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I was watching some highlights last night and noticed another instance of a professional athlete showing up to throw a ceremonial pitch at a baseball game. It always feels a little bit "forced" to me, you know?
Don't get me wrong, I love seeing different types of athletes, but there's something about that specific ritual that feels like a marketing checkbox rather than a genuine moment of connection between two different sports. It’s like they’re just trying to cross-pollinate fanbases to boost engagement.
I remember back in the day, these things felt a bit more spontaneous or centered around local legends. Now, it feels like a calculated PR move to get a certain name in the headlines right before a big tournament or a major event. Am I being too cynical, or does it feel a bit performative to you guys?
Does a ceremonial pitch actually add anything to the game experience for you, or is it just background noise?
Don't get me wrong, I love seeing different types of athletes, but there's something about that specific ritual that feels like a marketing checkbox rather than a genuine moment of connection between two different sports. It’s like they’re just trying to cross-pollinate fanbases to boost engagement.
I remember back in the day, these things felt a bit more spontaneous or centered around local legends. Now, it feels like a calculated PR move to get a certain name in the headlines right before a big tournament or a major event. Am I being too cynical, or does it feel a bit performative to you guys?
Does a ceremonial pitch actually add anything to the game experience for you, or is it just background noise?