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[footballfiji]

Alright in an attempt to steer this thread back on track...

If you read the ACTUAL code of conduct the blog post mentions; which you can find here. It reads:

CHIEFS FAN CODE OF CONDUCT

The Kansas City Chiefs are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for our fans. When attending a game, the stadium staff will proactively intervene to support an environment where event patrons, their guests and other fans can enjoy the event, free from the following behaviors:

? Foul, obscene, offensive or abusive language or actions

? Excessive standing and/or obstructing the view of other fans

? Intoxication or other signs of impairment

? Smoking except in designated areas

? Fighting and unruly or inconsiderate behavior

? Obscene or indecent clothing or signs

? Conduct that endangers spectators or participants

? Harassment of visiting team fans

? Interfering with the progress of the game, going onto the field or

throwing any object onto the field

? Failing to follow instructions of stadium personnel

? Selling items or tickets in the stadium or on sports complex grounds

? Attempting to sit in a location other than the guest?s ticketed seat

? Destroying property

Event patrons are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their guests and/or persons occupying their seats. Please respect the rights of others. Event patrons and guests who choose not to adhere to these provisions will be subject to ejection without refund.

Note the emboldened word (which was wistfully absent from the blog post). It does not prohibit standing. It prohibits "excessive" standing. That is, people who stand the entire game.

[Gothamite]

Thanks for injecting some sense into this discussion.

Looks like the Chiefs are being both reasonable and responsible. But that's a whole lot harder to complain about, isn't it?

[Lee.]

See, this is why CFL games are so much fun, especially when I'm drunk and disorderly while in attendance.

Back in the day, when Andre Rison was playing for the Argos, we decided that from the coin toss on, we were going to heckle him mercilessly (we sat directly behind the visitors' bench during Bomber games).

From the second he appeared on the field, we began taunting and abusing the man. Our cries of "How are the kids, Andre?", "How's the house hunting?" and "Hey! Mr Lopez!" were heard, chuckled at by the security guards and his teammates, and tolerated for only so long.

Finally, during the third quarter, he complained to one of the policemen that patrolled the sidelines that we were being too loud, and abusive to him. The cop just shrugged, and told him, "they paid for their tickets, they're not throwing anything at you, I'm not going to do anything. You're supposed to be a pro."

He spent the rest of the game sitting on his helmet, sulking with a towel over his head, as far away from us as possible. Good times.

[Island_Style]

See, this is why CFL games are so much fun, especially when I'm drunk and disorderly while in attendance.

Back in the day, when Andre Rison was playing for the Argos, we decided that from the coin toss on, we were going to heckle him mercilessly (we sat directly behind the visitors' bench during Bomber games).

From the second he appeared on the field, we began taunting and abusing the man. Our cries of "How are the kids, Andre?", "How's the house hunting?" and "Hey! Mr Lopez!" were heard, chuckled at by the security guards and his teammates, and tolerated for only so long.

Finally, during the third quarter, he complained to one of the policemen that patrolled the sidelines that we were being too loud, and abusive to him. The cop just shrugged, and told him, "they paid for their tickets, they're not throwing anything at you, I'm not going to do anything. You're supposed to be a pro."

He spent the rest of the game sitting on his helmet, sulking with a towel over his head, as far away from us as possible. Good times.

As the old man in Big Daddy said, HELL YEAH!

[CC97]

See, this is why CFL games are so much fun

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Finally, during the third quarter, he complained to one of the policemen that patrolled the sidelines that we were being too loud, and abusive to him. The cop just shrugged, and told him, "they paid for their tickets, they're not throwing anything at you, I'm not going to do anything. You're supposed to be a pro."

Whereas at the Rogers Centre (at least for baseball), we would have to eject any fan that a player complained about -- especially over the visitors bullpen.

Photo I snapped last month of the Orioles bullpen complaining about things fans were shouting to them...

[FiddySicks]

I for one can understand the rule. I nearly got into a fight at a game one time because of it. When Barry Bonds was on his way to breaking Hank Aaron's all time home run mark I just so happened to be at the game in San Diego where he tied the record. The next time he got up some dumb ass San Diego State B*tch STOOD UP IN FRONT OF ME MID PITCH to gossip on her cell phone. I asked her politely twice to sit down, and then just went off on her the third time. I have NEVER been so pissed at any sporting event. Her boyfriend turned to me and said "Normally I'd kick your ass for talking to my girlfriend like that, but your right." Then he turned to his girlfriend and promptly chewed her out for being such a moron.

Pretty off topic, but I'll ask anyway. Anyone here live in SD and/or go to a good amount of Padres games? I swear every time I've ever gone to a Pads game the experience has been nearly ruined because of some of the drunk idiots from San Diego State. Anyone else ever experienced this?

[Breakwood]

See, this is why CFL games are so much fun

...

Finally, during the third quarter, he complained to one of the policemen that patrolled the sidelines that we were being too loud, and abusive to him. The cop just shrugged, and told him, "they paid for their tickets, they're not throwing anything at you, I'm not going to do anything. You're supposed to be a pro."

Whereas at the Rogers Centre (at least for baseball), we would have to eject any fan that a player complained about -- especially over the visitors bullpen.

Photo I snapped last month of the Orioles bullpen complaining about things fans were shouting to them...

My friend actually works the Visiting bullpen at the Rogers Centre. It's his job to relocate the fans the visitors complain about.

[Lee.]

See, this is why CFL games are so much fun

...

Finally, during the third quarter, he complained to one of the policemen that patrolled the sidelines that we were being too loud, and abusive to him. The cop just shrugged, and told him, "they paid for their tickets, they're not throwing anything at you, I'm not going to do anything. You're supposed to be a pro."

Whereas at the Rogers Centre (at least for baseball), we would have to eject any fan that a player complained about -- especially over the visitors bullpen.

Photo I snapped last month of the Orioles bullpen complaining about things fans were shouting to them...

Then you probably don't want to hear how I had security, police, and cheerleaders helping us finish some of the heckles whenever the Riders came to town.

[CC97]

Then you probably don't want to hear how I had security, police, and cheerleaders helping us finish some of the heckles whenever the Riders came to town.

Why wouldn't I? It wasn't my policy.

[Lee.]

Then you probably don't want to hear how I had security, police, and cheerleaders helping us finish some of the heckles whenever the Riders came to town.

Why wouldn't I? It wasn't my policy.

I was able to get security, police, and cheerleaders to help us finish some of the heckles whenever the Riders came to town.

See, in that regard, it's not that great a story.

But when you have one loud-mouthed schnook yelling out, "Hey, McCallum! What's the difference between you and Neil Armstrong? Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon," then having a good 5-600 people yelling out "AND YOU SUCK!" gives one a rather sizable sense of pride.

Please note, I've never said my heckles were particularly succinct, but the sense of the crowd waiting for you to get to the punchline is rather palpable. Especially when you're working on a "Hey Szarka, what's the difference between you and a mallard with a cold?" ice burn.

I'm planning on reliving old times on the 11th, should be a blast.