SF Giants

16th, Valencia Turns Into High-Five Alley

— By Kevin Montgomery (@kevinmonty) |

Almost immediately after the Giants won the Series, I took off toward 16th and Valencia to see what was up back in my neighborhood.  Turned out to be pretty joyous at first: crowds storming 16th and Albion, high-fiving cars, Munis and even firefighters.  Sadly, SFPD took it upon themselves to repeatedly drive through the crowd and demand that everyone return to the sidewalk, which obviously only pissed everyone off.

However, at some point, SFPD recognized the futilities in trying to contain a mob of Giants fan was an incredibly stupid waste of time and took off.  Eventually another crowd gathered in front of Casanova and some drunk kid with dreadlocks dropped the fire escape so everyone could climb up to the roof.

SF Giants Win The World Series [Video From Civic Center]

— By Kevin Montgomery (@kevinmonty) |

Needless to say, I'm not regretting my decision to watch game 5 of the World Series outside of City Hall.  It was as close as you could get to the experience of watching the game in AT&T Park; even the entire crowd was on their feet the last 3 innings.  And when Brian Wilson finished the Rangers off?  Insanity.

Of course, to some, you need to tweet immediately after winning The Series:

"We're not in Arlington anymore, Toto..."

— By Zach Perkins |

And so continues the “THEY'RE SMOKIN WEED!” saga…  

These Texan media outlets have seriously been acting like they just made 'first contact' with another planet. 'ZOMG! This anarchistic and godless alien civilization is so strange and carefree!'  Seriously?  Get over yourself you faux-Joe Normal neo-cons. 

Though I must say I'm looking forward to the other side of the equation when Bay Area newscasters start muckraking about lynch mobs outside the Ragners' stadium and questioning the sexuality of the Governor of Texas.  Quick, somebody buy Zennie a plane ticket to Planet Tejas! 

 

Previously on Uptown Almanac: 

Sketchy Beard: Dave Eggers at World Series Game 1

— By Zach Perkins |

Local wordsmith Dave Eggers was at AT&T Park yesterday, where he conducted a uniquely San Francisco interpretation of 'World Series coverage' for the Bay Citizen.  Armed with a sketch book, Eggers captured the experience of game one by turning his pen on the fans in and around the park.  The full set can be seen at Bay Citizen. 

Previously on Uptown Almanac: 

Giants Win, Rabbit Dances

— By Kevin Montgomery (@kevinmonty) |

Last night sure was one of the better parades I've seen along Mission St.  Muni buses were honking, a fire truck ringing bells and blowing its horn, a civic blew some donuts on the intersection of 22nd, then out of no where this gang of costumed fans comes down the street with a marching band to have an impromptu dance party in front of Doc's Clock.

Compared to the insanity I saw back in 2004, it was nice to just be outside and get drunk and yell.

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