Satirical piece: Fans boo boy who takes foul ball from older man at Cardinals game
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The Onion Staff
Summary
A satirical news article from The Onion describes a St. Louis Cardinals game where fans booed a young boy who stole a foul ball from a 42-year-old man, portrayed as an innocent, adorable figure who burst into tears after losing the ball. The piece humorously reverses typical expectations of who deserves sympathy in such situations.
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The OnionSatirical piece: Fans boo boy who takes foul ball from older man at Cardinals gametheonion.comKey quotes
· 1 pulled"Whoa, did you see what that kid just did? What a piece of shit," said nearby fan Alicia Contreras, joining hundreds of ticket holders in raining down jeers and profanities upon the fourth grader who, by snatching away the loose ball as it bobbled out of a glove worn by the balding, rosy-cheeked man, made him burst into tears.
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