Monday, 22 August 2022

Overheard in New York: Let’s Go (Watch the) Mets


By , THE NEW YORKER, Sketchbook

May 29, 2022

Two people at baseball game discussing who is on first base.
Fans booing outfielder from opposing baseball team.
Person at baseball game saying they got it.
Fan catching baseball in mitt, nearby fans want to him to give it to the kid.
Mr. Met leaning down toward kids.
Child confused by people booing in the crowd.
Mr. Met and Mrs. Met dancing on top of the dugout.
Sheet music and fans singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game."
Fan in stands yelling at umpire.
Aerial view of everyone in the stands saying "fuck."
Adult mad at kids for making bird noises.
Fans attempting the wave.
Fans from different teams sitting with each other.

Cartoonists are eavesdropping all over New York. See here for more.


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