Trademarks
I flew home from San Diego to Chicago next to a Cubs fan. He didn't reveal it at first. We'd been talking about the Bulls-Celtics and Cavs-Pistons (doesn't like LeBron), when he revealed his favorite sport was baseball. Good move.
Not obnoxious but someone who cares enough about baseball to know something about other teams, he said he is hoping "in his lifetime" (I'd say he's about 30), to see the Cubs win a World Series. He asked me whether I followed the Indians (since he knew I was headed back to Ohio). I said I was an Astros fan. He laughed. . . then said he took no pleasure in watching the White Sox beat them in 2005, and that he was impressed with their come from behind the pack finish. He knew Biggio, Bagwell, Clemens, etc.
Of course, that is exactly it. The Astros' trademark is coming from way out of it to break your heart. The Cubs' trademark is leading then fading at the end and breaking your heart. Which is worse? Definitely, the Cubs.
When the plane landed I got out my Astros travel bag, and he laughed again. He won't be laughing in October.
-- Bruce
-- Bruce
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