Today I watched Jim's softball team play my company's team. I don't play on this team since we are a separate building and usually get overlooked. My first reaction to Jim and all his teammates was to kick Mondelēz's ass simply because of the animosity between the East Hanover building and the Whippany building. However, after sitting outside watching them play, I realized, they were just a group of older colleagues making fun of each other and the sport.
The umpire didn't show up to ref the game, so both teams were on an honor system. Usually when dealing with these type of situations, you typically have a douche bag team that wants to get away with everything or complains at every out they face. But not these teams. There was encouragement for the opponents and teammates. There was laughter and some pretty sick plays on both sides. It made the game enjoyable even if the field was an utter disaster. Left field went uphill, right field went down hill and let us not mention the fact that it was a swamp. But all in all, the sportsmanship and dedication everyone had was eminent and made for a good time.
Funny thing to mention was that I was the only spectator. I kinda kept saying that I would have played if they didn't forget about the red headed step children in Whippany. At the end of the game, Jim's team won and though I did secretly always cheer for Jim's team, I was proud to be a Mondelez employee because of their absolute humility and sportsmanship. Moments like this makes me want to get back out there and compete, but for one Mondelez team, there are usually 2 or 3 real D-BAG teams out there. So I am good on the sidelines, handing out Oreos and Sour Patch Kids to both Jim's team and Mondelez.
Reasons for being happy:
- Competitiveness that is controlled
- Awesome plays that look "somewhat professional"
- Glenn pitching better than CC
- Everyone getting along, playing a sport and simply having a good time
- Ending the game early because the teams wanted to celebrate Cinco De Mayo!
The umpire didn't show up to ref the game, so both teams were on an honor system. Usually when dealing with these type of situations, you typically have a douche bag team that wants to get away with everything or complains at every out they face. But not these teams. There was encouragement for the opponents and teammates. There was laughter and some pretty sick plays on both sides. It made the game enjoyable even if the field was an utter disaster. Left field went uphill, right field went down hill and let us not mention the fact that it was a swamp. But all in all, the sportsmanship and dedication everyone had was eminent and made for a good time.
Funny thing to mention was that I was the only spectator. I kinda kept saying that I would have played if they didn't forget about the red headed step children in Whippany. At the end of the game, Jim's team won and though I did secretly always cheer for Jim's team, I was proud to be a Mondelez employee because of their absolute humility and sportsmanship. Moments like this makes me want to get back out there and compete, but for one Mondelez team, there are usually 2 or 3 real D-BAG teams out there. So I am good on the sidelines, handing out Oreos and Sour Patch Kids to both Jim's team and Mondelez.
Reasons for being happy:
- Competitiveness that is controlled
- Awesome plays that look "somewhat professional"
- Glenn pitching better than CC
- Everyone getting along, playing a sport and simply having a good time
- Ending the game early because the teams wanted to celebrate Cinco De Mayo!
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