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The Phillie Phanatic Hospitalized A Woman With A Hot Dog Gun
In a humorous but bizarre incident from a Phillies vs. Cardinals game, the infamous Phillie Phanatic shot a hot dog from a pneumatic cannon, directly hitting a female spectator, Kathy McVay, in the face. While she was briefly hospitalized, McVay maintained a light-hearted attitude about the prank gone wrong, even expressing that if it brought laughter to others, it was worth it.
During the comedic segment on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the audience was introduced to the unexpected hazards of baseball games. Colbert joked about the nature of the hot dog cannon, emphasizing its high velocity, and joked, “Hot dogs are generally safe, unless you eat them.” The incident sparked plenty of laughter as Colbert humorously detailed the dimensions of baseball fan enjoyment and its potential fallout.
In the aftershow, McVay shared her own account, describing the moment the hot dog struck her: “It hit me like a ton of bricks. My glasses flew off; it just came out of nowhere.” Contextually, this incident adds to the ongoing dialogue about the quirks of baseball entertainment that sometimes veer into the ridiculous.
Following the incident, the Phillies organization extended an offer to McVay for tickets to another game when she felt better, although with a jesting nod to their "Corn Dog Sniper Night."
This incident spotlights the mix of sports, humor, and unexpected experiences that can occur at games, tying back into the ongoing theme of how entertainment evolves—where even an unexpected hot dog can become a talking point in the world of sports and comedy.
What do you think about this playful yet risky aspect of game entertainment? Have you ever had a funny or unexpected experience at a sporting event? Share your thoughts and stories!
In a humorous but bizarre incident from a Phillies vs. Cardinals game, the infamous Phillie Phanatic shot a hot dog from a pneumatic cannon, directly hitting a female spectator, Kathy McVay, in the face. While she was briefly hospitalized, McVay maintained a light-hearted attitude about the prank gone wrong, even expressing that if it brought laughter to others, it was worth it.
During the comedic segment on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the audience was introduced to the unexpected hazards of baseball games. Colbert joked about the nature of the hot dog cannon, emphasizing its high velocity, and joked, “Hot dogs are generally safe, unless you eat them.” The incident sparked plenty of laughter as Colbert humorously detailed the dimensions of baseball fan enjoyment and its potential fallout.
In the aftershow, McVay shared her own account, describing the moment the hot dog struck her: “It hit me like a ton of bricks. My glasses flew off; it just came out of nowhere.” Contextually, this incident adds to the ongoing dialogue about the quirks of baseball entertainment that sometimes veer into the ridiculous.
Following the incident, the Phillies organization extended an offer to McVay for tickets to another game when she felt better, although with a jesting nod to their "Corn Dog Sniper Night."
This incident spotlights the mix of sports, humor, and unexpected experiences that can occur at games, tying back into the ongoing theme of how entertainment evolves—where even an unexpected hot dog can become a talking point in the world of sports and comedy.
What do you think about this playful yet risky aspect of game entertainment? Have you ever had a funny or unexpected experience at a sporting event? Share your thoughts and stories!
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