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#1 of the top 10 SGA Bobbleheads of 2017

by | Sep 30, 2017 | Sniper Rants

Number #1

Squints

Team: Brooklyn Cyclones

Manufacturer: Success Promotions

You all knew what bobble would come in at number #1 of 2017. Squints was a given. I didn’t even think twice when I spent hours deciding the top 10 of 2017. Maybe, besides the Marvel Thor given out by the Mets as being the most highly anticipated giveaway of the year, the Squints giveaway is right up there. An epic movie for all ages and even a better character. 

We can start with the red and blue multi-colored base with Squint’s name in white raised letters. The sandlot brown dirt on top of the base with the Cyclones logo is as eye catching as it comes. Vintage white Converse sneakers with raggedy blue jeans and the yellow/orange t-shirt resembles Squints like no other. The bright buck-white teeth along with the over sized dorky glasses is a feature for the entire bobblehead world. 

And to think that the Cyclones and Success Promotions thought to put “The Kid is a L7 Weenie” on the back of the base means one thing. They care about their fans and that’s a fact. They could have given us a standard white box, but no, they flooded the fucking thing with bright colors, quotes from the movie Sandlot and a replica “Sandlot” field on each side of the box. I commend the Cyclones by always producing quality products for their fans. And extra props for them to actually get Squints to the ballpark to sign autographs. 

No bobblehead collector, and I mean NO ONE, can argue this wasn’t the best giveaway of 2017. When I decided to make a top 10 list, Squints was already penciled in as the top dog of 17. Congratulations Squints, the Brooklyn Cyclones and Success Promotions for making the bobblehead community the best SGA of 2017. 

 

 

 

 

 

#2 of the top 10 SGA Bobbleheads of 2017

by | Sep 29, 2017 | Sniper Rants

Number #2

Cousin Eddie

Team: Kane County Cougars

Manufacturer: Success Promotions

A pretty easy decision here with Cousin Eddie being number #2 on the top 10 list of 2017. Ya, I know it’s not a player or mascot or even coach for that matter, but this character in the movie Christmas Vacation, is ridiculously likable. There’s a reason why they are going for $80.00 + on Ebay and will become near impossible to find come this time next year. 

The base has the Kane County Cougars logo dead smack in the middle with their team name in raised letters on the front. The bathrobe, beer in hand, cigar in mouth and of course the hat, are the biggest features on the bobble. 

When you have family over for Christmas this year and you display this, don’t think for one second that no one comment on it. Your an asshole if you do. I bet you a free bobblehead that at least a handful of family members will try and steal it by the time Santa squeezes his fat ass down the chimney come midnight. 

We can only hope the Kane County Cougars continue the trend of coming out with a new character from Christmas Vacation as years go on for their giveaways. 

A no brainer number #2 bobble and Success Promotions should receive a creativity award, as well as the Cougars. 

 

 

 

This protest blog has been way overdue

by | Sep 29, 2017 | Sniper Rants

This protesting and kneeling during the National Anthem is getting tiresome. Everyone’s had their opinions, so it’s only right that I give my take on this. 

This national protest with players kneeling and waiting in the locker room while the Anthem is being sung, is a very complicated issue. I can definitely 100% see both sides of the equation, but what is the most recent reason why? Is it still police brutality towards African Americans? Is it what President Trump said 2 weeks ago? Every single FUCKING week it changes. I feel some players just join the crowd half the time because they don’t even know better. 

Here’s my ultimate take. The players that kneel are under contract, meaning they get paid from their employer. They are “employees” to their organization. Players that are choosing to protest during “work hours” are being insubordinate per their contract.  

According to dictionary.com the definition of insubordinate is the following:

adjective

1. not submitting to authority; disobedient: not following the contractual rules

If you’re at work and chose not to follow your employers rules, you will be terminated or suspended. The guy that works at FedEx or CBS that refuses to obey to the guidelines set forth, they will receive a consequence. You wanna know what the difference is between the FedEx guy and professional athlete? They are not in the limelight. They are not celebrities. They aren’t making 7.0 million dollars per year that these athletes are. They are allowed to take a stand because of who they are. The same doesn’t apply to the average worker. An owner will not suspend 7 of his players for kneeling during the Anthem. It just won’t happen.
 
And now what Trump said, it’s getting worse. Should he have opened his mouth? No. He may be right or wrong but as aggressive and controversial as he is, he should have kept his yapper shut. 
 
But here’s my question. Is anything being accomplished? The camera man sure makes it a point to film the players that are kneeling. The media and especially ESPN sure get their rocks off to it. But has anything changed? The answer’s no. If anything, it’s making our society more divided between races. More and more hate is developing from this.
 
I’m a “by the book” kind of guy. I personally feel as an active employee, you should adhere to your boss. Yes, the guy that writes your fucking check every 2 weeks. You wanna protest after the game in the middle of the street, then go ahead. I get these athletes are in the spotlight and millions are watching, but it’s literally doing nothing.  Nothing has come of it and nothing will. Bottom line. And I won’t get into the disrespecting the military and the armed forces that serve our country because that’s another entire issue. 
 
Stand the fuck up and honor our country and if you wanna protest and make a statement, do it away from your place of work.

Motivational Friday

by | Sep 29, 2017 | Motivational

It’s very easy to dream. It’s even easier to set a goal for yourself. And now comes the hardest part which is taking action. 

You have to be realistic. You can’t dream of driving a Ferrari one day by selling pencils in the corner hallway at your local high school. You have to be reasonable. You have to know what you want to do and how your going to do it. Create a map or plan of attack. Look at 5 or 10 years down the road. How will you make money? How much money will you put forth into your investment? You have to calculate all of these things before you take any action. 

A lot of businesses fail because or poor planning. Do yourself a favor, make sure your dream is reasonable, set a precise calculated goal then go out and execute. 

#3 of the top 10 SGA Bobbleheads of 2017

by | Sep 28, 2017 | Sniper Rants

Number #3

Corey Seager

Team: Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

Manufacturer: Promotional Adventures

This was a very, and I mean very tough decision. I really thought for a minute that this one should be #2, but after giving it a lot of thought, Corey sits comfortably at 3. I can honestly admit, that all Quake SGA’s should be in the top 10 of 2017. This year the Quakes take the prize for the most improved SGA’s. I love every single one they came out with this season and here’s why. 

The silver base is smoother than a baby’s ass. The “teal” colored raised letters give me a chubby. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING on the bobble comes with raised letters, meaning a fuck ton of effort was put forth.

There’s very little to discuss on this one. Seager holding the Jackie Robinson Award plaque, while holding the Silver Slugger Award bat, that’s identical to the surrounding base? You kidding me? The Dodger faithful know’s this bobble is killer, and I was inches away from making this an overall ranking #2 bobble.

The box is the best, yes, the best box of the 2107 season. Colors, photos, awards, and the Quakes logo make this the number one box of 17. If I knew this bobble was going to look this good, I would have bought a plane ticket and took trip to Snipe 50 of them.

The likability of the Dodgers, Quakes and Seager himself, makes this debatable number 2 bobble of 2017. Absolutely, no problems with this SGA, as I almost want to call it the perfect bobblehead. Well done Promotional Adventures and Quakes. You Dodger fans out in Cali should be thankful for such a quality bobble.