Without a kid I can carry everything I need in my pockets. I'm not much of a girly girl. WITH a kid, forget it. I'm not going anywhere without a change of clothes for her in case of an accident.
I am a girly girl, but all I typically need is iPhone, wallet (or card case with cash/id/credit card), keys, and sunglasses/sunglasses case (because it is annoying to have to wear my sunglasses on the top of my head after dark). Lip balm is a plus. Regardless, that's way too much to fit in my pockets, and I don't even always have pockets. Probably way too much to fit in a clutch too (certainly too much if my wallet is involved).
If I were a pickpocketer, I'd be psyched about this rule. Girls typically can't fit much in pants pockets because their pants are too tight, and it is much easier to get things out of coat pockets.
This exactly. My keys and phone technically fit in pockets, but they look bad. And they pull down maternity pants.
I know sushi was being TIC, but I think this is really interesting given that the NFL has finally been paying attention and trying to grow the female market.
I'm less interested in the kid aspect because NFL games are way too fucking expensive for the attention span of someone not toilet trained.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Bring yourself to the game. Leave the cooler and backpack at home.
The NFL is tightening stadium security starting this preseason, limiting the size and type of bags fans can bring to the game.
The restrictions are designed to enhance security while speeding up entry into stadiums.
With the exception of medically necessary items, only clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches will be allowed. One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags also will be OK, as will small clear plastic bags approximately the size of someone’s hand, with or without a handle or strap.
One of those clear bags and a small clutch bag will be allowed per person.
Binoculars, cameras, and smartphones also will be permitted.
Banned items will include purses larger than a clutch bag; coolers; briefcases; backpacks; fanny packs; cinch bags; seat cushions; luggage; computer bags; and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
The league is encouraging fans not to bring any bags to games.
“Our fans deserve to be in a safe and secure environment,” Jeffrey Miller, the NFL’s chief security officer, said Thursday. “Public safety is our top priority. This will make the job of checking items much more efficient and effective. We will be able to deliver a better and quicker experience at the gates and also provide a safer environment. We appreciate our fans’ cooperation.”
An NFL committee on stadium security recommended these measures in May and the owners have approved them.
A secondary buffer area well outside the stadium will be established where security personnel will check for prohibited items or bags being carried toward the ballpark. Fans with prohibited bags will be turned away until they dispose of those bags. Stadium personnel are being encouraged to have approved bags on hand to give to fans, or to have a place outside the restricted areas to check items, so that fans can reclaim after games.
I would not take a kid to a Chiefs' game. They are completely insane.
I really don't think guys understand how small women's pockets are. It completely blows their minds that we even have fake pockets.
Also,I don't see this policy standing once people point out that it will be a kid free zone which likely makes it a mom free zone. I think this was a bunch of guys not thinking beyond wallet, keys, phone and knowing those easily fit in pockets, so what else do you need. I mean, what's with women and their purses? Makeup? Knitting? Come on guys, let's get another beer. Grunt.
Welp, this might solve the ongoing debate of whether we'll take the kid to his first 49ers game this year...
We don't have anyone to watch him over a long weekend, like we did last season, and were planning to take him with us this year. But if he can't go, neither can we and yes, to take a two-year-old to a football game, you need more than a clutch bag.
So, there you go NFL. I know we're just one family, but you're losing out on three ticket sales and the city of SF is losing out on the money we'd normally spend there over a long weekend.
Unfortunately, it won't hurt either place, but it really is short-sighted of the league to realize that this move will hurt a lot of families.
I thought about the babies thing... but I figured their accoutrements would fall under the medical necessity rule.
But on the rare occasion I get to go to an NFL game, I like to take my telephoto lens on my fancy camera. It is super fun for me to scan the crowd and take random pictures of the people with their fan paraphanalia on like mohawks, elvis wigs, horns, etc. Bummer that I won't be able to do that, or the occasional hot play of the game or something.
PS - yes I have thought about my security at Reliant Stadium. It's right next to the Astrodome. Any nutjob flying over Houston could spot it and easily fly a plane into it.
I thought about the babies thing... but I figured their accoutrements would fall under the medical necessity rule.
But on the rare occasion I get to go to an NFL game, I like to take my telephoto lens on my fancy camera. It is super fun for me to scan the crowd and take random pictures of the people with their fan paraphanalia on like mohawks, elvis wigs, horns, etc. Bummer that I won't be able to do that, or the occasional hot play of the game or something.
Most of our home games require a winter coat, and I wouldn't be really worried about not bringing a purse cause coats have pockets. Even without the ban, I would really try hard not to bring a purse to the game. One beer being kicked over behind me and my pretty bag would be all gross.
The pre season game I'm going to is the weekend of August 8. I can't see having a ton of pockets at that time of year, on the East Coast.
Seriously, the more I think about this, the angrier I get.
The NFL is a billion dollar industry. It can afford to hire some more security guards.
But that would cut into profits, and that's the most important thing.
I don't even think the games are actually a big deal to the NFL anymore. It's become an incredibly lucrative television show and merchandising opportunitythat also has a live aspect to it.
This is only semi related, but not too long ago, I saw a news program or something about counterfeit NFL merchandise. They were holding these two sweatshirts up side by side and lamenting how the counterfeit quality is so good, you wouldn't even know it was fake! And how horrible that was, because these poor people were being tricked into buying fake, non-official NFL sweatshirts. Well, um, if the quality is exactly the same, then why would you as a customer care if one costs $40 more for the official NFL approval? What, specifically, is the difference and what benefit to the consumer is there for an "official" one?
Post by karinothing on Jun 14, 2013 13:47:20 GMT -5
I think it sucks when you have kids. I also think its a dumb rule all around. I brought my diaper bag to the white house. If the white house can handle my diaper bag so can a football stadium.
Actually those are big sellers and unless they are clear they will not be allowed anymore. I just went through the Texans store and there is a ton of stuff you will not be able to take in anymore. It is a little crazy.
This is only semi related, but not too long ago, I saw a news program or something about counterfeit NFL merchandise. They were holding these two sweatshirts up side by side and lamenting how the counterfeit quality is so good, you wouldn't even know it was fake! And how horrible that was, because these poor people were being tricked into buying fake, non-official NFL sweatshirts. Well, um, if the quality is exactly the same, then why would you as a customer care if one costs $40 more for the official NFL approval? What, specifically, is the difference and what benefit to the consumer is there for an "official" one?
Are you serious with this? One is a licensed brand, the other is trademark infringement.
@kcpokergal - yeah, we would never take our kids to a "real" game until they are...hmm, high school age. But we've talked about taking our older son to one of the mid-calendar, weekday preseason games, and try to sit up high to avoid the drunks. I knew I was old when I stopped thinking the crazy atmosphere was awesome and started lamenting that there was nowhere in the stadium that was kid-appropriate.
Seriously, the more I think about this, the angrier I get.
The NFL is a billion dollar industry. It can afford to hire some more security guards.
But that would cut into profits, and that's the most important thing.
I don't even think the games are actually a big deal to the NFL anymore. It's become an incredibly lucrative television show and merchandising opportunitythat also has a live aspect to it.
Yup. And HDTV/home theaters are so good now, that a lot of people prefer to watch them at home.
Enter the $149 or whatever you have to pay for the NFL television season pass.
Post by Velar Fricative on Jun 14, 2013 13:59:46 GMT -5
And guys, you know once this goes live for the NFL, other leagues will follow suit. When I go to Rangers games I'm usually heading straight to Madison Square Garden from work, so I always have my work bag with me and they just dig in and check. It's actually not *as* bad for football because you wouldn't have as many people heading to games from work, but I will be pissed if and when this gets implemented for other sports.
This is so sad. I just stumbled onto the Seattle board ranting in their post about it. I will cry if MLB follows suit. Our stadium is incredibly kid-friendly and I can't carry what I need for my kids (or myself, really) in a ziplock bag. We don't travel too light, I admit, but 12x6" in tiny!
I hate Rams games, but those are also family-friendly and very tame compared to many NFL stadiums, so it will affect plenty of fans here.