My thoughts on…Cricket World Cup restrictions

March 9th 2007 -

Just when you thought it was safe to enjoy a cricket match in your own homeland. The powers that be in Jamaica, and as indicated by my fellow Caribloggers, other Caribbean countries, have decided to strip us of the joys of spectatorship during the Cricket World Cup matches. That means no conch shells, no coolers, no cheering, no snacks, and generally no fun. Another thing to add to teh long list of foolishness this event has caused. I’m still wondering why would they do this? Don’t they want the foreigners to experience cricket Caribbean style? Don’t they want the World Cup to be a financial success? Maybe they’re ashamed of our carryings on during matches, and don’t want us uncouth locals to scare the mild-mannered moneyba…I mean visitors away from islands that they may vacation on in the future. On the matter of the refreshments,

I think they want to force people to use the concession stands so they can make further profit. As for vendors, they have to dig deep in their wallets if they have aspirations of selling at the event. Did you know that it costs J$27,000 just to get permission to sell peanuts? Imagine those who wish to sell sovenirs, like mugs, coasters, rags, and those tacky Rasta berets. I guess someone have to pay for all the renovations. My father and I were talking about it last night, and I came up with a third, more sinister theory (everything’s a conspiracy with me). What if they are trying to drive out the locals to leave more seats open for the deep-pocketed visitors? Hey, it’s not that farfetched. It is the Government after all. Oh and the Windies were crushed by the Indians today. What a surprise. Probably the reason why most Caribbean locals aren’t excited about the whole thing, despite their home field advantage.

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4 Responses on “My thoughts on…Cricket World Cup restrictions”

Stunner Says:
March 9th, 2007 at 10:15 pm
I feel you on this Leon. I think restricting food is a plot to plunder…I mean make more money. Resticting the pot covers and shells is really rediculous!

Good to see your blog back to normal.
taylor2nd Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 11:40 am
I said the same exact thing.. over my blog. the cricket thing not gonna cut it. and what sucks about all this is i hate cricket and i’ve been put in a position to work on the cricket sites at work. see http://sportsjamaica.com/cricketworldcup2007
Abeni Says:
March 16th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
They trying hard to gouge out people eyes for a little profit..Thank God I no tgoing any games
Elisa (Italia) Says:
March 22nd, 2007 at 10:23 am
Ciao
volevo farti i complimenti hai un sito bellissimo un abbraccio dall’Italia
Elisa

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