Let’s start with the intriguing photo that illustrates this post. We use an online service called Canva. The way I use it drives our creative director, Lesley Busby, a bit insane. I’m sure you’ve seen my previous intentionally bad artwork in this space. Well, so, I searched “superstition” for a picture, and the image you see here presented itself. I’m just as confused as you are. Let’s hope this post doesn’t populate our homepage.
Anyway.
For Game 1, I wore a t-shirt I got from Bullzerk. It says “Don’t Mess With El Bombi.” You know how that game went. It was probably the best, most fun game in the history of Abner Doubleday.
For Game 2, I wore a shirt that says “Arlington: I Came to Watch Dallas Sports.” That game sucked.
Last night? I won Game 3 by switching back to the El Bombi shirt. You’re welcome, Dallas. (And Arlington.) Also, my coworker Bethany Erickson watched the entire game on Twitter from her closet. I don’t fully understand her superstition, but Bethany did her part, too. You’re welcome, Dalworthington Gardens.
I’ll be wearing my El Bombi shirt again tonight. I’m still unsure whether or when my guy will return to the lineup. Which makes my t-shirt choice all the more crucial.
Let me know what you are doing tonight to secure a Game 4 win. Put your superstition in the comments, or email me directly, if you want (tim r at dmagazine dot com). I’ll update this post till first pitch.
Update (5:05 pm) I’m still wearing my El Bombi shirt, and the first time I typed that sentence, I left out the “r” in “shirt.”
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