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Not sure why the dad rewarded her behavior, but glad to see Bader and the Marlins do right by the poor kid.

I just watched this. I actually think the dad did a really good job.

I'll never understand what is wrong with some people. Especially when there's a dozen or so cameras that are going to catch this kind of behavior and you will be shamed in front of millions of people. But I guess when you're a psychopath you don't think that kind of stuff through.

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 07:35 am I just watched this. I actually think the dad did a really good job.

Right. Kuddos to the dad, who diffused the situation with the obnoxious lady. No, she didn’t deserve the baseball. She should have been escorted from the stadium. Social media will not be kind to her.

bull[shirt]...I give a ball to my kid ...there's no [fork]ing way that (buzz) gets it...

Class act by the Phillies and Bader. I bet the woman regrets her actions now.

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 07:35 am I just watched this. I actually think the dad did a really good job.

Partially agree.
But he did not handle it as well as he could have.
Yes, he was right to keep his composure and not get into an ugly confrontation.
No, he should not have surrendered the ball.
He missed an opportunity to show his son and his entire family how to stand strong when unjustly attacked.
He should have allowed the lunatic to rant and rave - and tell her the ball was the property of his son and that she should be embarrassed by her behavior.
Then, ignore her.

OldRed wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:35 am Class act by the Phillies and Bader. I bet the woman regrets her actions now.

I can assure you with 100% certainty that she does not.
She has the ball.
That is the full depth of her thinking capability.
As certain as sunrise.

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:40 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 07:35 am I just watched this. I actually think the dad did a really good job.

Partially agree.
But he did not handle it as well as he could have.
Yes, he was right to keep his composure and not get into an ugly confrontation.
No, he should not have surrendered the ball.
He missed an opportunity to show his son and his entire family how to stand strong when unjustly attacked.
He should have allowed the lunatic to rant and rave - and tell her the ball was the property of his son and that she should be embarrassed by her behavior.
Then, ignore her.

You are wrong as usual. The father handled with class and dignity and showed his son how defuse the situation.

OldRed wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:43 am

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:40 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 07:35 am I just watched this. I actually think the dad did a really good job.

Partially agree.
But he did not handle it as well as he could have.
Yes, he was right to keep his composure and not get into an ugly confrontation.
No, he should not have surrendered the ball.
He missed an opportunity to show his son and his entire family how to stand strong when unjustly attacked.
He should have allowed the lunatic to rant and rave - and tell her the ball was the property of his son and that she should be embarrassed by her behavior.
Then, ignore her.

You are wrong as usual. The father handled with class and dignity and showed his son how defuse the situation.

He could have - and should have - done both.
Act with class AND take a stand for his son and family.
It was a teaching moment, and he sent the wrong message.
But then, you already know that.

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:48 am

OldRed wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:43 am

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:40 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 07:35 am I just watched this. I actually think the dad did a really good job.

Partially agree.
But he did not handle it as well as he could have.
Yes, he was right to keep his composure and not get into an ugly confrontation.
No, he should not have surrendered the ball.
He missed an opportunity to show his son and his entire family how to stand strong when unjustly attacked.
He should have allowed the lunatic to rant and rave - and tell her the ball was the property of his son and that she should be embarrassed by her behavior.
Then, ignore her.

You are wrong as usual. The father handled with class and dignity and showed his son how defuse the situation.

He could have - and should have - done both.
Act with class AND take a stand for his son and family.
It was a teaching moment, and he sent the wrong message.
But then, you already know that.

He showed his son weakness and not how to stand up for yourself
..pathetic on his part.

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:42 am

OldRed wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:35 am Class act by the Phillies and Bader. I bet the woman regrets her actions now.

I can assure you with 100% certainty that she does not.
She has the ball.
That is the full depth of her thinking capability.
As certain as sunrise.

I'm not so sure about your first line. She may not have regretted in the moment but if you spend any time on twitter (you shouldn't, nobody should, including myself but I digress) you will see that she has already become today's Coldplay CEO/HR lady. I don't know how long her 15 minutes will last but the construction company owner from Poland who took the hat from the kid at the tennis is a very happy man today that he has now been replaced in the world of sporting event villains.

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:48 am

OldRed wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:43 am

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:40 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 07:35 am I just watched this. I actually think the dad did a really good job.

Partially agree.
But he did not handle it as well as he could have.
Yes, he was right to keep his composure and not get into an ugly confrontation.
No, he should not have surrendered the ball.
He missed an opportunity to show his son and his entire family how to stand strong when unjustly attacked.
He should have allowed the lunatic to rant and rave - and tell her the ball was the property of his son and that she should be embarrassed by her behavior.
Then, ignore her.

You are wrong as usual. The father handled with class and dignity and showed his son how defuse the situation.

He could have - and should have - done both.
Act with class AND take a stand for his son and family.
It was a teaching moment, and he sent the wrong message.
But then, you already know that.

You are wrong again.

It is always wise to do the correct thing, and he did. He taught his boy a valuable lesson. You should observe, learn, and practice from his father and use it your life.

OldRed wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:57 am

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:48 am

OldRed wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:43 am

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:40 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 07:35 am I just watched this. I actually think the dad did a really good job.

Partially agree.
But he did not handle it as well as he could have.
Yes, he was right to keep his composure and not get into an ugly confrontation.
No, he should not have surrendered the ball.
He missed an opportunity to show his son and his entire family how to stand strong when unjustly attacked.
He should have allowed the lunatic to rant and rave - and tell her the ball was the property of his son and that she should be embarrassed by her behavior.
Then, ignore her.

You are wrong as usual. The father handled with class and dignity and showed his son how defuse the situation.

He could have - and should have - done both.
Act with class AND take a stand for his son and family.
It was a teaching moment, and he sent the wrong message.
But then, you already know that.

You are wrong again.

It is always wise to do the correct thing, and he did. He taught his boy a valuable lesson. You should observe, learn, and practice from his father and use it your life.

We both know you do not believe your own words.
And we both know why.
Your initial take was poorly thought out, and now that I have brilliantly and perfectly analyzed what the father got right and what he got wrong, you have chosen to double down rather than adjust your position.
Which is fine, of course.
My practice is to simply provide correct analysis in all matters, and I am not concerned if others agree or disagree.
The father did well - but could have done much better.
That is the reality.
But then, as stated, you already know that.

George Zipp wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:57 am

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:42 am

OldRed wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:35 am Class act by the Phillies and Bader. I bet the woman regrets her actions now.

I can assure you with 100% certainty that she does not.
She has the ball.
That is the full depth of her thinking capability.
As certain as sunrise.

I'm not so sure about your first line. She may not have regretted in the moment but if you spend any time on twitter (you shouldn't, nobody should, including myself but I digress) you will see that she has already become today's Coldplay CEO/HR lady. I don't know how long her 15 minutes will last but the construction company owner from Poland who took the hat from the kid at the tennis is a very happy man today that he has now been replaced in the world of sporting event villains.

Social media can indeed cause embarrassment.
But it does not change character.
She has the ball - and did whatever was needed to get it.
Despite criticism, she thinks she "won" by getting a grown man to surrender.
And she is very proud of that.
100% guaranteed.

Melville wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 08:40 am

ecleme22 wrote: ↑06 Sep 2025 07:35 am I just watched this. I actually think the dad did a really good job.

Partially agree.
But he did not handle it as well as he could have.
Yes, he was right to keep his composure and not get into an ugly confrontation.
No, he should not have surrendered the ball.
He missed an opportunity to show his son and his entire family how to stand strong when unjustly attacked.
He should have allowed the lunatic to rant and rave - and tell her the ball was the property of his son and that she should be embarrassed by her behavior.
Then, ignore her.

This.