On game days, the 101 and 280 halt to a stop as fans file in from
all over the bay area to cheer on the G-men. As they pile into AT&T park,
the excitement and anticipation builds, culminating into a frenzy of cheering,
shouting, and orange-towel waving as the much-awaited game finally begins.
Because it is really more than just a game. The Giants have
brought the whole city, maybe even the entire bay area, together, at least for
the time being. They are not only a great baseball team, but they have come to
symbolize the "city by the bay" and everything we love about
SF. Their triumphs and struggles, camaraderie and “don’t stop believin’”
attitude have undoubtedly won our hearts. Men and women, old and young alike,
all have the Giants on their minds during this time. Employees rush home after
work to catch the first pitch at 5 pm PST. Facebook and twitter are swarming
with status updates rooting for the Giants. Even if you are not a baseball fan,
you can’t help but turn into a dedicated Giants fan.
When we win, the whole city goes wild and we have never been so
proud to be “San Francisc-an”. And if we lose, everyone mourns together. And
when the post-season games finally come to an end and those unforgettable hours
of being glued to FOX TV are over, the Giants gear, and all the glory that came
with it, is quietly stashed but not forgotten, in a back corner. The waves of
orange and black that have covered the city gradually disappear in bits and
pieces, and the city resumes its day-to-day business. That is until next
season, when it will, once again, be unified by the team that has really lived
up to its name.
What better way to end this than to say… GO GIANTS!!!
