Posted on 05/15/2010 2:11:37 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
BALTIMORE The best thing about paying for an endless supply of beer is that it doesn't matter if you spill a cup.
Enticed by the prospect of refilling their souvenir beer mugs from morning until dusk, thousands flocked to the Pimlico infield Saturday for the Preakness.
One year ago, after Pimlico officials ended the practice of allowing fans to bring their own beer to the event, no longer were fans in danger of getting hit by flying, filled cans.
But who comes to a party where there's a limited supply of beer? Not many, judging by the vast empty spaces in an infield that used to be overrun with people.
Fans still can't tote their own beer, but this year they were given the option of spending an extra $20 to have an unlimited supply of cold brew.
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best post ever (since I’ve been here)
I’ve been to the infield at Preakness and they DO have an almost endless number of porta-potties. Course one was being used by a couple having sex.
You noticed that too....
You noticed that too....
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