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January 19, 2003
I decided to check out what the San Diego media thinks are the top stories for the Superbowl festivities. The normal hype is there about the boost in the economy due to tourists and how many jobs are created to make this happen. Oh, and there is the hype of how this is the biggest and best Superbowl Experience ever. Same old drivel. Every city does it. I did find three "headlines" that seem to take the cake for the pre-superbowl week hype.
I read about a lawsuit against the city of San Diego. This lady, disabled, decided to sue the city because the NFL will pull hundreds of handicap seats from the stadium. A judge decides there is no case. The Superbowl is a "private event". The public cannot purchase tickets for this event, thus it becomes a private event. San Diego = Scandals. There always seems to be some stupid lawsuit because someone doesn't like something. Waaaa.
This was a good story. With the arrival of the Superbowl, there is a growth in the number of "call girls" in the city. Oh my. This warrants a headline? We are about to go to war and the only thing to talk about is the increased number of hookers? People have to make a living. Idiot businessman/fans have lots of money to throw around. (Remember, this is a private "party") The wife is back home in BFE, so lets go play! Excuse me for saying this, but if you want the "big event", then you must put up with the extra workers that come to town. I, personally, could do without the extra drunk, obnoxious, pseudo-fans. At least the hookers are trying to make a living.
There was a related story about the increased criminal population for the game. I suggest if you are in that town, guard your wallet. Between the criminals and the hookers, you will be flat broke!
I liked this one. "Can We Handle Raider Fans?" From what I saw on-line, this was a front page with picture news story. I did see a smaller article about the 10,000 troops shipping out on Friday. Hmmmm? What is important? If you are concerned about the fans, why host a big event? I guess Raider fans are loud and obnoxious. How did they get tickets? I thought it was a private "corporate" event? I'm confused. Let's just say that once again, the media has their priorities mixed up once again. I guess it is true, do what you can to get viewers, readers, listeners; that is how money is made.
Glad to see reporters working hard to find the "story".
As of this writing I guess San Diego better be ready for Raiders and Bucs fans. BE
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