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The Cubs are running a big campaign featuring images of fandom staples called "It's a Way of Life." A blogger has unearthed five ads that were rejected from the campaign. Why were they rejected? It's hard to say...

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The Troughs are on the walls to the left and right

That’s a hand-washing station right in the middle of the picture. Yes, we do wash our hands. Most of us. Most of the time.

They have added hand-sanitizers now too.

But the men’s room was too bright and clean. Almost sparkly. Like 2AM in a bar and the lights are turned up. I don’t want to see all that.

"On offense, your most precious possessions are your 27 outs" - Earl Weaver

by RiskyBusiness on Apr 13, 2010 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

So now you know!

But I’m surprised
That more people (guys) are not familiar with “troughs”. For years they have been used in large facilities – including state fairgrounds, sports complexes, recreational facilities, and even industrial settings. They are an efficient way of serving a large number of people. If they converted to urinals I think there would be increased incidents of public urination. You get Joe College with enough beers in him and he’s likely to drop trou just about anywhere to take a leak.

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Apr 13, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Its like a drip system where water continuously runs. One time when I was there they gave away free bobbleheads of the Empire today guy – and someone chucked one in the trough – must of been a disgruntled customer or employee.

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Apr 13, 2010 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol...poor little bobblehead, and thanks for the info! :)

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by cooliogirl47 on Apr 13, 2010 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree

It was pretty funny/weird maybe someone got screwed on some carpet or something. But seriously, alot of people complain about the troughs, but they work for the tight quarters that exisit in a historic ballpark. As long as they keep the restrooms clean they really are not that big of a deal. Now I say this with alot of bias because I rarely leave my seat when I go to a ballgame.

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Apr 13, 2010 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

If you really want to know

http://www.urinal.net/wrigley_field/


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by eths on Apr 13, 2010 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

ewww...uh, er, thanks eths

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 13, 2010 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why do you have that link handy?

On second thought, I don’t want to know.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Apr 13, 2010 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

That is so cool

"Keep pushin till it's understood,
And these badlands start treating us good."

by AussieCub on Apr 14, 2010 12:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yes, they flush

sometimes not often enough….!

Just win the next game...!

by blackhawk24 on Apr 20, 2010 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

When I went to U of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana

I was in a dorm floor that had been converted to co-ed. The women’s rooms had disconnected urinals, and the ladies of the floor planted flowers in them. Nice…and springtime fresh!

"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is." -- Yogi Berra

by vonde6 on Apr 13, 2010 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was a good idea :)

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 13, 2010 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's funny

because right now, Fukudome’s line is .400/.429/.650/1.079 with an OPS+ of 169.

Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2010 11:07 AM CDT reply actions  

Yeah.

A couple of these are mildly amusing, a couple “meh”…and the Kosuke one is just lame.

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by daver on Apr 13, 2010 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

They could put the

Working lunch in there too. Sadley it sucks as much as the parody ones.

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Apr 13, 2010 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that ad works better as a parody.

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by daver on Apr 13, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd rewrite it to say:

When will he hit in September?

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Apr 13, 2010 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fair enough. :-)

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by daver on Apr 13, 2010 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree. I thought it was one of the made up ones at first.

"Keep pushin till it's understood,
And these badlands start treating us good."

by AussieCub on Apr 14, 2010 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions  

SWL could top those

with one hand tied behind his band and MS Paint.

What is a horse shoe? What does a horse shoe do? Are there any horse socks? Is anybody listening to me?

by lswaidz on Apr 13, 2010 11:52 AM CDT reply actions  

Indeed he could.

Everyone's thought process with this team is that the playoffs start now. Tomorrow is going to be Day One of our run to October.

-- Marlon Byrd

by Ryno Runner on Apr 13, 2010 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

The gauntlet has been thrown down.

"Keep pushin till it's understood,
And these badlands start treating us good."

by AussieCub on Apr 14, 2010 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions  

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