Pic of the Week (sort of)

Having a second, I thought I'd test the new photo feature here, so I decided to do a search of "Brewers' fans" and go with the most entertaining picture...there was one better than this one, but it might have been a bit too controversial (depicted a certain German fuhrer rooting for the Cubs). Since I used to work for the largest manufacturer of sausage (yes, the plural of "sausage" is still "sausage," not "sausages"--go look it up), I decide that this was as good a forum as any to air my beefs ("beefs"--get it??) regarding the sausage race participants: 1. Bratwurst--no complaints. 2. Italian sausage--kind of a corny and stereotypical get-up, don't ya think? 3. Hot Dog--okay, first, why isn't it called "Frankfurter?" Much cooler sounding name...even "weiner," although that might get some snickers from the kids. 4. Polish Sausage--it's a "Kielbasa." Everyone whose anyone in Wisconsin or even the north side of Chicago knows it as a "kielbasa," calls it a "kielbasa," and asks for a "kielbasa." 4.5 Chorizo--I think is should make its 2007 debut on Cinco de Mayo, even if there is no game...no, wait, it should be in the everyday lineup from day one. 5. Knockwurst--absent...and not a reason as to why from anyone in the Brewers' organization...and Gord's not returning my calls about it. 6. Ring Bologna--admit it, it would be funny as hell seeing a looped sausage running the track. 7. Cocktail weinie--have one of the bat boys or players' kids dress up...just make sure to warn them in case someone signs Randall Simon. 8. Thuringer--why have the semi-dry sausage been left out? A nice 5' wide chub running around would be hilarious. 9. Pepperoni--Wisconsin is (or at least was) the nation's top producer of pepperoni...yet no indication that the tall, skinny pizza topping has been invited. 10. Head cheese--I honestly don't know what this really is, but it might be interesting. Lastly...let's have real handicapping and betting windows...wouldn't that make the race extra fun? David Hannes Copyright 2007