Le Resistance
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 9:25 AM PDT
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PrintThank you for risking your safety to gather here, members of the Resistance. We are gathered here in secret to plan our massive occupation of Tahrir Square... no wait, I mean the Oakland Coliseum... this upcoming homestand.
Yes, friends, the big sh!tstorm is only a couple of days away. Hope you're all busy cutting eyeholes in paper bags and making "Fire Bob Now!" signs. Hope you're busy toughening your calluses for the "Fi-re Ge-ren" Clap Clap CLAP CLAP CLAP! Hope you're busy doing vocal exercises to stretch your volume those few crucial decibels and your stamina in case there are extra innings.
Make sure that your smartphones are charged up and have ample data storage available. If A's management and/or security decides to take an aggressive stance against the bags and signs, make sure to take video of their confiscation, and/or patrons not being allowed inside with the signs. That footage would be GOLD on Deadspin and TMZ Sports, as well as other media outlets.
Also, if you happen to be sitting in a good crowd of people with signs or bags or a particularly good chant going on, video that too. If it's not impressive enough for the big boys, it'll still be fun to watch on AN.
Remember to BOO THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS out of Geren whenever he comes out of the dugout to argue or for a pitching change. Or, CHANT LOUDER.
This is 2011, and if 2011 has proven ANYTHING to us this year, it's that the spirit of revolt and protest and revolution is ALIVE and SUCCESSFUL, and even though the state of our Athletics pales in importance to actual matters of life and death, the spirit of change and fighting for what you want and believe in is very strong, and it's time for A's fans who deeply care about the immediate future of this club to get on board for REGIME CHANGE NOW, and make yourselves heard LOUD AND PROUD at the Coliseum this next homestand.
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Well, we can't let it go into a lull until then.
The winds of the sh!tstorm must be fueled!
I hope more ex-A’s, like Piazza maybe, pile on this train.
Then, lots of signs and chants on the homestand, especially Friday, Saturday, and Monday.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Nomar Garciaparra... Mark Kotsay... Mike Piazza... shee!t, Chavvy even...
Le Resistance is calling upon you to take a step down the brave path of fellow warrior Huston Street and let the world know about your experiences with the noncommunicative rock that is Best Man Bob.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 10:01 AM PDT reply actions
VIVA LA RESISTANCE
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
by mikev on May 25, 2011 10:06 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Okay, we will split up here. Let's synchronize watches.
Did you bring ze mirror?
And the rope?
And the buttfor?
WHAT'S A BUTTFOR
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
For pooping, silly.
[puffs on cigarette and produces a large cloud of smoke]
by LoneStranger on May 25, 2011 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
So when are we planning these chants?
Just whenever, or certain parts of the game? Like top of each inning or whatever. I’m ready to get our message across.
by TerrySteinbach on May 25, 2011 10:18 AM PDT reply actions
If anything goes wrong, make a sound like a dying giraffe.
by LoneStranger on May 25, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
i love you.
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
Signs and stuff are cool
But let’s try to stay off of Deadspin et al with “Don’t tase me, Bro” footage. That will only lead to further embarrassment of our franchise.
"Once you go Bed....everything else is dead." - Bed
"So you're saying we should skin the Rangers and wear them as uniforms? I’m down." - Kyli
Well, embarassment of the franchise might be just the tonic to get Geren gone.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
ha
the cossacks work for the czar.
If Geren gets offed, it’s to provide cover for dear leader.
by MobiusKlein on May 25, 2011 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
No, no more cossacks. Seawolves.
Save it for the fast money round, Paddy.
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Dont feel bad Cup
Its like throwing rocks over the fence at your neighbors…as long as you don’t make eye contact it’s ok
I got nothin'
by OptimistPrime on May 25, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
no, because losing a job sucks.
He won’t be unemployed for long, though.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
We could swap managers with the River Cats.
by LoneStranger on May 25, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't complain.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
He seemed to be ok in Sacramento.
“Seemed” being the key word here.
I'm beginning to believe that Bud Selig wants to die of old age before he has to make a decision regarding Oakland vs San Jose.
I support this movement.
Not sure the sign thing is a wise idea… especially filming any confiscations… but it’s still a good idea overall.
I'm beginning to believe that Bud Selig wants to die of old age before he has to make a decision regarding Oakland vs San Jose.
I think after the WOLFF LIED! sign issue, they are probably less likely to take signs from fans.
by LoneStranger on May 25, 2011 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
They have apparently already seized Fire Geren signs this season, saying they're in poor taste.
Save it for the fast money round, Paddy.
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Big unwieldy cardboard signs are big and unwieldy.
There are better and more concealable ways to get that job done.
Besides, the point of videotaping the confiscations is that the A’s are damned if they do, damned if they don’t. They’re gonna get burnt in the press no matter what happens, and that’s exactly what we want. We need to keep the embarrassment level high, and the front office’s faces as red as possible.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
It just means you like to punch people in the kidneys.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 26, 2011 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Are they gonna rip the "Fire Geren Now!" shirt off my back?
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
no, and they might not take away banners...
Save it for the fast money round, Paddy.
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
and banners can be rolled up in a pantleg if they have to be.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
AND, as an added bonus, you get to walk like a pirate!
Save it for the fast money round, Paddy.
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2011 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
For the record
I read this as you telling G_S that his shirt was banner-sized…
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
My shirts are banner-sized. G_S's are only real estate sign sized.
Save it for the fast money round, Paddy.
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2011 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I vote we make some AN t-shirts
“I was the best man at my best friend’s wedding, and all I got was this lousy shirt!”
2011 Oakland Athletics: Waterboarding
by supermarc589 on May 27, 2011 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
"I was the best man at my best friend’s wedding, and all I got was this lousy team to manage!"
Last of the Ninth - Photography
by Flashfire on May 27, 2011 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Or a poster
“Flight to San Diego: $120
New Tuxedo: $800
Public Speaking lessons: $60
Job Security: Priceless”
2011 Oakland Athletics: Waterboarding
by supermarc589 on May 27, 2011 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Done
ill make one and bring it to the game on Monday. If it’s a hit, Tuesday too. Hopefully the NY media takes notice
2011 Oakland Athletics: Waterboarding
by supermarc589 on May 27, 2011 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Where you sitting?
I’ll come by and take a picture.
by LoneStranger on May 27, 2011 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I have tickets in 126
but a couple friends want to join so i may relocate.
I’ll make the sign big enough where you can find me :D
2011 Oakland Athletics: Waterboarding
by supermarc589 on May 28, 2011 1:21 AM PDT up reply actions
No, sadly.
We got to the game late, had to scrounge for parking, got to our seats on the Value Deck after the Yankees had already scored in the first inning and didn’t leave until after the place had mostly cleared out.
by LoneStranger on May 31, 2011 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I was in 126 with my sign
Sadly, most of the fans didnt get it. These same fans were all wearing blue.
2011 Oakland Athletics: Waterboarding
by supermarc589 on May 31, 2011 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Although with my close proximity to the bulpen
I screamed at Fuentes when he stood up to stretch at one point and he gave a smirk
2011 Oakland Athletics: Waterboarding
by supermarc589 on May 31, 2011 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
What happened to the Wolff Lied sign?
I’ve seen that several times but haven’t been to a game in a few weeks.
Pavelski soaks panties faster than a firehose - Mr. Plank
by GoldenStateGuerrero on May 25, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I had heard originally that the signs were being confiscated by security.
I believe that was what led to Wolff inviting Jorge Leon and some other guys into the suite for what ended up as the May 9th Perfect Game.
by LoneStranger on May 25, 2011 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
That one, and "Lew Wolff Hates Oakland" are in the bleachers some days
Usually in the center sections where the signs are partly tilted away from the field.
Help the A's help Japan. www.oaklandathletics.com/japan
by Englishmajor on May 27, 2011 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
texting on the jumbotron?
Is the texting program available for every game – The one where you text a certain number and your message gets put on the big screen (and usually consists of lame lovey-dovey messages)? Everybody could spam that service with FIRE GEREN NOW! texts! I think that only occurs between innings, but would still be funny!
All texts that appear there are approved by some guy in a room somewhere. He probably wouldn't put negative posts like that through.
But then again, it could be some minimum wage monkey in the midwest who doesn’t have a clue.
by LoneStranger on May 25, 2011 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
We tried to get a fire bobo text on the big screen at least two months last season.
Every game three or four of us would text for an inning or so. None of them ever got through.
Save it for the fast money round, Paddy.
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
bummer
I guess they would have needed to have someone screen for profanity and the like.
You have to be more clever!
-Dispell the person in charge in the home dugout!
-I Love the A’s! Good luck in your next job Bob!
-Green and Gold Rulz! Off with Bob’s Head!
I got nothin'
by OptimistPrime on May 25, 2011 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
How about this one
“Happy Anniversary Grandma! Fuck you Bob Geren you suck I hope you pass a gallstone”
I got nothin'
by OptimistPrime on May 25, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
oh wow!
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
but that would get confiscated. i was trying to stick with something that wouldn't get confiscated.
the artist formerly known as inbillywetrust
I've been trying for a year or so
Rejected texts have included:
-Fire Bob Geren!
-Bob Geren = Peter Principle
-Free Travis Buck!
-4 > 1 (in SF)
by throwmonkey on May 25, 2011 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
We started in 2008. #1up
Save it for the fast money round, Paddy.
by Leopold Bloom on May 27, 2011 7:00 AM PDT up reply actions
In keeping with the spirit of La Resistance,
I propose a standing ovation upon Tito’s first appearance this weekend.
Save it for the fast money round, Paddy.
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2011 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
agreed wholeheartedly 1000%.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Geren is so clueless
That he will likely think any “boos” are fans chanting “Kouz……” I think someone should sneak down to the dugout and grab his notebook.
Revolution starts Friday but who is the starting pitcher?
Anyone know why MLB.com would note the A’s starter that night as “TBD” instead of “Gonzalez”? All the other games on Friday have the probable starters listed. Is anything afoot with Gio?
It's just how they do it.
I’m sure it will show up today.
by LoneStranger on May 25, 2011 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
because people like to direct numerical comments to me?
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
7+45-54+65
Save it for the fast money round, Paddy.
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2011 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously?!
Hope you’re all busy cutting eyeholes in paper bags
I’ve suggested this several times over the last couple of months and been completely ostracized for it. What gives?
All I wanted was a Pepsi
I'm a team player
and everyone must know their role for the team to win. Happy to oblige
All I wanted was a Pepsi
by the way, you're closing tonight.
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
everyone look here and criticize me please
This fan site seem to contain a certain contingent of those that consider themselves among “the elite” of A’s nation. Get over yourselves. I’d liken this to you not allowing me to join your Dungeons and Dragons games or come with you to the Star Trek convention. I’ll survive.
All I wanted was a Pepsi
But we sent you an invite
and you did not respond.
I got nothin'
by OptimistPrime on May 25, 2011 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Dont stress it dude
for every elite asshat there are easily 100 good people here too. Go A’s.
I got nothin'
by OptimistPrime on May 25, 2011 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
You're not invited to the party I'm having in my mother's basement.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on May 25, 2011 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Because the paper bags should also have 'FIRE GEREN' written on the back. :D
And a sad frown drawn on the front.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Idea
Picket lines in front of all entrances to the coliseum…….if we were able to sucessfully organize a “walk out” of a game, that would be huge. No fans inside and 5,000 or so outside with picket signs would sent a strong message.
All I wanted was a Pepsi
by debo79 on May 25, 2011 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
That would be amazing.
You know you are big-time when people chant your name while you pee. - 67MARQUEZ
by bakerbeachboy on May 25, 2011 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
This would actually be a great idea, but would need time to get so many people to know about it.
Someone could make a facebook page with a specific date for this, would be best against the Yankees, spam other A’s facebook pages to let them know about it.
""Expelliarmus!" said Eckstein, attempting to knock the bat out of Matt Kemp's hands, just before Kemp laced a single to center." -Ken Tremendous
Someone proposed a billboard idea
I’d be down to chip in some chedda for the cause. Where can I donate some money?
All I wanted was a Pepsi
Cool! I have $50k just burnin a hole in my pocket
….Oooooohh! Can you sell me some beach front property in AZ while were at it?
All I wanted was a Pepsi
there is beach front property in AZ. you shoulda said ocean front property.
the artist formerly known as inbillywetrust
it will be
after The Big One
I'll see your .500 and raise you a game!
by eastcoasta'sfan on May 27, 2011 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
In the sprit of true A's fan creativity
You should have one sign that shows a picture of a fire or flames and the other sign a picture of Geren’s mug. Better chance to get seen on TV.
Just my two cents.
Take it from a longtime occasional ANer who is also a Kings fan
If the fans are galvanized behind a movement, it can be successful. The fans showing up to Kings games and chanting, bringing signs, etc. was a big part of the reason the Kings were saved (for now, at least). But we gotta stick together, people!
I will boo Geren mercilessly at every game I attend, and take part in all “Fi-re Ge-ren!” chants with pleasure.
To paraphrase that goofy internet video guy, “Tell ya kids, tell ya wives, tell ya fellow fans, we gettin everybody to boo!”
Often wrong but never in doubt
"The whole thing was a piece of theatre. Billy had told Art how and where to stand during a game so that the players would... take strength from his countenance, because when Art sat on the bench... he looked like a prisoner of war."
-Moneyball
I love that guy.
Save it for the fast money round, Paddy.
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2011 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I love you GS
"If we start getting into that sh*t, we might as well get out the plastic sheeting and have an orgy." --Gaijin Suketto
Thank you, comrade.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Get a group together
Each one will have a cardboard letter.
F I R E G E R E N
They won’t confiscate a single letter as you enter. The line ’er up and flash the message. Of course, the whole group may get the boot so best to do it in the later innings.
Further.....
On the back of your cardboard or posterboard letter, write in some trite, “GO OAKLAND” kind of stuff and that’s what you’ll show at the gate. Go through different gates at different times. You might be able to get away with fairly large signage this way.
by coffee roaster on May 25, 2011 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
BRILLIANT!
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
MORE PEOPLE WILL SHOW UP IF TELL EM PUNCH AND PIE!!
Save it for the fast money round, Paddy.
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2011 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I will look now. Hold, please.
Save it for the fast money round, Paddy.
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2011 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow! That seems....needlessly difficult.
Twittering Ulysses…huh. Cool. Thanks for the link, that’s awesome!
I love Ulysses.
Save it for the fast money round, Paddy.
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2011 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd show up for punch and pie.
I'm beginning to believe that Bud Selig wants to die of old age before he has to make a decision regarding Oakland vs San Jose.
no, but there'll be a free hat.
"Bob Geren DOES communicate!
He just can’t help that no one else understands the language of the pheromones his fingers give off"- ChickenStanley
by Gaijin_Suketto on May 25, 2011 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Free Hat Free Hat Free Hat
It was self-defense!
Save it for the fast money round, Paddy.
by Leopold Bloom on May 25, 2011 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I will be at a tavern near Varennes
watching for Bob’s carriage and his-self probably dressed as stand vendor.
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