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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
From the Unintentional Comedy Department

Here's a press release from the Phillies on today's bomb scare at Citizens Bank Park:

"After looking into the matter of today's incident, the Phillies have determined that a commercial shoot was conducted at Citizens Bank Park during which hot dogs heavily wrapped in white packaging and duct dape were used as projectiles by the Phanatic's hot dog launcher. Three of these projectiles were inadvertently left behind on a light post at our First Base Gate.

The Phillies would like to express their appreciation to the Philadelphia Police Department for their important assistance, particularly during this difficult time for all law enforcement."

Here's a serious question: instead of sending in the bomb squad to blow the things up, couldn't they have just stuck the packages in a microwave without poking holes in them?

Posted by David Murphy @ 8:51 PM  Permalink | 9 comments
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Posted 09:10 PM, 09/24/2008
shoeshineboy
Not funny, David. You know better. Poor taste. And I am not referring to the hot dogs.
Posted 09:59 PM, 09/24/2008
shayrod
This is unbelievable. Hot dogs, are you kidding me. At least this brings a laugh into tonight's sad game.
Posted 10:14 PM, 09/24/2008
Reggie92
The Rays called. They want their beat writer back!
Posted 10:34 PM, 09/24/2008
atp2007
Somebody needs to proofread their press releases.
Posted 09:00 AM, 09/25/2008
davemarsh
Geez guys lighten up. The Phils get, "blown out" last night and the guy tries to make a joke and you jump all over him. Ease up a little bit and continue thanking god your not a met fan.
Posted 10:36 AM, 09/25/2008
GHOSTPHAYCE
Dave is that a picture of your new ride???
Posted 10:40 AM, 09/25/2008
DonEck
The interview about the shutdown of CB Stadium w/ M. Barkann on WIP this morning was one of the funniest and best I have ever heard.
Posted 12:18 PM, 09/25/2008
Lpaul
One helluva blog entry, David. A writing tour d'force.
Posted 01:18 PM, 09/25/2008
Gary Varsho
I stole this from a post pm FoxSports: "In Philly they call in a bomb squad for an implosion...in NY, they just pick up the bullpen phone!"
About David Murphy
David Murphy joined the Daily News as its Phillies beat writer in February of 2008. Born in Upper Merion and raised in the Poconos, he attended college at La Salle University before taking jobs with the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Sun-News and the St. Petersburg ( Fla. ) Times.

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