Knight Like – Steph Krane

Recently, I’ve found myself spending more time than I’d like to admit scrolling down those “online yard sale” Facebook pages. I’ve never actually bought anything from one of those pages, and I most likely never will, but there’s just something so entertaining about looking at what people are trying to sell. Between the dozens of posts advertising furniture, children’s toys, and old minivans, there are the people trying to sell miscellaneous porcelain figures from grandma’s attic, dead trees, and “whatever this is.” There’s no limit to what people will try to sell: old wine bottles, an engagement ring, metal detecting services, one bra, etc. For people actually looking for secondhand, low-priced goods, I’m sure these online yard sales are incredibly frustrating to scroll through. However, if you’re just looking for a way to kill ten minutes, these pages are inexplicably entertaining.

Knight Dislike – Dan Sardaro

Before any first pitch, kickoff, or puck dropped, only one of the greatest traditions in America can boast the ability to bring crowds to their feet and sing; that is our National Anthem. The Star Spangled Banner, the approximately two minute long song written by composer Francis Scott Key, is in my opinion, a beautiful tribute to “America the brave”. So when it comes time to remove our hats, become silent, and pay reverence to our country for a mere 120 seconds, you can see where my frustrations lie when the people in front of you do not get the memo.

We all know who they are. They are usually the bunch of rowdy kids or even disinterested adults who cannot seem to pay attention when the national anthem is playing. Whether it be Crawford, Citizens Bank, or Lincoln Financial, these people always seem to find me at any and every arena. The distracting habits range from texting to talking, to giggling or eating like a pig, but it just shows complete ignorance while such a poignant American tradition is in being celebrated. Now I’m not saying that these people’s goal is to disrupt the “Domestic Tranquility” at sports games. And even though some of us have to resist the urge, we certainly don’t have the right to throw our soda and cheese fries at the back of their heads. But I will say that to this demographic made up of the disrespectful, a neighborly shhhhh goes a long way.