Ghostride the Volvo to Keep the A's in Oakland - Video

by rungood on Nov 14, 2006 8:54 PM PST

I know it's official, the A's are moving to Fremont. I'm pretty bummed, but I'm trying to see the upside of it. Still though, I think it pretty much sucks for me as a fan from Oakland, even if I can see the reasons for doing it as a franchise.

In any case this is for all of us who have tried hard to keep the A's in Oakland, despite an owner with sights elsewhere and a city council that couldn't put together the right deal.

My friends Ben and Nate put this together, and I can't stop watching it...or cracking up. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlTvSUCCqPo

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I CAN DIE NOW

AFTER STAYING AT SCHOOL FOR LIKE 4 HOURS TRYING TO MEET THE DEADLINE FOR YEARBOOK THAT IS OFFICALLY THE BEST THING I HAVE SEEN IN MY LIFE. .

DAN JOHNSON. ..

"Im drinking seven and seven and theres only seven in here!"- the old Nick Swisher/ Spring 06

by 15andLovinIt28 on Nov 14, 2006 8:58 PM PST reply actions

Mac Dre is from Vallejo

Not Oakland. They should replace Mac Dre with Too Short, Yukmouth, or another Oakland rap legend.

We can be considered David, David knocks out Goliath. -Eric Chavez PT-42

by norcaldevilasu on Nov 14, 2006 9:06 PM PST reply actions

yes

if only there were some super dope homey right from the Oak-Town...

by MrIncognito on Nov 21, 2006 9:02 PM PST up reply actions

BOO!!!

YouTube is currently having Expected Downtime! Fine, WHATEVER! I guess I have to wait.

"This is the best hug in the major leagues, right here!" - Swisher Pics

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Nov 14, 2006 9:56 PM PST reply actions

empty your cache and try again.

by roscoe on Nov 15, 2006 9:41 AM PST up reply actions

Golf clap Ben & Nate

I watched a bunch of times this afternoon after BHooves78 posted it in the OF Fremont thread, love it.

"so... I'll take that as 'none of your business'" ~ ArakSOT

by eamb on Nov 14, 2006 10:46 PM PST reply actions

That is fucking hilarious

and made my day so much more amusing. And I don't even know why.

DAMN YOU DAN JOHNSON.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Nov 14, 2006 11:34 PM PST reply actions

Wow!

Whatever you guys are on, I want some!

"This is the best hug in the major leagues, right here!" - Swisher Pics

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Nov 14, 2006 11:42 PM PST reply actions

EFFIN ALL TIME SH!T!

That was hilarious!!! Awesome video and commentary! CLASSIC! I'm running out of words... man, will you guys be willing to teach Ghostrydin' 101?
it actually made all this news a little less painful.
ARILAN..another reason I love AN.

"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Nov 14, 2006 11:55 PM PST reply actions

That is Awesome

Can I download the file? Can you e-mail it to me? wmcelwaine@aol.com. That shit made my day.

by ChucklesSD on Nov 15, 2006 12:16 AM PST reply actions

nice work

I recommended it to Will Leitch at deadspin.com, so if it makes it on there, I'm to blame...

--Nebraska--

ThePastime

by Ryan Armbrust on Nov 15, 2006 12:44 AM PST reply actions

nice fucking work, Nebraska!

Dude, I love that I'm indirectly responsible for it being on Deadspin.

Me and your kid probably have the same IQ!! -Swisher to Chavvy

My Blog

by rungood on Nov 15, 2006 7:28 PM PST up reply actions

thanks

I try.

What can I say, it sells itself!

--Nebraska--

ThePastime

by Ryan Armbrust on Nov 15, 2006 7:33 PM PST up reply actions

how come i can't view this video?

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Nov 15, 2006 12:47 AM PST reply actions

b/c you've been a very naughty boy

"San Jose A's of Fremont" is pathetic

by ArakSOT on Nov 15, 2006 8:29 AM PST up reply actions

try to empty your cache

I was having a message that Youtube was doing maintenance. Then I cleaered my cache and now it works.

by roscoe on Nov 15, 2006 9:40 AM PST up reply actions

Because

you're not at Cisco Field.

by mikeA on Nov 15, 2006 10:29 AM PST up reply actions

i am at cisco field

i'm watching the video on a high-tech wireless device while ghostriding in the parking lot.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Nov 15, 2006 5:14 PM PST up reply actions

The Attitude Detector went to '11' when you...

logged on and crached the Cisco, I mean, system.

"...sometimes I can't tell the difference between baseball and magic."- salb918 "Ellie plowed into him like an evil, pink unicorn."-ArakSOT

by McFood on Nov 15, 2006 5:18 PM PST up reply actions

I cannot give a rational reason,

but that was very enjoyable.

by Apricot on Nov 15, 2006 8:34 AM PST reply actions

"Parking lot with a mayor."

LOLOLOLOL.

"Next thing you know, they'll have me taking an overdose of pills."--Milton Bradley

by jeepers on Nov 15, 2006 8:44 AM PST reply actions

Sweet!

I tried to recommend and then accidently hit the unrecommend button last night, sorry. It won't let me undo.

"Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?" --Johnny Rotten

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Nov 15, 2006 8:46 AM PST reply actions

congrats

you've made deadspin. prepare to be mildly internet-famous for a couple hours.

http://www.deadspin.com/sports/baseball/ghostin-all-the-way-to-fremont-214935.php

--Nebraska--

ThePastime

by Ryan Armbrust on Nov 15, 2006 10:20 AM PST reply actions

further proof

were it needed, of what a car, some bumpin' tunes, some really good ganja and 2 dedicated men with a video camera can accomplish.

Do we really need an excuse for more cellphone usage at baseball games?

by emperor nobody on Nov 15, 2006 11:09 AM PST reply actions

Unfortunately ...

they missed almost all of the folks who were most responsible. Brown, DLF and Schottman ... but at least they got Dan Johnson right.

Another project of Devo's

by devo on Nov 15, 2006 11:34 AM PST reply actions

Hilarious.

by SwishOnAStar on Nov 15, 2006 12:52 PM PST reply actions

U know they 4 real, 4 real Oaktown...

they credited the origination of the word "hella"

by BleacherDave on Nov 15, 2006 1:06 PM PST reply actions

Yes!

Classic.

by Drewski on Nov 15, 2006 2:10 PM PST reply actions

AN Instant Classic:

Blez...That is Front Page Material!!!

http://www.silverandblackpride.com/

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Nov 15, 2006 2:39 PM PST reply actions

I agree...

I also think it should be up there 'till we move to fremont. I am dying. And have already seen it like 15 times!

by CyZito on Nov 15, 2006 3:25 PM PST up reply actions

Too bad they didn't have THIS Volvo

Could have followed up the ghostride with some Swedish-style 500-horsepower sideshow action. Skip to about 2:00 to avoid the tedious intro.

"You can throw your cocks if I don't care!" - Iggy Pop

by AlamedaAphid on Nov 15, 2006 3:25 PM PST reply actions

if Nate grew a beard...

I think he could double for Jason Kendall...
all timer video...can't stay away from it!!

"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Nov 15, 2006 6:45 PM PST reply actions

You're back!

YAY!

by Amnesiac727 on Nov 15, 2006 7:02 PM PST up reply actions

rungood

rungood, as a fellow runner and A's fan I just have this to say;

I love you.

That is all.

Rickey Henderson: 35, 24, hall of fame!

by Athletics fan and runner on Nov 16, 2006 12:55 AM PST reply actions

that and

that I wish it was possible for me to recomend this diary twice.

Rickey Henderson: 35, 24, hall of fame!

by Athletics fan and runner on Nov 16, 2006 12:55 AM PST up reply actions

F-Ing Hilarious

Good way to start my morning.

Gas to Chicago- $23.87 A's/White Sox Tix- $28 Watching the A's whipping the Sox in July 05'- Priceless

by WiscoFan on Nov 16, 2006 5:51 AM PST reply actions

If only Lew was an E-40 fan...

"Is this heaven? No, it's the f'ing suburbs."

by LAXile on Nov 16, 2006 7:56 AM PST reply actions

like this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTy8Q3cbdhQ

"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Nov 16, 2006 4:57 PM PST up reply actions

Nice

2 snaps in a circle from Antoine and Blaine

www.myspace.com/jeffaugust

by jeffro on Nov 16, 2006 9:31 AM PST reply actions

Rollin' Hella Oak-town

This is awesome.

by slobberknocker on Nov 16, 2006 10:56 AM PST reply actions

Brilliant!

I just linked to it on the East Bay Express blog (http://www.eastbayexpress.com/blogs)

Totally the best news item of the day.

by kara on Nov 16, 2006 1:30 PM PST reply actions

can i put that on my

myspace page?

friggin beautiful :)

by digsthelongball on Nov 16, 2006 2:41 PM PST reply actions

lol

i just put it on my page!

"The weather is hot, so I'm hot," Scutaro said with mock bravado. "Just kidding."

by TrizzleNizzle510 on Nov 16, 2006 2:48 PM PST up reply actions

Oh, and Nate...

I love the Thizz Face

"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Nov 16, 2006 4:54 PM PST reply actions

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