Respect

The most respect I've ever received in this area for being a Giant fan was from a guy named Thomas. Thomas works at Lids, the all-encompassing hat store. They've been good to me; got me the matching "Hall of Fame" stretch caps for my best friend, my boy and myself.

Thomas is a die-hard Tigers fan. I think I may have won his respect (which of course I think is important to do, especially with fellow out-of-town fans) when I told him that Detroit would be making a comeback in the AL Central -- before they did so. They're now just five games out, and Thomas apparently remembered that because he called me a "legend" and acted surprised that his co-workers didn't recognize me. It also helped to bring up the Pudge trade; he was a little surprised at it, but I reassured him that Inge can at least play, and his OPS is honestly more solid.

Anyway, props to Thomas at Lids in Arcadia, CA. If you're in the area, go there and buy from him - and tell him the San Francisco Fanatic sent you.

-MSH