseball games, and I'm a fan of the Mets.
Oh shut up!
I didn't say a word!
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